CSIR-NEERI Deploys Indigenous NEERI-ZAR Water Filters in Flood-Hit Assam to - 10th August 2026 - Ministry of Science and Technology - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary
On August 10, 2026, CSIR-NEERI and CSIR-NEIST deployed indigenous NEERI-ZAR water filters in the flood-affected Jorhat district of Assam to provide immediate access to safe drinking water. The initiative involved the demonstration of the technology in Jonakimondal village and the handover of 90 filter units to the District Administration for broader distribution. This collaborative effort highlights a rapid disaster response, with units assembled locally within two days to address the disruption of conventional water supplies.
Key Points / Main Content
Deployment and Distribution
Initial installation of five household-based and five community-based NEERI-ZAR units took place in Jonakimondal village, Jorhat.
An additional 70 household-based and 20 community-based units were handed over to the District Administration, Jorhat, for distribution to flood-hit communities.
The project was a collaboration between CSIR-NEERI (technology provider) and CSIR-NEIST (local infrastructure and field support).
NEERI-ZAR Technology Features
Indigenous Design: Specifically developed for emergency water treatment during natural disasters like floods and cyclones.
Operational Efficiency: The units operate without electricity and are designed for rapid, simple deployment.
Water Treatment: Effectively treats contaminated water from locally available sources to produce potable water.
Versatility: Suitable for both individual household use and larger community requirements.
Operational Logistics
All units were assembled at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, utilizing locally available materials.
The assembly process was completed within two days to ensure swift deployment in the disaster-hit region.
The initiative was led by scientists and directors from both CSIR-NEERI and CSIR-NEIST.
Impact Analysis
Flood-affected Communities in AssamImpact
Families in areas with contaminated or disrupted water supplies gain immediate access to safe drinking water, reducing health risks during floods.
Action Required
Affected families must utilize the installed household and community units to treat local water sources for potable use.
District Administration, JorhatImpact
The administration's relief capabilities are strengthened through the acquisition of 90 emergency water-treatment units.
Action Required
The administration is responsible for the further distribution of the 70 household-based and 20 community-based units to the most affected populations.
CSIR-NEERI and CSIR-NEISTImpact
The institutions successfully demonstrated the practical application of indigenous scientific innovation and inter-institutional collaboration in disaster management.
Action Required
Scientists and staff provided the necessary technical guidance, assembly, and demonstration of the units to ensure effective deployment.
Key Entities Referenced
NEERI-ZAR Instant Water Filters: An indigenous emergency water-treatment technology developed by CSIR-NEERI to provide safe drinking water during floods and natural disasters.
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI): The primary research institute responsible for developing and leading the deployment of water filtration units in disaster-affected regions.
Assam (Jonakimondal village, Jorhat district): The central location where the water-treatment technology was deployed and distributed to support communities impacted by floods.
CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST): A collaborating institute that provided local infrastructure and assembly facilities for the rapid deployment of the NEERI-ZAR units.
Ministry of Science & Technology: The central ministry overseeing the CSIR initiatives and the implementation of indigenous technological solutions for disaster response.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-NEERI Deploys Indigenous NEERI-ZAR
Water Filters in Flood-Hit Assam to Ensure Safe
Drinking Water
प्रव तथ: 10 AUG 2026 4:17PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur : 10 August 2026
In a significant humanitarian initiative to support flood-affected communities in
Assam, the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-
NEERI) has deployed its indigenous NEERI-ZAR Instant Water Filters to provide
immediate access to safe drinking water in areas where conventional water supply
systems have been disrupted or contaminated by floods.
The emergency water-treatment technology was demonstrated and distributed in
Jonakimondal village of Jorhat district, where five household-based and five
community-based NEERI-ZAR units were installed to enable affected families to
produce potable water from locally available water sources during floods and other
emergencies.
To expand the relief effort, 70 household-based and 20 community-based NEERI-
ZAR units were handed over to the District Administration, Jorhat for distribution
among flood-affected communities. The units were formally handed over by Dr. S.
Venkata Mohan, Director, CSIR-NEERI, and Dr. V. M. Tiwari, Director, CSIR-North
East Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat.
The initiative is a collaborative effort between CSIR-NEERI and CSIR-North East
Institute of Science and Technology (CSIR-NEIST), combining NEERI's proven water-
treatment technology with NEIST's local infrastructure and field capabilities for rapid
deployment in disaster-affected areas.
Demonstrating the technology's adaptability and disaster-response potential, all
NEERI-ZAR units were assembled at CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, using locally available
materials within just two days, enabling swift deployment in the flood-hit region.
The initiative was carried out under the guidance of Dr. S. Venkata Mohan, Director,
CSIR-NEERI, and Dr. Paras Pujari. The deployment was led by Dr. Atul Maldhure,
Scientist, CSIR-NEERI, along with Dr. Amrit Kumar, Dr. Rima Biswas and Dr.
Abhishek Bisarya, Scientists at CSIR-NEERI, in collaboration with Dr. Dhanjit Das,
Dr. Sumit Singh and their team from CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat.
Developed by CSIR-NEERI, NEERI-ZAR is an indigenous emergency water-treatment
technology designed to provide safe drinking water during floods, cyclones and
other natural disasters. The technology is particularly suitable for flood-proneregions where drinking-water sources often become contaminated and access to
conventional water-treatment infrastructure is severely affected.
The technology offers several advantages, including operation without electricity,
rapid and simple deployment, suitability for both household and community use,
and effective treatment of contaminated water from locally available sources.
The deployment of NEERI-ZAR units marks an important step towards strengthening
community resilience and emergency water security in Assam's flood-prone areas.
The initiative also highlights the role of indigenous technologies, scientific innovation
and inter-institutional collaboration in addressing critical drinking-water needs
during natural disasters.PIB Nagpur | Saurabh Khekde/ Priti Malandkar
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