New Delhi, Feb 6 (KNN) In a bid to facilitate a connect between the CSIR labs and the small scale industry, the Ministry of Science and Technology has set up a mechanism in CSIR for regular interface with small-scale industry for transfer of technologies from CSIR laboratories.

The announcement of launching the mechanism was made recently by Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Harsh Vardhan during an interaction with members of Laghu Udyog Bharati, an all-India organisation of small scale industries here yesterday. 

Harsh during the meeting with Laghu Udyog Bharati representatives informed that he had also convened an impromptu meeting with the nodal officer and representatives of Laghu Udyog Bharati.

Laghu Udyog Bharati National Secretary Sampat Toshniwal apprised the Minister of the concerns of the small scale industries. Sampat said there is a disconnect between CSIR and the small-scale industries and it should be addressed.

CSIR laboratories have patented over 1, 000 processes and technologies, which are available for commercial exploitation.  Some of these technologies have been commercialised.  In addition, 139 fast track translational research projects are in progress, which will address the needs of the society, that have not been met. CSIR labs are willing to work with user industries to develop applications and products to meet the needs of the market, a release from the Ministry informed.

SSI sector is the largest employment provider in the country, next to agriculture. It contributes to over 40 per cent  of the gross industrial value added in the Indian economy. (WIth PIB Inputs) (KNN/DA)