The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is the premium industrial R&D organization. Its CSIR-800 programme, introduced in 11th five year plan, is concerned with:
Incubating science and technology in villages of India
CSIR-800 Mission
“Inclusive growth and improved quality of life for 800 million citizens at the base of the Indian economic pyramid, through innovative science and technology interventions that are socially and economically relevant”.
Higher order Goals: