Author: Dr Rajesh P Barnwal

IN FOCUS: CSIR-CMERI, DURGAPUR CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, known as CSIR-CMERI, was established on 26 February 1958 in the industrial city of Durgapur, West Bengal. This institute was born out of an earnest desire to uplift Indian industries by offering innovative scientific and technological solutions derived from dedicated research and development efforts. In the early days, visionary leaders, including V Cadambe, took on roles that would shape the institute’s future. The planning committee, chaired by Dr BC Roy, laid the groundwork for what would become a cornerstone of India’s industrial advancement. When the governing body of CSIR approved the…