Latest inventions in science and technology CSIR-CFTRI Advances in Annatto Research CSIR-CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute), Mysore, has achieved significant progress in annatto research and technological development. Annatto Annatto is a natural coloring agent widely used in food processing. According to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Annatto plant is moderately drought-tolerant and requires relatively little water. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) CSIR is India's largest research and development (R&D) organization. Established: September 1942 Headquarters: New Delhi CSIR is funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Director General of CSIR – N. Kalaiselvi
