{"id":770111,"date":"2025-07-14T11:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=770111"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T06:09:14","slug":"csir-full-form-council-of-scientific-industrial-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR Full Form &#8211; Council of Scientific &#038; Industrial Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#What_is_the_Full_Form_of_CSIR\" title=\"What is the Full Form of CSIR?\">What is the Full Form of CSIR?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#History_of_CSIR\" title=\"History of CSIR\">History of CSIR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Research_Areas\" title=\"CSIR Research Areas\">CSIR Research Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Structure\" title=\"CSIR Structure\">CSIR Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Objectives\" title=\"CSIR Objectives\">CSIR Objectives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Achievements\" title=\"CSIR Achievements\">CSIR Achievements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Energy_Sector\" title=\"Energy Sector\">Energy Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Healthcare\" title=\"Healthcare\">Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Agriculture\" title=\"Agriculture\">Agriculture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Water\" title=\"Water\">Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Aviation\" title=\"Aviation\">Aviation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Transport\" title=\"Transport\">Transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Digital_Innovation\" title=\"Digital Innovation\">Digital Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Skill_Development\" title=\"Skill Development\">Skill Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Awards\" title=\"CSIR Awards\">CSIR Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Global_Recognition\" title=\"CSIR Global Recognition\">CSIR Global Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#CSIR_Research_Laboratories\" title=\"CSIR Research Laboratories\">CSIR Research Laboratories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#FAQs_on_CSIR_Full_Form\" title=\"FAQs on CSIR Full Form\">FAQs on CSIR Full Form<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#Where_is_the_CSIR_headquarters_located\" title=\"Where is the CSIR headquarters located?\">Where is the CSIR headquarters located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#What_is_the_tenure_of_the_CSIR_governing_body\" title=\"What is the tenure of the CSIR governing body?\">What is the tenure of the CSIR governing body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#How_many_members_are_there_in_the_CSIR_advisory_board\" title=\"How many members are there in the CSIR advisory board?\">How many members are there in the CSIR advisory board?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/csir-full-form\/#When_was_the_Shanti_Swarup_Bhatnagar_Award_introduced\" title=\"When was the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award introduced?\">When was the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award introduced?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>CSIR Full Form<\/strong> is Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an advisory and controlling authority taking care of India&#8217;s scientific research and development activities. It works for the expansion of knowledge, technology adaptation, and innovation. CSIR plays a major role to help India make remarkable progress in science and technology both nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n<p>CSIR operates through several laboratories and research wings across India. This article discusses in detail about CSIR, including its objectives, achievements, and global recognition. It makes you aware about its significant contributions to India&#8217;s scientific and industrial development.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-770167\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSIR-Full-Form-Council-of-Scientific-Industrial-Research-copy.jpg\" alt=\"CSIR Full Form\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSIR-Full-Form-Council-of-Scientific-Industrial-Research-copy.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSIR-Full-Form-Council-of-Scientific-Industrial-Research-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSIR-Full-Form-Council-of-Scientific-Industrial-Research-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSIR-Full-Form-Council-of-Scientific-Industrial-Research-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CSIR-Full-Form-Council-of-Scientific-Industrial-Research-copy-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Full_Form_of_CSIR\"><\/span>What is the Full Form of CSIR?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The full form of CSIR is &#8216;<strong>Council for Scientific and Industrial Research<\/strong>&#8216; where:<\/p>\n<p><em>C stands for Council<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S stands for ScientificI stands for Industrial<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>R stands for Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an organisation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. CSIR\u2019s responsibility is achieving excellence through Research and development (R &amp; D) initiatives in various fields. The aim is to achieve scientific, industrial, and economic growth in India. It is a renowned publicly funded R &amp; D organization recognized globally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/aicte-full-form\/\">AICTE Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_CSIR\"><\/span>History of CSIR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the 1930s, there was a growing need for industries to develop and effectively utilize natural resources in India. It prompted the idea of establishing an advisory board to take care of India&#8217;s scientific research activities. Prominent scientists like Dr. C.V. Raman and J.C. Ghosh took the lead in communicating the proposal to the British Government. Here are the important milestones of CSIR journey:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1934:<\/strong> The Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc) was formed in Bangalore<\/li>\n<li><strong>1935:<\/strong> The National Institute of Sciences was formed in