The 10th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) - 2024 was held from 30th November to 3rd December 2024 at IIT Guwahati. This year’s IISF theme is “Transforming India into a Science & Technology driven Global Manufacturing Hub.”

CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC) actively participated in the event, engaging with the general public, school and college students, and industry representatives to explain the institute's work. CSIR-SERC and M/s. Modern Prefab System Private Limited, Delhi, exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the technology transfer of the Laced Steel Concrete Composite (LSCC) system at the CSIR pavilion during IISF 2024 on 2nd December 2024. Developed by CSIR-SERC scientists, the LSCC system is a patented innovation in India and the USA, offering superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods. The MoU was exchanged in presence of Dr. G. Mahesh, Chief Scientist & Head, Director General’s Executive Directorate and Science Communication and Dissemination Directorate (SCDD), CSIR.

  

 

  

 

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