A constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
(AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION UNDER THE DEPT. OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF INDIA)
“To develop and execute a focused, proactive, and sustainable approach for international S&T collaborations that maximize intellectual benefits to CSIR and its people. Our goal is to catalyze industrial and societal development, enhance CSIR’s business portfolio, and position CSIR internationally as a major provider of S&T expertise and services. We aim to build bridges of friendship globally through Science and Technology (S&T) diplomacy.”
The CSIR - International S&T Affairs Directorate (CSIR-ISTAD) serves as a nodal point for international collaborations and innovation. Its functions include:
