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Science & Technology Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan asks CSIR to Focus on Providing Potable Water to all
The Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan called upon Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) to coordinate & exchange scientific developments in water purification technologies with all other CSIR laboratories to provide affordable potable water to all. The Minister while on a recent visit to CSIR-CGCRI, said that this should be one of the major focus areas for CSIR…
Harsh Vardhan lauds efforts of outreach of CGCRI in helping MSMEs in Gujarat, UP
New Delhi, Feb 12 (KNN) The Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan appreciated the efforts of the outreach of Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) centres at Naroda in Gujarat and Khurja in Uttar Pradesh in helping the MSME Sector and asked it to spread its good work to most other states as well to help the poor.
The Minister today called upon CGCRI to coordinate and exchange scientific developments in water purification technologies with all other CSIR laboratories to provide affordable potable water to all. The Minister while on a recent visit to CSIR-CGCRI, said that this should be one of the major focus areas for CSIR. …
CSIR lab develops anti-nuclear radiation window glass
12 December 2015
Nagpur: The Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), a council of scientific and industrial research (CSIR) laboratory in Kolkata, has developed ‘radiation shielding window glass’ (RSWG), that is used in nuclear reactors or any nuclear processing unit of the department of atomic energy (DAE). CGCRI had been working on the project for the past two decades and has managed to develop the glasses of 400X400cmX100mm3. The maximum size requirement of the RSWG by DAE is however 1mX1mX100mm. But, the smaller size glasses were already in use…
India should get rid of fifth nation syndrome: Kalam
26 August 2012
Kolkata: Missile man and former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Sunday said the country is suffering from the “fifth nation syndrome” as it is always the fourth or fifth nation to launch any mission like the space mission or nuclear programme.
He said the country should strive to occupy the number one slot.
Speaking at the foundation day programme of CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute in Kolkata, he said the country has been suffering from the “fifth nation syndrome” as whenever it launched any major mission like the space mission or nuclear programme it was the fourth or fifth one to do so……
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Innovation labs to develop technology for industries
25 August 2012
KOLKATA: How many times have you been excited about breakthrough scientific researches in laboratories that were published in leading journals but never saw the light of the day? An innovation complex, which aims to capitalize on scientific activity in the region by partnering with industries, may finally put an end to these countless loss of opportunities.
……..”The Baruipur facility will take at least two years more to become operational. Hence, we have begun construction in Salt Lake so that work begins on translational research by early next year. Saturday’s meeting is intended to identify probably areas of development,” said Indranil Manna, director of Kolkata-based Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), one of the 37 laboratories that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has across the country…..
Terracotta pottery art sees revival in Gujarat
16 November 2010
The state government-promoted Matikam Kalakari and Rural Technology Institute (MKRTI), with the help of Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) and designers from National Institute of Design (NID) and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), is imparting training to potters in reinventing their products and designs so that they can be sold in the domestic as well as international markets………..
Indian ceramic industry should focus on an export-led-growth strategy
12 November 2010
NEW DELHI: “The Indian ceramic industry should focus on an export-led-growth strategy by further developing Advanced Ceramics”. This was the consensus at an Conference on ‘Advanced Ceramics for tomorrow’ held as part of CeraGlass India 2010, India’s first ever comprehensive ceramics, glass and allied products show organized by Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation (RIICO), Government of Rajasthan, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Indian Ceramic Society (ICS) with the support of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Giving an insight on the developments taking place in the Ceramics industry, Mr Shreekant Somany, Chairman, CII CeraGlass India 2010 & Chairman and Managing Director Somany Ceramics Ltd, said “The demand of ceramic and glass products is growing globally with over 90 percent of the total demand for advanced ceramic materials coming from electronic goods and allied industries; primarily for its inertness to extreme environmental conditions. A niche market called “bio-ceramics” is coming up rapidly with applications in prosthetic devices, bone transplants and pace makers. Another front where research in ceramics and glass is of importance is automotives and mobile phones because India has a great potential in these fields.”
