Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) On the occasion of National Technology Day celebrations, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the Brahmagupta Award in Rajasthan to honour exceptional contributions in science, mathematics, innovation, and research. The award has been named after the renowned seventh-century mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta of Bhinmal, Jalore.He also announced the establishment of an Innovation Centre for youth at Jaipur’s coaching hub to encourage start-ups, creativity, a…
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Gandhinagar, May 11 (IANS) Gujarat has identified and initiated more than 40 artificial intelligence (AI) use cases across over 14 government departments covering agriculture, healthcare, urban development, energy and governance, as the state expands the use of AI-driven systems in public administration and citizen services. Details released by the state government on ‘National Technology Day’ showed that Gujarat has launched the “Gujarat Future Technology Initiatives” (GFTI) programme to en…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem has expanded from barely 350-400 startups in 2014 to more than two lakh startups today, making India the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, majorly driven by decisive policy reforms, Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Monday. India’s Global Innovation Index ranking improved from 80 to 38, while the country today ranks sixth globally in patents with over one lakh patents filed, over 55 pe…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (IANS) The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) on Monday transformed the National Technology Day into a major industry research interface, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs, industrialists, startups and technology partners for a day-long technofest cum customer meet that highlighted the growing push towards innovation-led development and commercialisation of indigenous technologies.Held at the institute’s sprawling c…
Amaravati, May 11 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a large-scale statewide deep-tech skilling initiative in collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE), Andhra State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), and Amaravati Quantum Valley. Covering Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Entrepreneurship, this initiative aims to reach 2 lakh learners in 2026–27 …
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Emphasising the need to harness science and technology for building a prosperous and healthy society, Governor Haribhau Bagde called upon the Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute in Jaipur to take the lead in developing instruments capable of testing food grains and vegetables for pesticides, chemicals, and other harmful contaminants. The Governor said there is an urgent need, in the present, for equipment that can accurately detect the levels of toxicity i…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day and recalled with pride the hard work and dedication of scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998. PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication of our scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998. That landmark moment reflected India’s scientific excellence …
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), one of the country’s premier research institutions, located in the state capital, will host a Techno-Fest cum Customer Meet on May 11, to mark National Technology Day.The initiative is aimed at strengthening engagement with industry stakeholders and customers while providing a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.The event is expected to bring together…