Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR):

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, established in 1942, is an autonomous Society with the Prime Minister of India as its President.  An ensemble of 37 state-of-the-art institutes and 3 distinct units, CSIR is amongst the foremost scientific and industrial research organizations in the world.  CSIR's expertise and experience are embodied in its ~4600 scientists, ~8000 scientific and technical support personnel and ~8000 research students.  Having sophisticated infrastructure and scientific and technical manpower, CSIR covers practically the entire spectrum of scientific and industrial R&D of national and international importance.  This ranges from aerospace to ocean exploration, micro-electronics to structural and environmental engineering, smart affordable materials to mechatronics, petrochemicals to synthetic biology, and from robotics and micro machines to drugs, pharmaceuticals and energy technology.

CSIR-CECRI is a publically funded organization which strives for scientific excellence and societal benefits.  Our vision is to become a global R&D platform for innovation in electrochemical science and technology, leading to inclusive development.  Our scientists and engineers blend their passion for excellence in science with societal commitments to develop globally competitive and ecologically benign technologies in energy generation and storage, health diagnostics, corrosion mitigation and material conservation.

Vision:

To be a global R&D centre for electrochemical science and technology through sustained and dedicated efforts focusing on corrosion science and engineering, energy conversion and storage, functional materials and environment.

Mission:

To excel in all aspects of electrochemical science and technology, and to develop globally competitive and eco-friendly technologies in energy, environment, health and materials conservation.

Address:

College Road, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630003,Phone:04565 241 506.