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IANS Year Ender 2025: Panjab University gets seven patents amid fight for autonomy
Chandigarh, Dec 28: Despite "fighting" for institutional autonomy and retaining identity closely entwined with Punjabi culture and ethos, more than 200 patents have been granted and published by 143-year-old Chandigarh-based Panjab University, where 75 per cent of graduating students are women.
Experts call for ramping up science and tech investment in India
New Delhi, December 23: While India has enormous talent, the overall investment in science and technology is very modest, said experts here on Tuesday.
Research must bridge urban-rural divide, boost MSMEs & border economies: Arunachal Guv
Itanagar, Dec 20: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Saturday stressed that research and academic engagement should play a transformative role in bridging the urban-rural divide, empowering MSMEs, modernising agriculture, and strengthening border and rural economies, officials said.
TN claims top spot in national patent registrations, records 62 pc growth in year
Chennai, Dec 20: Tamil Nadu has reaffirmed its position as a national leader in intellectual innovation, with the state government on Saturday announcing a remarkable surge in patent registrations.
Rs 1 lakh cr RDI fund enabling private sector to accelerate, lead deep-tech growth: Minister
New Delhi, Dec 13: The recently launched Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) fund will act as a historic catalyst to empower India’s private sector, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, on Saturday.
Scientists, students responsible for promoting innovations: Manohar Lal
Chandigarh, Dec 8: Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Monday addressed a panel discussion on ‘New Age Technologies -- Vision 2047’ on the third day of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Panchkula.
Guv calls for high-level research at Rajasthan Ayurveda University
Jaipur, Dec 5: Governor Haribhau Bagde on Friday chaired a review meeting of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurveda University, stating that the institution should evolve into a hub for nation-building, with transparent examinations, high-level research, and the intellectual and cultural development of students as essential pillars of excellence.
EIR Programme reshaping India's biotechnology innovation ecosystem: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Nov 26: Growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme among young startups, innovators, and researchers is reshaping India's biotechnology innovation ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.
Odisha CM highlights role of science in India's rise as global power
Bhubaneswar, Nov 26: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday underscored the critical role of science and technology in the advancement of human civilisation.
Rs 1 lakh crore fund to mitigate R&D risks, spur private investment in cutting-edge technologies: Secretary DST
Mumbai, November 8: The recently launched Rs 1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund, particularly focused on India's private sector, aims to support the private research and innovation mindset among players and mitigate the financial risks associated with it.
RDI fund marks landmark step in boosting India's research and development ecosystem: Govt
New Delhi, Nov 4: The newly launched Research Development and Innovation (RDI) fund of Rs 1 lakh crore marks a landmark step in strengthening India’s research and development ecosystem, said the government on Tuesday.
PM Modi to launch Rs 1 lakh crore scheme today to boost private sector-led R&D ecosystem
New Delhi, Nov 3: In a major boost to the research and development ecosystem in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Rs 1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund on Monday.
University-Industry-Govt must join hands to speed up R&D: Top official
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2: Union Earth Sciences Secretary, Dr M. Ravichandran, has recommended strengthening the University-Industry-Government (UIG) ecosystem, fostering greater data sharing across institutions instead of working in silos, and improving science communication to make research outcomes more relatable to society.
UAE Land Forces Commander arrives in India on two-day visit to boost defence cooperation
New Delhi, October 27: Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces, arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit from October 27-28, the Ministry of Defence said in a release on Monday.
ANRF approves special Rs 1 lakh crore fund to support private sector research, innovation
New Delhi, Oct 11: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), a science funding agency, has approved the establishment of a special purpose fund (SPF) to encourage the private sector to scale up research, development, and innovation (RDI), the government informed on Saturday.
Govt calls for proposals under PRIP scheme for projects worth Rs 11,000 crore
New Delhi, Oct 2: The government has called for proposals under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme for industry and startup projects worth about Rs 11,000 crore.
We cannot ignore research and development: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for innovative ecosystem to boost India's defence sector
New Delhi, October 1: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking at the Defence Accounts Department's 278th Foundation Day on Wednesday, highlighted the need to create an innovative ecosystem to boost research and development in the country, which can enhance the defence sector in the face of changing warfare.
