Vinod Karar

Chief Scientist, CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi. Exploring into the worlds of Augmented & Virtual Reality, Traffic Craftsmanship, Vehicle Instruments, Perception, and AI

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

The technologies transferred today:
1️⃣ VInSD-VAIU:World-first drone-based NDT system for bridges 🛸
2️⃣ PAVE-SEAL:Air-cleaning nano photocatalytic pave emulsion🌿
3️⃣ PatchFill:Eco-friendly, rapid pothole repair machine🛠️
4️⃣ CLARIVISOR: Glare mitigation road safety device 🚗 (2/3)

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

Strengthening #AtmanirbharBharat in infrastructure! Today, @CSIR_IND DG Dr. N. Kalaiselvi & Director @CSIRCRRI Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar facilitated the commercial transfer of 4 path-breaking indigenous technologies to industry partners at CSIR HQ, New Delhi. 🧵👇 (1/3)

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

A historic step towards sustainable urban infra! A MoA has been signed between PWD GNCTD, @CSIRCRRI & SPA Delhi for the "Implementation of the Standard Framework for Paving & Greening of Urban Roads" in the august presence of Hon'ble Delhi CM, PWD Minister & Environment Minister.

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

🌱 A major milestone for cleaner air in Delhi-NCR! Today, @CSIRCRRI, SPA New Delhi, and the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department, Govt of Haryana signed a landmark MoA to implement the @CAQM_Official Standard Framework for Paving & Greening of Urban Roads in Haryana(NCR Region)

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

@CSIRCRRI, PWD Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, and SPA New Delhi signed an MoA to implement the CAQM Framework for Paving & Greening of Urban Roads, focusing on road dust mitigation, green infrastructure, RAMS, and innovative road technologies.
#CSIRCRRI #CleanAir

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

🤝 Transforming Delhi's urban roads! CSIR-CRRI & MCD signed an MoA for structural assessment, quality control, & capacity building.
A Bi-partite Technology Management Agreement was also inked to deploy #ECOFIX—our innovative, steel slag-based instant pothole repair tech! 🛠️🌱

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

@CSIRCRRI signed the Technology Transfer Agreement for “TwoPack-PatchFILL:Two Pack On-site Pothole Filling Mix” with M/s Cat’s Whiskers Pvt Limited, West Bengal (22.5.2026)
This innovative, durable technology is ready to hit the roads & revolutionize infrastructure maintenance

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

@CSIRCRRI signed the Technology Transfer Agreement for “TwoPack-PatchFILL:Two Pack On-site Pothole Filling Mix” with M/s Cat’s Whiskers Pvt Limited, West Bengal (22.5.2026)
​This innovative, durable technology is ready to hit the roads & revolutionize infrastructure maintenance

[Ajay Tamta @AjayTamtaBJP]

इस दौरान वैज्ञानिकों व वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के साथ सड़क सुरक्षा, आधुनिक तकनीक आधारित परिवहन प्रणाली और भविष्य की इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर आवश्यकताओं पर सार्थक चर्चा हुई।
कार्यक्रम में संस्थान के निदेशक डॉ. सीएच. रवि शेखर जी, वैज्ञानिकगण, मंत्रालय के वरिष्ठ अधिकारी व अन्य गणमान्य उपस्थित रहे।

[Ajay Tamta @AjayTamtaBJP]

कार्यक्रम की कुछ और तस्वीरें...
@PMOIndia @narendramodi @AmitShah @nitin_gadkari @NHAI_Official @nhidcl @PIBMoRTH @PIB_India
@ANI @PTI_News

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

Technology Day 2026 celebrations!! Yesterday, Hon'ble MoS (RT&H) Shri Ajay Tamta ji visited @CSIRCRRI. From advanced technical briefings to a guided tour of our labs, it was an honor showcasing our R&D contributions toward building a robust & self-reliant national infrastructure

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

National IP Festival 2026!
Dr. Shikha Rastogi Chief Scientist @CsirIpu delivered a power-packed session for #RBSM2026, covering everything from patent regulations to strategic IP management. A vital session for researchers @CSIRCRRI #IntellectualProperty #ScienceCommunication

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav(RBSM) 2026! Inspiring discussions @CSIRCRRI "Coffee with IP Champions" session. Great to see the interaction between our scientists and future innovators on the future of #IntellectualProperty in India. 🇮🇳☕
#RBSM2026 #IPChampions #AcSIR

[Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI @PrinSciAdvOff]

📹 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡: PSA Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, in an exclusive interview with @ANI, highlighted that the ₹1 lakh crore RDI fund is a path-breaking step to catalyse private-sector R&D in India. He emphasised that the focus in AI should be on application-specific effectiveness rather than competing on model size, and noted that the future of AI is bright with priority on widespread adoption to create real societal and economic value.

Watch the full interview: https://t.co/c3iII38yOS

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

As part of Intellectual Property Mahotsav 2026, @CSIRCRRI organized an interactive IP awareness program & quiz for the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Tughlakabad on April 28.
Big cheers to the quiz winners who were awarded prizes for their sharp minds! 🏆🎁
#IPMahotsav2026

[CSIR CRRI @CSIRCRRI]

Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Tuglakabad Visited labs @CSIRCRRI and interacted with the Scientists and Technical officers on 28.4.2026
#Jigyasa #KendriyaVidyalaya

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

Professor Abhay Karandikar, who has been appointed as Member NITI Aayog, called on for a courtesy meeting.
Wished him all the very best for the new role. I am sure, with his experience and background, he will carry forward the momentum of innovation to further strengthen India’s science & technology ecosystem.

[DSTIndia @IndiaDST]

Secretary @IndiaDST Prof @karandi65 emphasised that the Department of Geospatial Science and Technology @dtu_delhi must go beyond academic programmes to emerge as a leading research hub—driving technological innovation, supporting start-ups, and contributing to national missions.

He emphasised that Delhi NCR offers a live lab for a range of impacts like that of urban mobility, Yamuna floodplain management and pollution. Initiatives like pollution mapping through digital twin models, predictive modeling can strengthen the region’s infrastructure and planning.