National Quantum Mission achieves 1,000-km secure communication milestone in under 3 years of its launch: Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh
Quantum Mission expands startup support to 17, backs 9 new deep-tech ventures
Deep-tech funding gains traction as TDB draws about 100 proposals, BIRAC nears 200 biotech applications
Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh reviews progress off 'Quantum Mission', status of RDI Funding
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#Australia Minister for Science, Technology and Digital Economy, Dr Andrew Charlton, currently in New Delhi for "India AI Impact Summit 2026", called on, accompanied by a high level official delegation.
Reviewed the progress of the "Australia–India Strategic Research Fund" (AISRF), which completes two decades in 2026, and welcomed the finalisation of five joint research projects under Round-16 of the programme. The projects span critical minerals processing, quantum technologies, advanced manufacturing, climate-resilient agriculture and cellular immunotherapy, reflecting a sharper alignment of bilateral research with clean energy transitions, supply chain resilience and advanced biotechnology priorities.
AI-enabled clean energy transitions and critical minerals discussed. Highlighted India's BioE3. Being an island country, Australia has an opportunity to align with India's Deep Ocean Mission.
Both sides reaffirmed the role of the India–Australia Joint S&T Committee and Joint Biotechnology Committee as the apex mechanisms guiding bilateral cooperation, and took note of the deliberations held at their 10th meeting in November 2024 on innovation policy alignment and research translation.
#NewZealand Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Education, Dr Shane Reti, currently in New Delhi for the ongoing "India AI Impact Summit 2026", called on for one-to-one bilateral talks, followed by delegation level talks.
Referred to the warm relationship between PM @NarendraModi and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, that has created a conducive environment to elevate science and innovation cooperation to a new level.
India and New Zealand have a broad canvas of potential collaboration, the partnership would benefit from a focused, outcome-oriented approach.
The Indian delegation cited progress in ocean sciences and desalination technologies, including initiatives in island territories such as Lakshadweep to ensure potable water security. The New Zealand side too shared its expertise in ocean related geothermal energy and renewable systems. Both the sides agreed that combining strengths in ocean energy, geothermal research and climate-resilient infrastructure could yield mutually beneficial outcomes.
अपनी ही प्रतिभा को धीरे-धीरे घिसते और दम तोडते देखना एक ऐसी हार है जिसकी कोई भरपाई नहीं।जो हम कर सकते थे पर नही कर पा रहे,जो हम बन सकते थे नहीं बन पाए उसका बोझ दुनिया के किसी भी अन्य दुख से कहीं अधिक भारी है।सपनों की तो राख बन ही गई है, राख से कोई करिश्मा कर दें तो वो अलग बात है।
Monthly Review meeting of all Science Ministries/ Departments:
Key Takeaways:
Research Development Innovation (RDI) funding for industry-backed projects to start by the end of this month.
Technology Development Board (TDB) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) approved as the first Second-Level Fund Managers (SLFMs) under the RDI Fund, a ₹1 lakh crore initiative to catalyse private sector-led research and innovation.
Pertinent to mention that RDI scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1 last year and formally rolled out on Nov 3 with an announcement by PM Sh @narendramodi.
Thematic clustering of Startups suggested for better outcomes and greater visibility.
Next StartUp Conclave to be organised at Chennai on 14 and 15 February.
@ks_chauhan23 शिवराज जी कृषि मंत्री बने और मीडिया में उनकी नैगेटिव पब्लिसिटी शुरू हो गई। सवाल ये है कि कांग्रेस ये काम करेगी नहीं तो फिर कर कौन रहा है? @ChouhanShivraj
@digvijaya_28 जी ने झाबुआ में आदिवासी लोक गीत गाया। बयानों की बौछारों से अलग एक राजनीति ये भी। कभी-कभी लोग कुछ नहीं चाहते हैं, बस वो चाहते हैं कि नेता उनका हिस्सा बनें।