Explained: FELUDA paper strip test for coronavirus
FELUDA is an acronym for FNCAS9 Editor-Limited Uniform Detection Assay. It uses CRISPR-Cas technology for the detection of genes specific to SARS-CoV-2 virus. See more
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Rollout of the faster, cheaper Feluda Covid-19 test expected in few weeks, says Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said the rollout of the Feluda Covid-19 test will happen in the near future. Vardhan made the announcement while responding to a volley of questions fielded by his social media interactors on the fifth See more
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Digital Book: CSIR Fights COVID-19 - Glimpses
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, Health and Family Welfare and Vice President, CSIR released a digital book on the CSIR's COVID-19 efforts See more
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The key role of CSIR in the battle against Covid
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), one of the first publicly-funded Science & Technology (S&T) research organisations in India, turns 79 today. CSIR has played a crucial role in shaping the developments of modern Indian society, and the Covid-19 pandemic is no exception See more
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Tata group to launch India's first low cost Covid-19 test 'Feluda'
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) on Saturday gave approval for the commercial launch of India's first Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) coronavirus test 'Feluda', developed by the Tata Group and CSIR-IGIB See more
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CSIR-IIIM devises novel Covid test kit for rapid diagnosis of infection, seeks ICMR nod for it
Jammu-based CSIR-IIIM has devised a novel, simpler and cost-effective diagnostic kit for rapid testing of large numbers of suspected Coronavirus-infected people and has approached ICMR for its evaluation and approval, IIIM director said on Sunday. The new Reverse Transcriptase-Loop Mediated Isothermal ... See more
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CSIR moots 'mega labs' to boost COVID-19 testing
To speed up testing as well as improve the accuracy of testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) positive cases, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is working on developing "mega labs" where large machines, called Next Generation Sequencing machines (NGS), which are also used for sequencing human genomes, will be repurposed to seque... See more
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CSIR Strategy
CSIR is uniquely placed as an S&T organization to deliver these at this critical juncture, having proven expertise in sequencing (first human genome sequencing), diagnostics for rare genetic diseases and being the fountain head of generic industry in the country.
CSIR has advantageously positioned itself to pursue the focused R&D to develop, integrate, scale-up, and deploy necessary technological interventions for combating Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Considering the multifarious problems created by coronavirus which require interventions in several areas and multi-pronged strategy, CSIR has set up five technology verticals for addressing the emerging situation due to pandemic.
These verticals are need based and span multiple research labs and disciplines and draw upon the strength of scientists, students and harness it for the fight against COVID-19. In addition, CSIR is also working on promoting rural employment and providing ready to eat food to migrants and other outreach programs.
V-1. Surveillance
Including digital methods: to understand the genetic basis and develop strategy to combat COVID-19
V-2. Diagnostics
Rapid and economical Diagnostics: Kits based on DNA and serological basis to diagnose the virus at an early stage
V-3. Drugs
Development of new therapies, including repurposing of drugs and new drugs: Vaccine development
V-4. Hospital Assistive Devices
Cheap Hospital assistive devices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
V-5. Supply Chain
Supply chain management and logistics with regard to availability of materials and resources.
Research Partnership
CSIR being aware that the task is formidable and cannot be accomplished alone, is working in close synergy with other government departments, ministries and agencies on one hand and on the other is hand with Industry, MSMEs and others for scale up, delivery and implementation.
Reliance: PPEs, diagnostics
TATA Sons: Diagnostics, Hospital assistive devices, and rural entrepreneurship
Unilever: Zinc Gluconate and proline complex and rural entrepreneurship
Intel: Digital surveillance
TCS: Digital surveillance and supply chain platform
Cipla: Repurposed drugs
Cadila: Mw as therapy for coronavirus
Bharat Biotech: inactivated vaccine development
BHEL: Electrostatic spray and ventilator
Oxygen Enrichment Unit
MAFL: PPEs
Technologies and Products
CSIR is working with various industries to develop technologies and products to fight against COVID-19. View all the Technologies & Products
Diagnostics and Testing
FnCas9 Editor Linked Uniform Detection Assay (FELUDA)
CSIR-IGIB
Tata Sons Ltd
- Detection of pathogenic sequences or variants in DNA and RNA through a point-of-care diagnostic approach is useful for rapid clinical prognosis.
