Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
| Motto | karmaṇaiva hi saṁsiddhim |
|---|---|
| Established | c. 1950 |
Laboratory type | Research and development |
| Research type | Ceramic and allied industries. |
Field of research |
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| Director | Bikramjit Basu |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India 22°50′24″N 88°36′39″E / 22.84000°N 88.61083°E |
| Campus | Large city |
| Nickname | CGCRI, Kolkata |
| Affiliations | AcSIR |
Operating agency | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research |
| Website | www |
Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CGCRI Kolkata abbr. CGCRI Kolkata) is a premier research institute in India dedicated to the advancement of glass, ceramics, mica, refractories and related materials science. Located in Kolkata, West Bengal. CGCRI is one of the first four laboratories established under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India's largest research and development organization. Founded in 1950, CGCRI has played a pivotal role in developing indigenous technologies and fostering innovation in the glass and ceramic industries, contributing significantly to India's scientific and industrial landscape.