MoES NIOT

National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India — advancing technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources.

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

Arrived #Hyderabad.

At the Airport with colleagues from academia and faculty, as well as senior government functionaries.

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

A delegation of the "BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry" #BRICS_CCI called on, led by its Chairman Sh Sameep Shastri, who incidentally also happens to be the grandson of former PM Late Sh Lal Bahadur Shastri.  

The members of the delegation gave a brief about the Chamber's initiatives over the past decade to promote trade facilitation, business-to-business engagement, women entrepreneurship, StartUp networking, Artificial Intelligence, research partnerships and sectoral cooperation among BRICS and BRICS Plus countries.

They also discussed ways to strengthen industry-led global engagement and collaboration across the BRICS and BRICS Plus ecosystem through innovation, StartUps, emerging technologies, research collaboration and entrepreneurship.

Reiterated to them that India's growing stature as a global innovation hub and its leadership in emerging technologies provide an ideal opportunity for industry organisations to build stronger international partnerships that contribute to national growth and global development. Institutions working in the BRICS space could strive to create a distinct value proposition through knowledge, innovation and meaningful partnerships rather than limiting themselves to conventional networking platforms.

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

#Bhaderwah’s trademark #Lavender spreading its fragrance in the picturesque Valley of #Kashmir as well.

Visuals of ‘Bonera Farm’, patronised by #CSIR-IIIM in district Pulwama, situated approximately 40 km south of Srinagar.

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

"Technology and innovation cannot realise their full potential as long as kept locked inside government confines. For the first time, after PM @narendramodi took over, India is witnessing a structural shift from a government-centric innovation model to a more collaborative ecosystem involving academia, industry, StartUps and private enterprises".

#FiresideChat

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

"AI, Nuclear, Space and Quantum technologies will determine the contours of future growth, global competitiveness and geopolitical positioning. Countries that fall behind in these technologies, risk falling behind in both development and national security".
#FiresideChat

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

During the #Hyderabad visit, inaugurated and walked through the Advanced R&D Facility for FLUOROCHEMICALS at #CSIR-IICT.

A rare world-class facility, testifying India’s capabilities in fluorochemical technologies, innovation and industrial applications.

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

My address to the faculty and students at the "Indian Institute of Chemical Technology" #IICT, #Hyderabad.

Key takeaways:
"Emphasised stronger partnership between agri innovation and agri industry to drive India's next phase of economic growth through a new genre of Agri #StartUps and Agri Entrepreneurs.

India's agriculture sector continues to offer enormous untapped potential. During the last 12 years of the @NarendraModi regime, the country's priorities have expanded beyond crop improvement to developing technologies that convert agricultural waste and residues into reusable value-added products, creating new opportunities for farmers, industry and thereby also ensuring value addition to India's overall economic growth.

Recent #CSIR technologies like producing compressed biogas from food and agricultural waste, and converting captured carbon dioxide into Dimethyl Ether, also exemplify India's growing commitment to clean energy, circular economy and the conversion of waste into valuable national resources. lnnovators need to increasingly align themselves with industry, StartUps, MSMEs and technology partners in order to accelerate commercialisation and sustainability”.

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Some more visuals of the arrival of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of #Japan at New Delhi, on an official visit.

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

Privileged to receive and welcome Her Excellency Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of #Japan, on behalf of the Govt of India, on her arrival at Palam Technical Airport, New Delhi, late this evening, on a 3-day visit to India where her engagements include the “15th India–Japan Annual Summit”.

The visit assumes special significance in the backdrop of growing strategic partnership between the two countries.

@JPN_PMO

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

Reputed National Weekly Magazine “The Week” celebrates the #Lavender Festival of #Bhaderwah.
#JammuAndKashmir

#12YearsOfSeva

Read:
https://t.co/p5nj1qer3W

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#Nagaland Minister for Tourism and Education Sh Temjen Imna Along called on at Seva Teerth today.

Had a detailed discussion about promoting lavender related Agri entrepreneurship in Nagaland. The success story of Purple Revolution under Aroma Mission, originating from #Bhaderwah in J&K, has been adopted by the State of Nagaland since 2022, beginning with Lavender cultivation by a #StartUp group in the Zunheboto region of the State.

Also discussed schemes under the Ministry of Science & Technology to support Universities and Colleges in the State by way of mentorship, financial assistance and infrastructure development.

The Minister was accompanied by Advisor Science & Technology, Govt of Nagaland, Mr Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu.

@AlongImna

[MoES NIOT @MoesNiot]

@moesniot team successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for India’s first civilian human-riding Launch and Recovery System (LARS) A-Frame for Human Submersible MATSYA6000. It is Custom-built with DNV-Certification by M/s SH Group in Denmark under the guidance of NIOT. This life critical system will be installed onboard Research Ship-Sagar Nidhi.

