<p>On <strong>National Technology Day 2026</strong>, the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Council of Scientific and Industrial Research — India's premier research organization under the Department of Science & Technology, responsible for scientific research and technology development (GS3: Science & Technology)">CSIR</span> organised a technology‑transfer event at its New Delhi headquarters. The focus was on the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Central Building Research Institute — CSIR's institute focused on building materials, construction technologies, and infrastructure safety (GS3: Science & Technology)">CSIR‑CBRI</span>, Roorkee, where thirteen <span class="key-term" data-definition="Indigenous technology — Technology developed within the country, leveraging local resources and expertise, crucial for self‑reliance (GS3: Economy)">indigenous technologies</span> were handed over to industry partners and start‑ups.</p>
<h3>Key Developments</h3>
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<li>Transfer of a <span class="key-term" data-definition="Fire‑resistant transparent intumescent coating — A protective layer that expands when exposed to fire, preserving wood surfaces (GS3: Science & Technology)">fire‑resistant transparent intumescent coating</span> for wood and wood‑substitute surfaces.</li>
<li>Adoption of <span class="key-term" data-definition="IPN coating technology — A polymer coating that enhances the durability of reinforced cement concrete structures (GS3: Science & Technology)">IPN coating</span> for protecting RCC structures.</li>
<li>Implementation of a low‑carbon‑footprint brick‑manufacturing process.</li>
<li>Deployment of a <span class="key-term" data-definition="Hybrid solar‑assisted heat pump system — Energy‑efficient system combining solar thermal energy with heat pump technology for heating/cooling (GS3: Environment)">hybrid solar‑assisted heat pump system</span>.</li>
<li>Introduction of prefabricated high‑strength steel‑cord reinforcement for wall protection.</li>
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<h3>Important Facts</h3>
<p>The event was inaugurated by <strong>Dr. N. Kalaiselvi</strong>, Director General of CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, who highlighted that science, innovation and technology are pivotal for India’s transition to a developed nation. <strong>Prof. R. Pradeep Kumar</strong>, Director of CSIR‑CBRI, underscored that the timing of the transfer on National Technology Day underscores the institute’s role in the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Aatmanirbhar Bharat — Government's self‑reliance initiative aimed at reducing import dependence and boosting domestic manufacturing (GS3: Economy)">Aatmanirbhar Bharat</span> vision. The transferred technologies span fire safety, sustainable construction, infrastructure protection, energy efficiency and advanced building materials, reflecting a broad-based push towards resilient and green infrastructure.</p>
<h3>UPSC Relevance</h3>
<p>Understanding the mechanisms of technology transfer is essential for GS III (Science & Technology) and GS II (Polity) questions on the role of public research institutions in the innovation ecosystem. The event illustrates how the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Council of Scientific and Industrial Research — India's premier research organization under the Department of Science & Technology, responsible for scientific research and technology development (GS3: Science & Technology)">CSIR</span> bridges the gap between laboratory research and commercial application, a key theme in questions on industrial policy, self‑reliance and sustainable development.</p>
<h3>Way Forward</h3>
<p>To maximise impact, the government should strengthen linkages between research labs and MSMEs, provide fiscal incentives for adopting low‑carbon technologies, and institutionalise regular technology‑transfer showcases. Continuous monitoring of adoption rates and performance metrics will ensure that the transferred innovations contribute to the nation’s climate goals and infrastructure resilience.</p>
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