CSIR-NPL: Growth Driver for Effective Implementation of National Policies

In the previous chapters, the metrological capabilities of CSIR-NPL in various parameters related to physical, chemical, engineering, biomedical, environmental, etc. along with their dissemination to various stakeholders have been explicitly deliberated upon. In this concluding chapter, we discuss how CSIR-NPL has been contributing to the nation by supporting the government in implementing its policies. A brief discussion on the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ program, which is a paradigm shift towards the indigenous development of product, is presented. The applicability of Aswal model of inclusive growth—metrology is the requisite for coordination amongst the government, academia, industry, and civil society—for implementing the policies of Atmanirbhar Bharat is discussed. In this perspective, an overview of the contributions made by CSIR-NPL in recent past to various stakeholders (government, industry, and academia) through its services of metrological traceability of SI units, Indian Standard Time (IST) dissemination, development of Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BNDs), transfer of technologies, consultancy services, R&D projects and training on metrological programs are elaborated. The efforts of CSIR-NPL in publicizing the role of metrology for the national growth are discussed, which include the celebration of World Metrology Day every year on May 20, inviting students, entrepreneurs, and common citizens to CSIR-NPL for discussions on metrology and its applications, organizing the science festivals like India International Science Festival (IISF-2016), etc. The Chapter is concluded with suggestions on how CSIR-NPL should strengthen its capabilities and discharge its duties to fulfill the dreams of a self-reliant India.