Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Nalanda University Sign MoU to Advance Science-Led Sustainable Development, Technology Outreach and Rural Transformation

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Nalanda University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote technology deployment, sustainability, rural development, skill enhancement and scientific outreach. The MoU, witnessed by senior officials including the Director‑General of CSIR and the Vice‑Chancellor of Nalanda University, aims to use CSIR’s indigenous technologies—such as solid‑waste management, soil reclamation, and water‑quality improvement—to create community‑centric models in the Nalanda region. It also proposes setting up a CSIR Technology Gallery on campus and undertaking at least three focused societal missions in the initial phase, thereby enhancing the global visibility of Indian scientific innovations and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with social sciences.