Ministry of Science & Technology has set up Communicative Mechanism in Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) to interact with Small-Scale Industry.
The purpose is to transfer the Technology from CSIR Labs and realisation of technology for industrial benefit.
SSI sector is largest employment provider in country, next to agriculture. It contributes almost 40% of gross industrial value added in Indian economy.
About CSIR
CSIR is an autonomous body and India’s premier research and development (R&D) organisation. It was established in 1942.
It operates as an autonomous body registered under the Registration of Societies Act of 1860. It is mainly funded by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.