Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, delivered the Foundation Day Lecture and Pran Nath Vohra Oration at Panjab University on the topic ‘India@2030 Marching Forward: Science and Technology Space in India’. Prof. Sood discussed the role of science and technology, focusing on artificial intelligence and quantum computing, in national development. During the event, Prof. Sood was felicitated with Pran Nath Vihra citation by the Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University, Prof. Renu Vig. Prof. Sood inaugurated the PI-RAHI: Northern Region S&T Cluster an initiative under Science & Technology Cluster program of Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. In his address at the law auditorium, Prof. Sood highlighted the significant growth of research, development, and higher education in India, underscoring the increasing recognition of Indian scientists. He noted that the number of Indian researchers featured in Stanford University's top 2% global researchers’ list has more than doubled in the past four years, demonstrating the country's advancing research capabilities. Additionally, Prof. Sood drew comparisons between India and countries like South Korea, Japan, the United States, China, and the United Kingdom regarding private sector R&D expenditure. In doing so, he stressed the importance of increasing investment from India's private sector to bridge the gap and foster a more robust research environment. Prof. Sood also released the book ‘Nobel Stories: Luminaries of Indian Science’ by Dr. Jatinder Kaur Arora which provides accounts of Indian scientists who were awarded or nominated for the Nobel Prize and is a collaborative effort between the Punjab State Council For Science And Technology and the University of Oldenburg, Germany. Commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of Prof. Om Prakash Vig, former Chairman of Panjab University, Prof. Sood presided over the release of the biography of late Prof. Vig and unveiled the stamp issued by India Post in his memory. Dr.Vishal Choudhary | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | Panjab University
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The Government of India established the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) in November 1999. The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and the cabinet in matters of Science and Technology. The Office of PSA was placed under the Cabinet Secretariat in August, 2018. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood is currently serving as the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Our vision is to help enable and empower all spheres of science and technology so that the execution of programs is effective for society and the economy.
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Prof. Ajay K Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, stressed on the significance of fundamental research in quantum science as well as the need to translate these discoveries into practical products. Abhay Karandikar Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
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We are pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of Vigyan Dhara newsletter from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. The focus of this September 2024 issue is on Technology Foresight! https://lnkd.in/gi2vEJfq In this edition, you will find: 👉 Foreword by Scientific Secretary Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini highlighting the value-addition of foresight practices in policy-making and strategic planning 👉 Feature article on a conversation with Dr. VK Saraswat, Hon’ble Member (S&T), NITI Aayog Official on charting the future of India’s S&T using technology foresight 👉 Feature story on ‘Vision to Action’ through the experiences of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, former Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India 👉 Article by Prof. Krishna Kumar Balaraman (Head, Center for Technology Foresight and Policy, IIT Jodhpur) positions Technology Foresight as a necessary capability to achieve India’s goals, also highlighting the avenues for gaining knowledge on foresight 👉 An introductory article on foresight approaches and techniques with use-cases 👉 Article exploring technology foresight in key instruments of Office of PSA like ETG and PM-STIAC, to drive informed decision-making and policy recommendations, by Remya Haridasan of Office of PSA 👉 Series on Technology Foresight: Sectoral Perspectives covering Public Health (by Dr Hafsa Ahmad), Nuclear Energy (by Remya Haridasan), Quantum Magnetometer (by Vivek Kumar) and Semiconductors (by Abhinav Dubey and Dr B. Chagun Basha) 👉 Article on the global collaboration in Technology Foresight drawing on the Knowledge Exchange held by Office of PSA in collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (EU Science, Research and Innovation). 📢Check out the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gi2vEJfq Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini | B. Chagun Basha | Subarna S. | Shakun Shan | Nidhi Gupta | Shivangni Rani | Suryesh K Namdeo, PhD | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | Delegation of the European Union to India
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Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, participated in the Announcement Ceremony of Thematic Hubs and Technical Groups under the National Quantum Mission, as well as the launch of BharatGen: An Initiative for Large Language Models under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), organized by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The event was also attended by the Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh; Hon'ble Member (S&T) of NITI Aayog, Dr. VK Saraswat; Secretary of Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, Prof. Abhay Karandikar; Secretary of Department of Telecommunications ( DOT ) Dr. Neeraj Mittal; Secretary of DDR&D and Chairman of DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India, Dr. Samir V. Kamat; Chairman of MGB, NQM, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry; Chairman of MGB, NM-ICPS, Dr. Kris Gopalakrishnan; and Director of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, Prof. Govindan Rangarajan. In his address, Prof. Sood highlighted how the Thematic Hubs will drive the development of cutting-edge technologies, positioning India at the forefront of global quantum innovation by bringing together the brightest minds from academia, research institutions, and industry. These Thematic Hubs will actively support and incubate startups, providing them with access to advanced research, mentorship, and funding. Prof. Sood emphasized that a key element of the National Quantum Mission is nurturing the quantum startup ecosystem. He stressed that the Thematic Hubs will play a vital role in supporting startups, providing them with resources such as cutting-edge research, mentorship, and financial support. Regarding BharatGen, Prof. Sood remarked, "BharatGen is a crucial step in ensuring data autonomy for India, leveraging rich datasets rooted in Indian history and culture. The data governance framework of BharatGen reinforces sovereign control over data, ensuring compliance with national security and privacy regulations." Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the various Thematic Hubs to be established under the National Quantum Mission: 1. The Thematic Hub for Quantum Computing - Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. 2. The Thematic Hub for Quantum Communication - Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), New Delhi. 3. The Thematic Hub for Quantum Sensing & Metrology - Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. 4. The Thematic Hub for Quantum Materials & Devices - at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Watch the full address of Prof. Sood here: https://lnkd.in/guimXNQc Read the Press Release here: https://lnkd.in/gxg4ZFSZ JBV Reddy | Ekta Kapoor
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Jai Singh Arun, Director at IBM, met with Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini, the Scientific Secretary, to discuss the recently launched National Quantum Mission. The discussions covered vital topics including security standards, encryption methodologies, and frameworks for quantum computing. The meeting also included Dr. Preeti Banzal, Adviser/Scientist 'G' from the Office of the PSA, and Ajay Kulkarni from IBM.
