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organising the convention. MoUs signing and collaborations MoU signing between
CSIR, India and AMEXCID, Mexico on research, technology and innovation
collaborations: In a landmark milestone in S&T; Cooperation between India and
Mexico, an MoU on Research, Technology & Innovation cooperation was signed
between CSIR, India and the Mexican Agency for International Development
Cooperation (AMEXCID) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican
States on March 4 th , 2023. The MoU shall facilitate cooperation in the areas
of research, technological development/deployment, innovation and capacity
building, with an objective to expand knowledge and strengthen Intuitional
capacities in both the countries. Multi-Sectoral Agreement signed between CSIR
and DDR&D;, Israel: A Multi-Sectoral Agreement was signed between CSIR and
Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D;), Ministry of Defense
of the State of Israel, in the august presence of Minister S&T;, Dr Jitendra
Singh at the CSIR-Science Centre on 2 nd May 2023. The MoU has been signed on
Industrial Research and Development Cooperation with focus on several key
technology areas. Exchange of CSIR-DAAD Agreement of Cooperation: A German
delegation headed by Dr. Michael Harms, Deputy Secretary General, German
Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Federal Republic of Germany visited CSIR for
exchange of CSIR-DAAD Agreement of Cooperation as for exploring collaboration
discussions with AcSIR. CSIR signs MoU with HQIDS: An MoU between the
Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS) and the Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research (CSIR) was signed on 23 rd November 2023 for technical
collaboration and joint research and development in the field of Defence
Technology. The MoU aims to provide an umbrella framework for initiating
collaborative interaction between CSIR Labs, HQ IDS and Armed Forces, namely
Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, for enhancing scientific
understanding of technologies related to defence and undertaking joint
research and development in dual use technologies. CSIR- CDRI and pharma firm
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd tie-up for generic meds : CSIR- Central Drug
Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, a global
pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad, signed an agreement for the
development of cost-effective generic medicine with an aim to develop cost-
effective and industrially viable processes for selected generic drugs. Awards
and Accolades Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes presented : The Union Minister
S&T;, Dr Jitendra Singh on 26 th September 2023, presented the Shanti Swarup
Bhatnagar National Awards to eminent Scientists below the age of 45, at a
largely attended 82 nd Foundation Day Celebrations Function of CSIR at Bharat
Mandapam in New Delhi. CSIR-AMPRI Awarded with CII 3R Awards 2023: The CSIR-
AMPRI won the Confederation of Indian Industry - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (CII
3R) Awards 2023. The Award has been conferred for the institute’s excellence
in managing wastes through innovative solutions/technologies. PETA India
announces Vegan Fashion Awards 2023 : People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals (PETA), India, announced the winners of its 2023 Vegan Fashion Awards.
Best Vegan Fashion Moment awarded to CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute
(CLRI), Chennai, for developing technology to make vegan leather products
using mango pulp. Best Innovation in Textiles awarded to CSIR-National
Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST),
Thiruvananthapuram, for developing vegan leather from agricultural waste,
including mango and pineapple peels, cactus, rice straw, and vetiver grass.
***** SNC/PK (Release ID: 1991616) Visitor Counter : 458 Ministry of Science &
Technology Year End Review 2023 of the Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR) Major strides taken towards manufacture of indigenous HANSA-NG
Aircraft Manufacturing of Hydrogen Hydrate begins in India India's first
indigenous Electric Tractor, CSIR PRIMA ET11, launched 'Namoh 108' — Improved
Lotus Variety released An active submarine volcano in Andaman sea discovered
'One Week, One Lab' campaign connects with thousands of stakeholders Lavender
festival in Bhaderwah facilitates farmer-industry meets Mega Exhibition on
CSIR Decadal Achievements organized at Bharat Mandapam CSIR Yuva Portal
launched to digitally empower young researchers Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes
presented Posted On: 29 DEC 2023 7:40PM by PIB Delhi Significant Scientific &
Technical Attainments during the year CSIR’s HANSA-NG Aircraft Type Certified:
India requires large number of pilot trainer aircraft to cater to the needs of
the aviation sector. CSIR-NAL has indigenously designed and developed light
aircraft Hansa-New Generation (NG) with advance features. Aircraft is Type
Certified by the DGCA on 20 th February 2023 for DAY-VFR & NIGHT-VFR
operations under JAR-VLA. CSIR-NAL has received Letter of Intents (LoI) for
procurement of nearly 110 aircrafts from Flying clubs across the country.
CSIR-CIMAP research lowers Nicotine content in Tobacco plant: CSIR-CIMAP has
successfully lowered Nicotine content in the Petit Havana Tobacco plant
variety by using a genome editing tool and reduced 60-70 per cent Nicotine in
it, compared to Nicotine content in wild-type plants. CSIR-CIMAP further plans
to lower Nicotine in commercial varieties to help people quit the habit by
working on tobacco plant varieties used in cigarettes, cigars, beedi. First
consignment of import substitute Hydrogen Hydrate dispatched: Gujarat Alkalies
and Chemicals Limited (GACL) and CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
(IICT), Hyderabad, have jointly received patents for the indigenous process to
manufacture Hydrazine Hydrate (H6N2O). A commercial plant of 10,000 TPA 80%
Hydrazine Hydrate was designed by CSIR-IICT and was established by GACL at
their Dahej complex. The first batch of the product was flagged off and was
attended by Director, CSIR-IICT, MD-GACL and other officials. CSIR-NAL
launches Q Plane and JALDOST Airboat: In a significant step towards advancing
the capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in India, the CSIR-NAL
unveiled the Q Plane – a lightweight all-electric hybrid UAV with vertical-
take-off-and-landing capability during the curtain raiser of One Week, One
Lab, on 2 nd August 2023. Designed for autonomous flight, the UAV has a range
of 30 kilometres and endurance of up to 70 minutes. CSIR-NAL’s JALDOST, an
airboat that operates on water and removes excess aquatic weed & floating
waste from water bodies, was also launched. The JALDOST has a closed airtight
pontoon type hull to make it inherently unsinkable. It has a hybrid propulsion
system, comprising air propulsion and paddle wheel propulsion. CSIR-NAL has
developed two versions of the airboat — JALDOST Mark-1 and an upgraded version
JALDOST Mark-2. The JALDOST Mark-2 has been designed on the specifications
given by BBMP and can be used to clean lakes in Bengaluru. It was also
launched on 2 nd August 2023, during the curtain raiser of One Week, One Lab,
of CSIR-NAL. Launch of CSIR’s Indigenous E-Tractor, CSIR Prima ET11: The
Minister of State (Independent Charge), Science and Technology and Vice-
President, CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on August 21 st , 2023, launched the
compact E-Tractor CSIR PRIMA ET11, indigenously designed and developed by
CSIR-CMERI to cater to small and marginal farmers of India. Installation of 10
TPD Biogas plant at Bowenapally Vegetable Market, Hyderabad: With the