**Executive Summary**
CSIR-AMPRI celebrated its 46th Foundation Day from May 12–14, 2026, featuring the transfer of indigenous SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) technology to M/s Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd. This initiative supports the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" vision by strengthening domestic atmospheric monitoring and air quality management. The transfer highlights the successful translation of research outcomes into industry-oriented innovations for disaster risk reduction and climate studies.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Technology Transfer and Industrial Collaboration**
* CSIR-AMPRI officially transferred indigenous SODAR technology to Noida-based M/s Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
* The transfer was witnessed by the Director General of CSIR and the Director of M/s Meteoxperts Solutions.
* The partnership aims to accelerate industry-oriented innovations for environmental monitoring.
**Technical Applications of SODAR**
* SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) is utilized for comprehensive climate and environmental studies.
* The system addresses scientific and societal challenges including weather forecasting and climate variability.
* The technology plays a critical role in disaster risk reduction and air quality management.
**Strategic and National Objectives**
* The development reflects CSIR’s commitment to the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India) vision.
* Indigenous technology development is framed as a key driver in India’s progress toward becoming a developed nation.
* Focus is placed on translating laboratory research into technologies with high societal and industrial relevance.
**Impact Analysis**
**CSIR-AMPRI (Bhopal)**
**Impact**
The institute successfully demonstrated its ability to translate research into commercial technology while marking its 46th year of operations.
**Action Required**
Continue the development of indigenous monitoring technologies and support the technical transition to the industry partner.
**M/s Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Noida)**
**Impact**
The company gains access to indigenous SODAR technology, allowing them to provide advanced atmospheric and environmental monitoring solutions.
**Action Required**
Incorporate the transferred technology into their industrial offerings and scale production for environmental and air quality management sectors.
**Science and Technology Sector / Government of India**
**Impact**
Reduces reliance on foreign technologies for atmospheric monitoring and strengthens national disaster risk reduction capabilities.
**Action Required**
Maintain support for industry-oriented innovations and policy frameworks that facilitate the transfer of technology from research laboratories to the private sector.
Key Entities Referenced
CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI): A Bhopal-based constituent laboratory of CSIR that developed and transferred the indigenous SODAR system technology to the private sector.
SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system: An indigenous atmospheric monitoring technology developed for climate studies, weather forecasting, and disaster risk reduction.
M/s Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd.: The Noida-based private industry partner that received the transfer of SODAR technology for commercial production and application.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: The national vision for self-reliance under which the development and industrial transfer of indigenous atmospheric monitoring technologies are promoted.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): The national R&D organization responsible for overseeing the development of indigenous technologies and their translation into industrial applications.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-AMPRI CELEBRATED 46TH FOUNDATION
DAY WITH TRANSFER OF INDIGENOUS SODAR
SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY TO INDUSTRY
Posted On: 15 MAY 2026 6:02PM by PIB Delhi
Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI) is a Bhopal based constituent laboratory
of CSIR which celebrated its 46th Foundation Day on 12th May 2026 (Celebrations during May 12-14,
2026). On this remarkable occasion, the technology of SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system
was transferred by CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal to M/s Meteoxperts Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Noida, in the gracious
presence of the Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General (DG), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) & Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. The
Director of M/s Meteoxperts Solutions, Noida, Mr. Siddharth Gupta was also present on the occasion.
At the outset, Dr. Thallada Bhaskar, Director CSIR–AMPRI, Bhopal delivered welcome address and
opening remarks. During his address he talked about the various technologies of CSIR-AMPRI including
SODAR system. He highlighted the role of SODAR in climate and environmental studies with emphasis
on scientific and societal challenges related to weather, climate variability, forecasting and disaster risk
reduction.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, emphasized that science, innovation, and technology-based
developments are key drivers in India’s march towards becoming a developed nation. Dr. Kalaiselvi stated
that the transfer of indigenous SODAR technology developed by CSIR-AMPRI’s initiative reflects the
commitment of the CSIR towards strengthening indigenous atmospheric monitoring technologies under
the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and accelerating industry-oriented innovations for environmental
monitoring and air quality management. Dr. Kalaiselvi also congratulated the Principal Investigator of the
SODAR activity, Dr. Kirti Soni, Scientist F, CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal for developing an indigenous SODARsystem and for successfully translating research outcomes into technologies of societal and industrial
relevance. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Mohd. Akram Khan, Scientist G,
followed by the Vande Matram and National Anthem.
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