Author: Dr Ashish Lele
IN FOCUS: CSIR-NCL, PUNE In the evolving landscape of Indian science and technology, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory stands as one of the few institutions that reflect India’s transition from laboratory research to industrial and societal transformation. The laboratory was envisioned not merely as a centre for chemical research, but as a strategic institution for national development. Over the decades, it has evolved from a hub of industrial chemistry into a multidisciplinary deep-tech innovation ecosystem where scientific discoveries are translated into scalable technologies, industrial systems and public-good solutions. Across pharmaceuticals, clean energy, sustainable manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare and advanced materials, the laboratory has…