Japan should learn from India on rapid advancement in field of Research & Innovation: Nobel laureate Takaaki Kajita
Chandigarh, September 29: Japanese Nobel laureate Takaaki Kajita praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Indo-Japan collaboration in science and technology, highlighting India's remarkable rise in the Global Innovation Index (GII), according to an official statement.
Japanese Nobel Laureate lauds India's rise in global innovation index, praises PM Modi's vision
New Delhi, Sep 29: Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita on Monday praised India’s consistent rise in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in the past decade and attributed the changing dynamics to the Modi government’s focus and vision.
It will benefit research institutions, young researchers across country: CM Dhami thanks PM Modi for Centre's approval of Capacity Building scheme
Dehradun, September 24: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Union Cabinet approved the Capacity Building and Human Resource Development Scheme.
PM Modi hails key cabinet decisions: big boost for medical seats, maritime sector, Bihar infra and R&D
New Delhi, September 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised major decisions taken by the Union Cabinet in a meeting chaired by him in the national capital.
Will add vigour to India's Research and Development ecosystem: PM Modi lauds Union Cabinet's approval to DSIR scheme
New Delhi, September 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet's approval of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) scheme on 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development'.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan charts 25-year roadmap for inclusive, research-driven IITs
New Delhi, August 25: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the 56th IIT Council Meeting, emphasising making Indian Institutes of Technology more inclusive, research-focused, and aligned with 21st-century needs.
Govt committed to promoting innovation in critical minerals field: MoS
New Delhi, Aug 20: As part of the strategic effort to achieve self-reliance in critical minerals, Minister of State for Coal Satish Chandra Dubey said on Wednesday that the government is committed to promoting innovation in the sector.
Cabinet approves Research and Development and Innovation scheme with corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to boost strategic, sunrise domains
New Delhi, July 1: In a significant step to bolster India's research and innovation ecosystem, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved research development and innovation (RDI) scheme with a corpus of Rs one lakh crore to scale up research, development and innovation in strategic and sunrise domains.
NITI Aayog stresses on reforms to speed up R&D in govt institutions
New Delhi, June 4: NITI Aayog member Dr. V.K. Saraswat on Wednesday emphasised the critical need to transform India’s government-funded Research and Development (R&D) institutions into dynamic, autonomous, and mission-driven ecosystems
Innovation, industry collaboration new science strategy in India: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, May 3: Innovation and industry collaboration are the new science strategy being implemented in the country, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
AI, data analytics to boost innovation in intellectual property landscape: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, March 27: Innovation is the key to India's march towards 'Viksit Bharat' and there is a need for modern technologies such as AI and data analytics in trademark searches and intellectual property (IP) enforcement, according to Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal.
Rs 20,000 cr Budget allocation to help make India a global innovation hub: Minister
New Delhi, March 5: India achieved third rank globally in the startup ecosystem in the last decade, reaffirming the government's commitment to making India a global innovation hub, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.
DRDO redefines future tech research at partner academic institutes
New Delhi, Feb 7: To meet future technology challenges, the DRDO has realigned and augmented research areas, adding topics like compound semiconductor technologies, across its Industry-Academia Centres of Excellence, an official said on Friday.
Bengaluru gears up for Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, Feb 6: The Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru, is all set to host Asia's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, the prestigious Aero India 2025 between February 10-14.
Kerala: Centre will ensure financial assistance for research in sensor manufacturing, says official
Kochi, Feb 1: Sunita Verma, Coordinator (R&D) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT Department, said on Saturday that lack of funding will not hinder research in key areas such as sensors, semiconductors and actuators.
DRDO to showcase 'Raksha Kavach' in Republic Day parade tableau
New Delhi, Jan 23: The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Republic Day parade tableau will showcase 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats', an official said on Thursday.
DRDO successfully conducts scramjet engine ground test
New Delhi, Jan: DRDO has successfully done a cutting-edge Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor (engine) ground test for 120 seconds for the first time in India.