N Kalaiselvi, DG, CSIR & Secretary, CSIR

On 26 September 2026, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrates its 85th Foundation Day, marking the completion of eighty-four years of scientific excellence, technological innovation and national service. This milestone is not merely an occasion to celebrate the achievements of one of the world’s largest publicly funded research and development organisations; it is also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to shaping the future of India through a science-, technology- and innovation-driven sustainable economy...read more on NOPR