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CSIR-CMERI transfer 125 different technologies to MSMEs

Updated: May 14, 2021 10:37:38am
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CSIR-CMERI transfer 125 different technologies to MSMEs

New Delhi, May 14 (KNN) CSIR-CMERI in the last five years has transferred 125 different technologies to the MSMEs for empowering the sector at large and setting up specialised manufacturing hubs to improve the technical capabilities of the National Industry Base and Human Resource Profile, said Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI.

He said this addressing a webinar which was organised by MSME-DI, Thrissur entitled ‘Oxygen Enrichment Technology & Latest Credit Facilities from SIDBI to MSMEs’ on the occasion of National Technology Day- 2021 on Tuesday.

''CSIR-CMERI has recently organised a series of virtual interactive sessions with various state MSMEs, to maximize the infusion of the technological advancements in the products/process and capacitate the MSMEs to lead the economic and social development of the country. Equipping the MSMEs with technology know-how will facilitate increasing the quality and productivity and thereby making them globally competitive,'' he added.

He said that MSMEs are the key drivers of economic growth, empowering and enabling them through carefully-researched technologies will also help generating employment opportunities.

''Numerous skill development and awareness generation programs are being continuously organised by CSIR-CMERI to empower the MSMEs and the humanity at large with CSIR-CMERI scientific Know-How,'' he said.

The Oxygen Enrichment Unit developed by CSIR-CMERI is a decentralised oxygen generation solution. The CSIR-CMERI OEU is an in-situ solution, which can assist the oxygen generation capacity of the nation as a whole for various medical needs.

''This technology has already been delivered to nine MSME partners, thereby expanding the oxygen generation base of the nation and aiming to transform India as a manufacturing powerhouse of OEU. An affordable 50 LPM unit may also be set up for rural health facilities with slight modifications. A strengthened MSME network in India empowered by technology can help India tackle any unforeseen crisis in the future,'' he added.

GS Prakash, Jt. Director, MSME-DI, Thrissur, stated that oxygen capacity today is inadequate as per the current demands. More than oxygen generation, the major issue faced is oxygen transportation and storage capacities.

''CSIR-CMERI has come up with a very timely technology to address the requirements through the Oxygen Enrichment Technology. Since, the Industries have had to surrender their Oxygen, prolonged denial of this essential component will pose a huge challenge to the MSMEs,'' he said.

The MSME- Technology Centre and the MSME parks can also be roped in for providing adequate manufacturing infrastructure for the MSMEs to kick-start manufacturing of this very crucial technology, he added.

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  1. Manoj Kumar
    Manoj Kumar 14/05/2021 3:48 PM

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