Calcutta<\/li>\n<li><strong>1940:<\/strong> The Board of Scientific and Industrial Research (BSIR) was formed<\/li>\n<li><strong>1941:<\/strong> Industrial Research and Utilization Committee (IRUC) was formed<\/li>\n<li><strong>1942:<\/strong> The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Research_Areas\"><\/span>CSIR Research Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CSIR oversees research and development projects in various fields. Some of the major sectors covered by CSIR are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ocean science<\/li>\n<li>Geophysics<\/li>\n<li>Aeronautics<\/li>\n<li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n<li>Nanotechnology<\/li>\n<li>Instrumentation<\/li>\n<li>Environmental science<\/li>\n<li>Information technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CSIR also provides technological support and advice in many areas, including healthcare, chemicals, mining, food, energy, construction, firming, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/adb-full-form\/\">ADB Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Structure\"><\/span>CSIR Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The organizational structure of CSIR is as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President:<\/strong> Prime Minister of India<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vice President:<\/strong> Union Minister of Science and Technology<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governing Body:<\/strong> The Director-General heads the governing body. The finance secretary is also a part of this committee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSIR Advisory Board:<\/strong> It consists of experts from different fields of science and technology. It provides various science and technology inputs to the governing body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Objectives\"><\/span>CSIR Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The CSIR was formed to act as a governing body to manage the scientific and industrial research activities of national importance. The <strong>CSIR objectives<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guiding the important industrial sectors to conduct scientific research for further improvement.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinating with authorities to provide institutional and financial support for specific research projects.<\/li>\n<li>Establishment of special departments in existing institutions for the scientific study of issues affecting particular industries and trade.<\/li>\n<li>Arrangement of fellowships and research studentships to train personnel under the expert guidance of faculty members and scientists.<\/li>\n<li>Application of the research findings towards the development of industries and economic progress in the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Achievements\"><\/span>CSIR Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has made significant contributions in various sectors. Here are the key <strong>CSIR achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Drishti transmissometer system was developed to inform pilots on visibility parameters for safe landing and take-off operations in airports.<\/li>\n<li>National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) under CSIR developed an indigenous Head-Up- display (HUD) for Indian Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas.<\/li>\n<li>CSIR facilitated the design and development of indigenous gyrotrons for nuclear fusion reactors.<\/li>\n<li>The Indelible ink used to mark the fingernail of a voter during elections was developed by CSIR in 1952.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/acc-full-form\/\">ACC Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Sector\"><\/span>Energy Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) in Durgapur, West Bengal, created solar trees. It produces clean power while occupying minimum space.<\/li>\n<li>The Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu, has set up an indigenous Lithium-ion fabrication battery manufacturing facility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare\"><\/span>Healthcare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A vaccine was developed and commercialized for Johne&#8217;s disease (JD), which affects poultry and dairy animals.<\/li>\n<li>CSIR developed Genomics and other omics technologies to enable medical decision-making (GOMED). It is a platform for DNA study to solve clinical problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agriculture\"><\/span>Agriculture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>New firming technologies are applied to enhance the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.<\/li>\n<li>CSIR, in collaboration with ICAR, developed the bacteria-resistant Samba Mahsuri rice variety.<\/li>\n<li>Developed a cotton variety which is resistant to whitefly attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water\"><\/span>Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A water-identification technique based onelectromagnetic and surface mapping was carried out in six locations in India.<\/li>\n<li>The Ganga water quality assessment and sediment analysis were conducted successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aviation\"><\/span>Aviation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The CSIR-affiliated National Aerospace Laboratories has designed a 14-seater plane, named &#8216;SARAS&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>In 2011, India&#8217;s 1st Indigenous civilian aircraft, NAL- NM5, was tested successfully. It was manufactured in association with National Aerospace Laboratories and Mahindra Aerospace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transport\"><\/span>Transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The first Indian Tractor, Swaraj, was designed by CSIR in 1967.<\/li>\n<li>In 1987, the most popular tractor in India, Sonalika, was introduced. International Tractors Limited manufactured it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Innovation\"><\/span>Digital Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>CSIR has developed a &#8216;Traditional Knowledge Digital Library&#8217; for the first time globally. It is accessible in English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>Developed a versatile portable PC-based software, &#8216;Bio-Suite&#8217;, in collaboration with TCS, for bioinformatics study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skill_Development\"><\/span>Skill Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>CSIR has initiated structured skill development programs using CSIR&#8217;s advanced infrastructure and human resources.