India: Technological Pioneering for Sustainability
DSIR and TERI’s collaborative efforts aim to drive revolutionary advancements in India’s construction and wastewater treatment sectors, aligning with sustainability goals and fostering technological innovation for a greener and more efficient future
India’s Tech Evolution and Safe Digital Spaces
India’s journey through technological advancement focuses on fostering safe digital spaces amidst its evolution in the tech sphere as explained by it’s Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT.
Strengthening Cybersecurity in India’s Financial Landscape
A pivotal gathering converged key stakeholders to strategise against the surge in cyber threats targeting India’s financial sector, emphasising enhanced coordination, innovative strategies, and heightened preparedness to combat digital financial frauds.
India Boosting E-commerce Exports
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade is partnering with e-commerce platforms to identify district export hubs across the country and connect local producers, even in rural and remote districts, with global supply chains.
India’s Global Vision for Connectivity and Inclusion
India has introduced the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository as a resource hub and the Social Impact Fund, inviting contributions from various entities, signaling a commitment to advance global digital infrastructure.
India Launches Inclusive Learning Platform
SATHEE offers self-paced interactive learning, multilingual support, mentor guidance, and specialised crash courses for competitive exams, marking a step towards equitable education in India.
India Advancing Nanotech for Sustainable Agriculture
A collaborative initiative between IIT Kanpur and AARDO explores nanotechnology’s role in sustainable agriculture, focusing on its applications in crop growth, protection, and the promotion of food security.
Fostering Circular Economy Startups Across India and Australia
The initiative between NITI Aayog and CSIRO, facilitates circular economy startups, fostering innovation, addressing challenges and offering support for expansion over a 9-month programme.
Indian MMSEs Get Tech Boost
The collaborative memorandum aims to bolster India’s MSME sector by streamlining access to credit, fostering tech development and promoting innovation, with a strong emphasis on joint outreach initiatives and policy enhancements for deep tech startups.
India’s Drive for IT Hardware Self-Sufficiency
The nation’s IT hardware sector is undergoing a revolutionary transformation with the swift approval of 27 companies under the PLI Scheme, marking a significant stride towards self-reliance and global competitiveness.
Tech Transforming Air Quality Monitoring in India
IIT-Kanpur’s new Advanced Technologies for Monitoring Air-quality iNdicators centre aims to advance national air quality by merging cutting-edge sensor tech with AI/ML capabilities.
India’s E-commerce Safety Initiative
The Department of Consumer Affairs leads an initiative to implement a comprehensive Safety Pledge within e-commerce, aiming to elevate standards, prevent the sale of unsafe products, and fortify consumer protection across online platforms.
IIT-Madras Reinventing Intra-City Logistics
IIT-Madras collaborators have launched OptRoute, a mobile application that directly connects drivers and consumers, without charging any commission or onboarding fees and eliminating intermediaries.
India’s Digital-Led Urban Reform Ambitions
In a significant move, the Indian government secures a US$400 million loan to advance its digital-focused urban reform agenda, emphasising sustainable development and inclusive growth, while concurrently prioritising citizen awareness.
India: REC Partners to Get Digital Innovation on Track
REC Limited has signed to provide financial support of $3.6 billion to RailTel for diverse infrastructure projects, including data centre services, telecom, railways, and the Kavach Train Collision Prevention System.
India’s New Digital Advertisement Policy
The new policy enables the Central Bureau of Communication to enhance government campaigns in the digital arena, acknowledging the changing media landscape and the Digital India programme’s impact on over 880 million internet users in the country.
India’s Roadmap to a US$300 Billion Bioeconomy
India aims to become one of the top five global biomanufacturing hubs by 2025, with its bioeconomy currently valued at US$80 billion and projected to reach US$300 billion by 2030, highlighting growth in startups and biotech initiatives.
India Advancing Responsible AI
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre and Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology have agreed to advance Responsible AI, focusing on addressing biases, fairness assessments, and boosting public trust.
India’s Krishi 24/7: AI-Driven Agricultural News Monitoring
The DA&FW has partnered with an industry player to introduce Krishi 24/7, an AI-driven system for real-time monitoring and analysis of agricultural news, revolutionising decision-making and information flow in Indian agriculture.
India: AI to Combat Poverty and Drive Growth
AI solutions hold the potential to alleviate poverty and enhance the delivery of public goods and services in India, with the nation’s advantages in AI stemming from its youthful demographic, ample data reservoirs and a culture that nurtures entrepreneurship.
India Takes the Lead in AI Safety and Ethics
India has agreed to the Bletchley Declaration, which acknowledges the significance of aligning global artificial intelligence systems with human intentions and advocates for a more thorough exploration of AI’s capabilities.
India: Voice Commands Revolutionising Digital Payments
The ‘Hello! UPI voice command feature enhances digital payment accessibility by allowing users to navigate UPI apps and perform transactions in multiple languages, benefiting diverse user groups, including senior citizens and visually impaired individuals.
IIT-Delhi’s Breakthrough in Quantum Communication
Researchers developed a trusted-node-free secure quantum communication system that relays signals up to 380 kilometres in standard telecom fibre with a low quantum bit error rate. It can be used for defence tech and to secure financial transactions.
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Launches AI/ML Course
IIT-Kanpur’s professional certificate course in AI and ML covers foundational mathematics, programming, applied data science, and deep learning. It offers classes by industry experts and mock interview sessions.
IIT-Delhi Develops Wearable Pressure Sensor
IIT-Delhi researchers have developed a flexible, scalable wearable pressure sensor using a unique nanocomposite material, enabling gait pattern and postural deformity analysis, which holds significant potential for healthcare, sports science, defence, and rehabilitation applications.
Regulatory Frameworks for India’s Digital Transformation
India’s rapid digital transformation, including the rollout of 5G and exploration of advanced technologies, holds the potential for significant growth, but requires a robust policy framework, as reflected in TRAI’s proactive approach to engage stakeholders in shaping the digital future.
6G: India’s Path to Mobile Network Leadership
India’s indigenous 5G technology, combined with a devoted team of researchers from academia, industry, and startups, could put the country at the forefront of mobile network technologies and influence the standardisation of 6G technology.
India: Cross-Border E-commerce Dispute Resolution
India has asked domestic and international agencies to explore establishing a global ODR platform for cross-border e-commerce disputes. It will include AI-driven technology for multilingual support and dispute resolution efficiency.
Innovation Powers India’s Push for Electric Vehicles
The new chargers are customisable with over 95% efficiency and the ability to function in temperatures up to 50°C. They adhere to safety standards and are compatible with IoT for real-time monitoring.
India: Centre of Excellence for Silicon Photonics Research
The centre will advance solutions for microwave and quantum photonics, including advanced photonic processors for high-performance RF transceivers and scalable linear optical processors for next-gen qubit computing, among other applications.
