CSWRI houses a variety of major analytical instruments and other research facilities which are operated and maintained by a dedicated and qualified group of Scientists. It is an integral part of institute and operates with an "open access policy" so that, all can benefit from the services of SAIF. SAIF is primarily meant to serve educational institute and industry who are unable to procure and maintain such facilities, but in case of clash of timings the research work of the Institute will always get priority.
SAIF does not operate to compete with commercial laboratories.