Here’s a list of notable Indian government research organizations
- CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research)
- India’s premier national R&D organization, with a mandate to promote industrial and scientific research.
- DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization)
- Focuses on the research and development of defense technologies to meet the needs of the Indian armed forces.
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
- The national space agency of India, responsible for planning and executing space research and satellite projects.
- ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
- Coordinates agricultural education and research in India, aiming to enhance food security and agriculture.
- ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research)
- The apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research.
- DST (Department of Science and Technology)
- Promotes new areas of science and technology and plays a pivotal role in organizing, coordinating, and promoting scientific and technological activities in the country.
- DBT (Department of Biotechnology)
- Responsible for administrating development and commercialization in the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India.
- DAE (Department of Atomic Energy)
- Engaged in the development of nuclear power technology, applications of radiation technologies in the fields of agriculture, medicine, industry and basic research.
- MoES (Ministry of Earth Sciences)
- Provides the nation with best possible services in forecasting the monsoons and other weather/climate parameters, ocean state, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other phenomena related to earth systems.
- AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board)
- Ensures that the use of ionizing radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to health and the environment.
- CGCRI (Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute)
- Aims at advancing knowledge and technology of ceramics, glass, and related materials.
- NPL (National Physical Laboratory)
- Maintains standards of measurement and calibration of instruments in India.
- NIO (National Institute of Oceanography)
- Conducts basic and applied research on various aspects of oceanography.
- IISERs (Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research)
- Dedicated to scientific research and science education of international standards.
- TIFR (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research)
- Conducts basic research in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science and science education.
These organizations play crucial roles in various sectors, contributing significantly to the nation’s development in science and technology.