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Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) of the US for the establishment of an Advanced Packaging Substrate Manufacturing Facility in the state — a first-of-its-kind project in India, government officials said on Friday. As per an official statement issued, the facility will leverage advanced glass-based substrate technologies and high-density interconnect packaging, essential for sectors such as AI,…

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Stressing the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies, Padma Shri awardee Prof. Juzer Vasi said on Friday that semiconductors play a critical role not only in chip production but also across consumer electronics, defence systems, space technology and several other sectors vital to India’s growth and self-reliance.Speaking to IANS after being honoured with the Padma Shri in the field of Science and Engineering, Prof. Vasi said he was de…

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) India’s contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) sector is seeing a rapid realignment of hiring toward AI‑enabled capabilities, with AI‑linked skill demand up 178 per cent over the past two years, a report said on Thursday.The report from HR solutions provider CIEL HR said the overall sectoral hiring rose 52 per cent from 2023 to 2025, while AI‑linked demand climbed from 6.2 per cent to 17.2 per cent in 2025.The technology and digital roles show…

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Wednesday at Kartavya Bhavan here to foster a robust ecosystem for research & development in the country by bridging the gap between industry, academia, and research institutions.The MoU aims to promote research, its translation, and commercialisation, foster strategic partnerships, and s…

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s startup ecosystem must undergo a shift in narrative and policy focus—from valuation-centric growth to value- scale, a report said on Tuesday.The report from Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged policymakers to improve access to growth capital, enable proportionate regulatory structures, strengthen digital public infrastructure and foster innovation through R&D support.Patient and diversified capital pools should be made available to support star…

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the drafting of the ‘Delhi Semiconductor Policy’, aimed at positioning the capital as a key hub for semiconductor design, advanced research and development, and assembly and allied activities.Gupta said the initiative marks a step towards promoting high-value technology sectors in Delhi.The Chief Minister stated the policy is aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Atmanirbhar Bharat and will ensure De…

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India’s pharma sector is moving up from the pharmacy of the world to a hub of innovation.Highlighting the country’s growing focus on research-driven growth, PM Modi highlighted India’s transition from a global supplier of affordable medicines to an emerging centre of pharmaceutical innovation.Sharing an article authored by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, he said that India’s pharma sector is steadily …

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Thursday called upon the private sector to step up participation in research and development (R&D), stressing that stronger industry engagement is key to building a robust innovation ecosystem in India.The minister said the government has taken several enabling measures, including opening up sectors such as space and nuclear energy to private players and introducing mechanisms like the Research, Dev…

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Calling for a transformative shift in India’s steel sector, Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said the industry must move beyond traditional growth models and embrace a future driven by circular economy principles and green decarbonisation to support the vision of a Viksit Bharat.Inaugurating the workshop titled “SRTMI R&D Connect: From Ideas to Industrial Impact,” Kumaraswamy underscored the need for a paradigm shift in the sector, stating that India …

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) India-UK Collaborative R&D Programme for industrial sustainability is critical in accelerating the development of advanced, industry-relevant technologies and innovations in EV charging infrastructure are necessary for rapid adoption of electric mobility and future-ready ecosystem in India, a senior government official said on Monday.Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, Technology Development Board made the comment as the government body entered an agreement with Scharge…