<\/li>\n<li>Skill-based training programs to cover 5000 candidates are organized annually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/abg-full-form\/\">ABG Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Awards\"><\/span>CSIR Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is a prestigious CSIR award that acknowledges the outstanding contribution of scientists in India in the following fields:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Biological Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Earth Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Chemical Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Physical Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Ocean and Planetary Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Medicinal Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each year, a maximum of two individuals from each category receive this award. The awardee must have demonstrated important contributions towards promoting knowledge and progress in their respective field of specialization.<\/p>\n<p>The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize includes a citation, a plaque and a cash award of Rs.5 lakh. An additional stipend of 15,000\/- per month is also provided until age 65.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Global_Recognition\"><\/span>CSIR Global Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CSIR received recognition from international organizations for leadership in knowledge creation and progress. The important CSIR global recognitions are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CSIR achieved 17th rank amongst the world&#8217;s top government institutions according to the prestigious Scimago Institutions Rankings Report in 2019.<\/li>\n<li>CSIR is a leader in filing and securing patents worldwide. CSIR manages about 200 Indian patents and 250 foreign patents per year.<\/li>\n<li>The percentage of licenced patents (13.86%) of CSIR is above the global average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/full-form\/bts-full-form-bangtan-sonyeondan\/\">BTS Full Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSIR_Research_Laboratories\"><\/span>CSIR Research Laboratories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are 37 research laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 3 Innovation Complexes, and 5 units in India under CSIR. Below is a list of some prominent CSIR research laboratories in India:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal<\/li>\n<li>Central Glass Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata<\/li>\n<li>Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow<\/li>\n<li>Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology, Hyderabad<\/li>\n<li>Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Central Institute of Medicinal Aromatic Plants, Lucknow<\/li>\n<li>Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai<\/li>\n<li>Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad<\/li>\n<li>Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu<\/li>\n<li>Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun<\/li>\n<li>National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru<\/li>\n<li>National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi<\/li>\n<li>National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow<\/li>\n<li>Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh<\/li>\n<li>National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur<\/li>\n<li>National Institute of Oceanography, Goa<\/li>\n<li>National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The full form of CSIR is Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. It is responsible for providing infrastructural, institutional, technical, and financial support to various sectors to carry out scientific research and develop innovative methodologies. The aim is to make substantial progress in industrial development and effective utilization of the country&#8217;s resources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_CSIR_Full_Form\"><\/span>FAQs on CSIR Full Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_CSIR_headquarters_located\"><\/span>Where is the CSIR headquarters located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCSIR headquarters is located In New Delhi.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_tenure_of_the_CSIR_governing_body\"><\/span>What is the tenure of the CSIR governing body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe tenure of the CSIR governing body is three years.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_members_are_there_in_the_CSIR_advisory_board\"><\/span>How many members are there in the CSIR advisory board?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are 15 members in the CSIR advisory board.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_Shanti_Swarup_Bhatnagar_Award_introduced\"><\/span>When was the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award introduced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe SSB award was introduced in 1958.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Where is the CSIR headquarters located?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"CSIR headquarters is located In New Delhi.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the tenure of the CSIR governing body?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The tenure of the CSIR governing body is three years.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How many members are there in the CSIR advisory board?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"There are 15 members in the CSIR advisory board.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"When was the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award introduced?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The SSB award was introduced in 1958.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CSIR Full Form is Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. 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