About CSIR-CSMCRI

The Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India’s premier network of national R&D institutions. CSMCRI undertakes multidisciplinary research in areas such as salt and marine chemicals, water desalination and purification, membrane-based separation processes, inorganic materials and catalysis, fine and specialty chemicals including sensing and diagnostic molecules, renewable energy, plant molecular biology and biotechnology with emphasis on seaweeds and salinity tolerance, and waste management with focus on value recovery and environmental impact assessment.

Marine Elements & Marine Environment Division (MEMED)

The MEMED focuses on developing processes for recovering critical metals from marine resources, electroanalysis, electrocatalysis, computational studies, optical sensors, supramolecular chemistry, drug delivery, and environmental science. The Analytical Instrument Facility under the division provides analytical services, method development, and technical support to in-house researchers and external clients (on a fee-for-service basis), covering water, seawater, brine, salts, minerals, clays, seaweeds, and derived chemicals & materials.

About GSA

Established in 1978, the Gujarat Science Academy (GSA) brings together leading scientists from diverse disciplines to promote scientific understanding, dissemination, and development in Gujarat. With over 257 Fellows and 13 Associates, it addresses academic and societal issues, fosters research collaboration, enhances public awareness, organizes conferences, and supports science and technology planning through its Executive Council–appointed committees.