𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐀𝐕𝐬 The November 2025 Edition of Vigyan Dhara Magazine was released during the inaugural session of the '1st International Science & Technology Clusters Conference

Which technologies get a UAV off the ground? || #VigyanDhara Drones are a culmination of decades of innovation in design, computing, and battery materials. Six technologies enable basic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) functionality. India's self-reliance in UAVs depends on

From clean cooking to cutting-edge health tech, 🇬🇧🇮🇳partnerships are creating solutions for everyday challenges. @FCDOGovUK's Chief Scientific Adviser Sir John Edmunds’ visit to Delhi highlighted how collaboration between our researchers is shaping a healthier future.

Prof. Ajay K. Sood, @PrinSciAdvOff (PSA) to the Government of India, will also address the session, and Prof. @karandi65, Secretary, DST, will present an overview of the RDI Fund.

Hon’ble Union Minister of Science & Technology @DrJitendraSingh will deliver a Special Address sharing key insights on India’s Research, Development & Innovation vision & the transformative role of landmark ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund in accelerating innovation-led economic growth.

The event consisted of pitches from the shortlisted teams, who presented solutions across the three challenge tracks, evaluated by the jury. The three winning teams- Ocean Resilience India, Nautilus Nexus, and TrashTrek App, were announced. Each team was rewarded with INR 5

Dr. Maini delivered the keynote address, commending the collective efforts of Indian and European institutions in nurturing innovations on marine plastic mitigation. Ms. @ratsosi addressed the gathering, reaffirming the EU’s commitment to strengthening collaborative research

The final ceremony of the India-EU Ideathon on “Combating Marine Plastic Pollution”, organised under the aegis of India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2, was held on 10th December 2025 at the BCKIC Foundation, Bhubaneswar. The event marks the conclusion of

Prof. Jun Murai, Keio University, Japan, and Prof. Kotaro Kataoka, IIT Hyderabad, called on @PrinSciAdvGoI, Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, to explore synergies and discuss next steps for collaboration with the National Knowledge Network (NKN) conceptualised by OPSA. The meeting also

@AP_MedTechZone is pleased to sign MoUs with #FBE Australia & #Zeda -#Fives France in presence of @PrinSciAdvGoI to make #MedTech as a #technology bridge between #Nations

The valedictory address by Prof. Sood credited the eight months of collaborative efforts, culminating to the conference. He praised the exhibition of lab prototypes to market-ready products and emphasised the value of cross-border collaboration. Prof. Sood urged timely action on

Dr. Maini, in her closing remarks, underscored that the discussions over the two days highlighted the need to scale cluster-led innovations across ministries, state departments, and international partnerships. She expressed gratitude to all the government embassies for their

A total of 12 MoUs were announced during the session by the 8 S&T Clusters partnering with various national and international stakeholders. The ChemAmaze, a gamified chemistry learning platform by PKC – IIT Madras & BASF, was also unveiled in the presence of PSA Prof. Sood and

The Valedictory Session of the ‘1st International S&T Clusters Conference 2025' organised by Office of @PrinSciAdvGoI and #SandTClusters, was held on 5th December 2025, marking the conclusion of two days of deliberation with international panellists and an exhibition, witnessing

The ‘Technologies Empowering Livelihoods’ panel at the “International S&T Clusters Conference 2025” examined how innovative, science-driven solutions are strengthening Inclusive growth and community resilience. The session showcased technology-enabled approaches that support

Honoured to deliver a special address at the 1st International S&T Clusters Conference @PrinSciAdvOff @AjaySoodIISc. Spoke about 🇳🇴’s strengths in sustainability, environmental tech and our globally known Cluster model. Committed to deepening ties with 🇮🇳’s dynamic S&T clusters.

Norway is happy to be at the 1st International Science & Technology Clusters Conference hosted by @PrinSciAdvOff. With 32+ countries present, our booth highlighted 🇳🇴🇮🇳 tech cooperation & engaged with 8 Indian clusters showcased at the event. @AjaySoodIISc @InnovasjonNorge #Naya

The ‘Plastic & E-Waste Management’ panel at the “International S&T Clusters Conference” highlighted the role of recycling systems and science-led sustainability frameworks in reshaping waste management ecosystems. Ms. Neha Arora, COO of PI-RAHI, and Dr. Priya Nagraj, CEO of

Strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem demands clear, actionable Industry–Academia partnerships; without concrete inputs from industry, policy efforts cannot translate into real impact. As our national missions expand from quantum technologies to deep tech, the call is not

Advancing the momentum of India's tech-driven industrial transformation, the ‘Industry Automation & Startups’ panel at the “International Science & Technology (S&T) Clusters Conference” explored into how smart manufacturing, advanced automation, and deep-tech entrepreneurship are

The @PrinSciAdvGoI, @AjaySoodIISc joined the opening session of the CII Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnerships 2025 on 5th December 2025, in New Delhi. In his address, Prof. Sood highlighted that strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem demands clear, actionable