Rare Earth Magnets
India is facing disruptions in the supply of Rare Earth Magnets (REM) primarily imported from China. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has highlighted the import statistics and the dependency on Chinese imports. The National Critical Mineral Mission has been established to enhance domestic capacity and resilience in critical minerals, including
Deep Tech
The Indian government has launched several initiatives to enhance research and development in deep tech areas, including AI, robotics, renewable energy, and biotechnology. The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) is a key program with a budget of Rs. 3,660 crore, supporting projects like 'Bharat-Gen' for
RDI Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a budget of ₹1 lakh crore over six years to boost private sector involvement in R&D. The scheme focuses on strategic sectors like energy security, climate action, quantum computing, AI, and biotechnology, aiming to address
AI Impact Summit
India is set to host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, focusing on democratizing AI to address real-world challenges across various sectors. The government is developing a techno-legal framework to regulate AI, funding research and development at IITs for deepfake detection, privacy enhancement, and cybersecurity. Indigenous foundational and language
Rare Earth Elements
Recent analyses of coal-derived fly ash and bottom ash from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant and NLC India Limited reveal significant concentrations of Rare Earth Elements (REE). The Indian government has established the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to promote the recovery of these minerals, allocating ₹100 crore for pilot
Research and Development
The Ministry of Science and Technology is funding over 285 ongoing research and development projects in Gujarat through its departments, with a total allocation of more than Rs. 603 crore over the last five years. These projects span various scientific fields including Physical, Chemical, Biological, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Agricultural,
Women in STEM
The Indian Government has launched various initiatives to enhance women's participation in research and development (R&D) across the country. Key programs include the WISE-KIRAN initiative, which supports women in STEM fields, and the Women Scientist Scheme aimed at reintegrating women researchers after career breaks. Funding for
Wind Turbines
The Ministry of Earth Sciences has reported that electricity generated from wind turbines can be used to produce water from air moisture through a condensation process. This technology is still in the early research and development stage. The National Institute of Ocean Technology has developed an experimental air conditioner and