India’s journey into the next frontier of technology took a decisive step forward on Saturday as the foundation stone of the Amaravati Quantum Centre was laid, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a strategic springboard for the country’s ambitious National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology,…
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AIM SUMVAAD 2026 Boosts India’s National Incubation Ecosystem’s National Incubation Ecosystem
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog organised AIM SUMVAAD 2026, its flagship annual conclave for India’s national incubation ecosystem, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi on Monday. The event brought together more than 100 Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) and Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), along…
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DST, Industry Unite for Advanced Battery Cooling
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced a strategic collaboration with Dreamfly Innovations Pvt. Ltd to enhance thermal management of aviation batteries. The initiative, anchored at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), aims to translate fundamental materials research into deployable cooling…
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PM Modi to Visit Kerala on Jan 23, Launch Rail, Health Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23, 2026, to inaugurate, lay foundation stones and flag off a series of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on infrastructure-led growth and inclusive development. According to an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the…
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India Strengthens Nuclear, Space & RDI Initiatives: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted India’s pivotal reforms in nuclear energy, space exploration, and research innovation during a Media Round Table. The Minister emphasized that these initiatives aim to strengthen national energy security, scientific progress, and technological self-reliance. Nuclear Energy Reforms for Energy Security Dr. Singh said India…
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RDI Fund for Industry Projects to Launch by January-End
The Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund, a ₹1 lakh crore initiative aimed at catalyzing private sector-led research, is set to start funding industry-backed projects by the end of January 2026. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced this following a review meeting of the…
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India Launches First Open-Sea Fish Farming in Andaman Sea
In a landmark step towards harnessing India’s vast oceanic potential, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday launched India’s first-ever open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea. The pioneering initiative was inaugurated at North Bay near Sri…
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CSIR Skill Initiative: Future-Ready Workforce for India
New Delhi: The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative is playing a crucial role in building a future-ready, skilled workforce aligned with India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Skill India. Implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the flagship programme aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry…
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Amit Shah at CHARUSAT Convocation: Dream Big for India@2047
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed the 15th Convocation Ceremony of Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) in Anand district of Gujarat, calling upon the youth to combine education with character and dedicate their lives to nation-building. Addressing thousands of graduating students,…
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CSIR-NPL at 80: India Aligns with Global Solar Norms
On the 80th Foundation Day of the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated two world-class facilities, reinforcing India’s leadership in environmental governance and solar metrology. The event marked the launch of the world’s second “National Environmental Standard Laboratory” and the world’s fifth “National Primary Standard Facility…