The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has fulfilled 100% of all its stipulated targets under 'Special Campaign 4.0'. During this campaign, excellent performance was recorded in file reviews, scrap disposal, and cleanliness drives.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the implementation phase of this campaign on October 2, 2024, at the CSIR headquarters in New Delhi. During the campaign, targets related to the disposal of public grievances, references received from Members of Parliament, and record management were fully achieved.
File review and revenue generation
The department and its subordinate organizations reviewed a total of 13,956 physical files against the target of 9,805, which is more than 140 percent. In addition, 3,274 e-files were reviewed against the target of 2,493 e-files. Scrap disposal generated a revenue of ₹76,36,047 and freed up 21,117 square feet of space.
- Technologies for urban sanitation were developed by CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur.
- 'Bio-bitumen' was prepared from agricultural residue by CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-IIP.
- A 'Coral-Reef Monitoring Robot' (C-Bot) was developed by CSIR-NIO, Goa.