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Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood joined the 83th Foundation Day of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), along with Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankar, Former Chairman Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, and DG, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr. N. Kalaiselvi. Prof Sood quoted Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, ‘Economic Development is powered by competitiveness. The Competitiveness is powered by knowledge. Knowledge is powered by technology and innovation’. He further added that technology and innovation are powered by fundamental science. In his address, Prof. Sood remarked the important role science has played in the history of mankind. He emphasized on the symbiotic relationship between Science and Technology leading to newer disruptive innovations for betterment of our global society. He also acknowledged the efforts by government labs, universities, industries and policy makers helping India to become a major product nation and a $5 Trillion economy by advancing basic R&D leading to industry-centric technologies, supporting deeptech startups and fostering innovations. Watch the full address here: https://lnkd.in/gBCw8Gxb
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Adviser / Scientist 'G', Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India and Principal Scientist at ICAR - Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal
The 14th India-EU Steering Committee meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation was held in Brussels on September 25, 2024 in hybrid mode. The meeting aimed to discuss the current STI policy context in both regions, reach a consensus on renewing the S&T Agreement, explore India's association with Horizon Europe, and share results from various working groups. My active participation included discussions on the overall state of play of the India-EU TTC WG2 on Green and Clean Energy Technologies, an upcoming online workshop on plastic litter monitoring, and the study visit of Indian researchers on E-mobility to JRC-ISPRA. This meeting provided valuable insights into shaping the future of India-EU cooperation in science and technology. Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India I Hafsa Ahmad I Dibojit Pathak
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Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, participated as a Guest of Honour at the @Energy Leadership Summit and Awards 2024 (ET EnergyWorld) organized by The Economic Times. The Summit aimed to provide comprehensive insights into the current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the energy sector. In his keynote address, Prof. Sood highlighted the challenges of balancing economic growth with the need to meet climate goals, particularly the ambition to derive 50% of India's energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. He also discussed India's goal of achieving a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.9–0.95 by 2070, compared to the current average HDI of 0.645, emphasizing the strong link between HDI, income, and per capita energy consumption. Prof. Sood acknowledged the efforts of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India in this sector, including the recent release of the report titled "Synchronizing Energy Transitions Towards Possible Net Zero for India: Affordable and Clean Energy for All." prepared by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. Office of PSA has set up a dedicated team of experts known as the Consultative Group on eMobility, who outlines the technical areas and research projects that require immediate attention in the Indian context over the next five years to achieve self-reliance and position India as a global leader in innovative solutions. He further remarked that for India to reach its Net Zero target by 2070, it is essential to increase the share of electrification in the energy mix, ensure more equitable energy consumption, and adopt new technologies such as low-carbon and green hydrogen, advanced photovoltaics, and small modular reactors for nuclear power. Prof. Sood also recognized the efforts made by government bodies, public sector undertakings, and Indian industries in advancing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) as a potential solution for reducing CO2 emissions. He referred to the CCUS mission discussed in the recent Prime Minister – Science Technology Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) which will be led by Ministry of Power. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) | H.E. May-Elin Stener | H.E. Freddy Svane. HARTEK GROUP | Gensol Group | SWELECT Energy Systems Ltd | Envision Energy | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd | ExxonMobil | Pipeline Infrastructure Limited | Indraprastha Gas Limited | BrightNight | S&P Global | Indian Oil Corp Limited | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited | GAIL (India) Limited | Ciel & Terre India | SunSource Energy | Radiance Renewables I Promoted by Eversource Capital | Blueleaf Energy.
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Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India invites applications for the posts of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on contractual basis. For more information about the vacancy and the application process, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dgDnujrm