@moesgoi @DrJitendraSingh
#DeepOceanMission #Matsya6000 #Samudrayaan @shgroup_dk
@IndiainDenmark

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Latest Collaborative Research Publication

Researchers from NIOT-ACOSTI, in collaboration with Pondicherry University, Sri Vijaya Puram Campus, have published a research article titled "Efficacy of Phallusia arabica-mediated tenorite nanoparticles in growth inhibition of clinical pathogens and A549 human lung cancer cells" in the journal Scientific Reports.

The study reports the successful green synthesis of copper oxide (tenorite, CuO) nanoparticles using the aqueous extract of the marine solitary tunicate Phallusia arabica. Comprehensive physicochemical characterization confirmed the formation of stable, biofunctionalized nanoparticles. The biosynthesized CuO nanoparticles demonstrated significant antimicrobial activity against clinically relevant pathogenic microorganisms and exhibited potent cytotoxic effects against A549 human lung cancer cells, highlighting their potential for biomedical and therapeutic applications.

This collaborative research underscores the immense potential of marine bioresources from the A& N Islands as sustainable and environmentally benign platforms for the green synthesis of advanced functional nanomaterials. The findings further reinforce the value of interdisciplinary collaboration between NIOT-ACOSTI and Pondicherry University, Sri Vijaya Puram Campus, in advancing research in marine biotechnology and nanotechnology and in developing innovative, eco-friendly technologies with broad biomedical and societal relevance.

Link to read: https://t.co/iOAsziYaZJ

[MoES NIOT @MoesNiot]

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), India's premier institute for deep-sea mineral exploration, hosted around 25 experts from across the country as part of the Government of India's Advanced Research and Capacity Building Programme. The participants visited NIOT to gain first-hand exposure to India's deep-sea mining technologies, state-of-the-art research facilities, and ongoing initiatives. The programme also covered recent developments in deep-sea mineral exploration and showcased successful deep-sea mining projects from around the world.

Prof. Balaji Ramakrishnan, Director, NIOT, welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of advancing deep-sea mineral exploration while ensuring the protection and conservation of the marine ecosystem through sustainable and environmentally responsible practices

[MoES NIOT @MoesNiot]

NIOT launches Swachhata Pakhwada 2026

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) commenced Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, a fortnight-long cleanliness and awareness campaign, from 1–15 July 2026.

The Swachhata Pledge was administered to staff members across NIOT campuses at Chennai, Chitedu, and Srivijayapuram, as well as at project sites in Kavaratti and onboard NIOT's research vessels.

A series of activities are planned throughout the fortnight, including Shramdaan initiatives, awareness programmes for school students, lectures and Swachhata-related research initiatives connected to Ocean, reinforcing NIOT's commitment to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

#SwachhataPakhwada2026 #SwachhBharat #NIOT #CleanIndia #Sustainability #OceanTechnology

[MoES NIOT @MoesNiot]

Testing and demonstration of continuous pilot-scale mass cultivation of the indigenous seaweed Gracilaria edulis using the tube-net method in the deep waters of Chidiyatapu, South Andaman, recorded a remarkable 6.67-fold increase in biomass during the period from May to June 2026. This substantial enhancement in biomass demonstrates the species' potential for economically viable commercial-scale cultivation. NIOT is in the process of development of end-to-end post-harvest processing technologies to facilitate the establishment of a sustainable seaweed-based industry in the Andaman Islands, thereby supporting value addition, livelihood generation, and the blue economy.

#NIOT #MoES #SeaweedCultivation #BlueEconomy #MarineBiotechnology #OceanTechnology #SustainableOceans #CoastalLivelihoods #MarineResearch #ClimateResilience #ScienceForSociety #SustainableDevelopment #AtmanirbharBharat

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

My Special Address at the National Defence College was followed by a candid interactive discussion with senior officers and course participants on emerging technologies, innovation-led warfare strategies and the evolving challenges confronting geo-political scenario and national security in the 21st century.

The session concluded with a humble acknowledgement by me that the nation remains eternally indebted to its soldiers not only for safeguarding the country during times of conflict but also for their invaluable service during disaster situations, emergencies and humanitarian crises. The unseen peace-time contributions of the Armed Forces exemplify the true spirit of service and sacrifice.

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Arrived #Bengaluru for the important #BRICS meeting.

With colleagues from fraternity and academia at the Kempegowda Airport.

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#Bengaluru: At the venue of #BRICS2026 ‘Heads of Space Agencies’ #HOSA Meeting", received by Chairman #ISRO, Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman IN-SPACe Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka, senior faculty members, officials, and distinguished dignitaries.