- FnCas9 Editor Li...
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Hospital Assistive Devices
(Personal Protective Equipment)
Coverall Suit
CSIR-NAL
MAF Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
- Made of certified polypropylene spun ...
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Hospital Assistive Devices
(Dispensers and Disinfectants)
Foot Operated Hand Washing System (Hasta-Suraksha)
CSIR-IMMT
M/s. Unicus Engg Pvt Ltd...
- Compact system is mechanically operated by foot.
- Does not require any electricity and can be used at any convenient locations.
- Has built-in mechanism for...
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Hospital Assistive Devices
(Ventilators and Oxygen Concentrators)
Bi level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) System Portable Ventilator
CSIR-NAL
Apollo Computing Laboratories (P) Ltd...
- SwasthVayu is a BiPAP Non-Invasive ventilator. It is a microcontroller-based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible 3D printed manifol...
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Hospital Assistive Devices
(Hand Sanitizers)
Hand Rub Sanitizer
CSIR-IITR
ASPL Green Ventures (P) Ltd
- Sanitizer based on ethanol/isopropyl alcohol.
- Gel free and allergen free solution.
- Prepared as per WHO formulation.
Hospital Assistive Devices
(Ventilators and Oxygen Concentrators)
Oxygen Enrichment Unit (OEU) based on Membrane Technology For Oxygen Therapy
CSIR-NCL
Genrich Membranes Pvt. Ltd....
- A startup of CSIR-NCL, Genrich Membranes has developed Oxygen Enrichment Unit (OEU) based on innovative, indigenously developed Hollow-Fiber Membrane technology.This uni...
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CSIR's COVID19 Blog
A dynamic forum for exchanging views, opinions, experiences, and popular insights into developments, technologies & techniques related to COVID-19. Goto CSIR Covid19 Blog
Blog
CSIR-CIPLA Partnership in Nation Building - An Alliance of Science with Social Responsibility
The other day, while CIPLA Foundation (CF) and CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) joined hands to promote mask making among MSME's it brought back fond memories of association between the two great organizations
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CSIR-Covid19 Blogs
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Treasure Hunt of Mining Old Drugs for Repurposing: Favipiravir
'Necessity is the mother of invention' is an old adage that aptly describes the efforts of researchers in the current pandemic. Going a step further, 'Desperate necessity is the grandmother of reinvention'! should be the new statement. This illustrat
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CSIR-Covid19 Blogs
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A Safer, Cheaper & Faster SARS-CoV-2 Testing Method if Approved Can Scale Up Testing Capacity by Three Fold Immediately
Current methods of RT-qPCR testing are done in the form of swabs from samples received in Viral Transport Medium (VTM) followed by RNA extraction and RT-qPCR. CSIR-CCMB has generated a simplified protocol for this test where dry swabs are collected a
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CSIR-Covid19 Blogs
Call for R&D Proposals
CSIR calls for R&D Proposals from Industry and Start Ups under NMITLI Scheme for breakthrough technological interventions against COVID-19
List of projects selected against CSIR-NMITLI Call for Proposals for tackling COVID-19 Click here
Societal Programs
CSIR's Societal Programs for mitigating Coronavirus Pandemic
Rural Entrepreneur-ship
Promoting Rural Entrepreneurship and Employment - with support from industry
Outreach Programs - Face Masks
distributed and transferred technology of making reusable face masks
Outreach Programs - Hand Sanitizers
produced and distributed hand sanitizers and disinfectants
Videos
Recent videos showcasing CSIR's work on COVID-19
A Short Video of CSIR Fights COVID-19
An Overview of Rational Drug Design by Dr. Shekhar Mande, DG CSIR and Secretary, DSIR
'Swasth Vayu' Non invasive ventilator for COVID 19 patients
DG CSIR Highlights CSIRs Fight Against Covid19
DG CSIR talking about CSIR initiatives in the fight against Covid19
Covid-19 vaccine update - India's CSIR testing anti leprosy Mw vaccine
Contact Us
CSIR has its presence across India in the form of 38 laboratories working in difference technologies and sector. More details can be sought on CSIR website
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research,
Anusandhan Bhawan
2, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg,
New Delhi 110 001
rpsingh@csir.res.in
CSIR Laboratories
