Tag: IITs

Prime Minister Modi Hails Genome India Project as a Milestone in Biotechnology Revolution

Manish Kumar

New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered a video message today to mark the launch of the Genome India Project, describing it as a “historic step in the field of research.” Highlighting the project’s significance, Shri Modi remarked, “The Genome India Project is an important milestone in the biotechnology revolution.” The project, approved five years ago, successfully sequenced the genomes of 10,000 Indians, showcasing the diversity of the nation’s genetic landscape. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, over 20 premier institutions, including IISc, IITs, CSIR, and DBT-BRIC, collaborated…

AI-based innovations shine at India Mobile Congress 2024, over 750 use cases showcased

Manish Kumar

Leading Tech & Telecom companies, Startups & Educational Institutes Showcase AI Innovations during the 4-day forum New Delhi,  Artificial Intelligence (AI) stood out as a key flavour of the season at India Mobile Congress 2024, as a diverse spectrum of tech and telecom companies, including startups and educational institutes, showcased over 900 technology use case scenarios, including 750 AI-based use cases during the 4-day forum at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. During his inaugural visit to IMC 2024, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with pioneering startups like Signalchip, Wisig Networks, including women-led startups like Astrome and…

India’s Semiconductor Push: A Strategic Step Towards Technological Sovereignty

Manish Kumar

India’s recent moves to establish itself as a key player in the global semiconductor industry are being seen as a critical step towards technological sovereignty and economic security. The announcement of a US-India collaboration to build a multi-material fabrication unit dedicated to national security marks a historic moment, not just for military cooperation, but for India’s broader ambition to become a hub for chip manufacturing. This shift could reshape India’s economic trajectory and its role in the global tech supply chain, if managed effectively. A Partnership of Historic Proportions The…