In his Theme Address, Dr Indranil Manna, Director, CGCRI pointed out, “Advanced ceramics (engineering ceramics) is manufactured with highly refined and specially prepared raw materials using sophisticated technology. The inputs for producing this variety are not naturally occurring minerals but those that have already undergone chemical transformation and refinement, prior to their use in a ceramic production. While advanced ceramics find relevance in wide variety of products, their applications could be categorized broadly as Electronics, medical, Energy, Aerospace and Automotives and Military.
Dr H S Maiti, Senior Adviser, CSIR stated, “Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, has several laboratories across the country to conduct research in various fields of advanced ceramics and we are contributing to various civilian and strategic research.” He emphasized that India has been growing at a very rapid pace but is lagging behind in innovative research. He sought the support of the industries under the guidance of CII in bringing the technology from the laboratories to the industries……..
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Glass research institute plans JV with US firm
04 September 2010
KOLKATA: The Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), a national laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, plans to form a joint venture with a US-based company for specialised optic fibre cable fabrication unit in West Bengal.
“A 50:50 joint venture will happen with CGCRI at Kalyani in West Bengal for R&D,” Science and Technology Minister Prithviraj Chavan said here Saturday, speaking at the diamond jubilee celebration of the research body.
He, however, declined to divulge any further details.
The CGCRI would be technology collaborator in the joint-venture project. The project is likely to entail an investment in excess of Rs.100 crore.
Indranil Manna, the director of CGCRI, said land for the unit is yet to be finalised at Kalyani in Nadia district in the state.
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New prosthesis to lower cost of surgery by 70%
03 May 2010
KOLKATA: Here is good news for patients who need to replace a broken knee or hip with artificial implants. The Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) has developed a complete bio-ceramic prosthesis for the hip and knees that will bring down the cost of surgery by 70% compared to imported implants that are used widely now.
“Over the last five years, a team of five scientists from CGRI has developed the artificial implant. We do have Indian-make prosthesis of polymer cups and ceramic balls that has a life span of not more than seven to 14 years. But the bio-ceramic prosthesis has a minimum life span of 20 years,” said Debabrata Basu, scientist and head of the bio-ceramic and coating division of CGCRI.
On May 23 and 24, a team of doctors will conduct a joint replacement operation at Jubilant Kalpataru Hospital in Barasat. Once the project is a success, they will sell the patent to a manufacturer. “A bio-ceramic prosthesis will cost only Rs 15,000 a stick. An imported prosthesis costs around Rs 1,25,000,” said CGCRI director Indranil Manna.
“Although the bio-ceramic prosthesis will cost more than the existing one, it has a bigger life span. Considering the overall cost of the surgery, it’s better to implant the bio-ceramic prosthesis,” said Kausik Sarkar, an orthopaedic surgeon from Jubilant Kalpataru Hospital.
Sikkim gets ceramic membrane plant for drinking water
20 November 2009
GANGTOK: Appreciating the effort of the State Science and Technology Department in the successful experiment of Ceramic Membrane Plant at Marchak, near Ranipool, the department Minister Bhim Dhungel said the initiative will help provide job opportunities to the unemployed youth in Sikkim.
He said this after inaugurating the ceramic membrane plant at the premises of Sikkim Science Center at Marchak, few kilometres from here.
Calling for more participation from the people in making the water purification plant a successful venture, the minister said, the SDF government led by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling shall leave no stone unturned in making Sikkim a water pollution free state. Mr. Dhungel added that all assured all possible help to promote bottled water in the State.
The first of its kind of experiment in purifying the water in Sikkim have been initiated by Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata and have been sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Later while addressing a workshop on performance of community model plants for supply of quality drinking water, Dr. Sibdas Bandhopadhaya, the senior scientist of CGCRI said, the technology is capable of treating ground water containing higher concentration of arsenic and iron and the level of purification is achieved as per World Health Organization recommendation….Read complete news item…….
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