Dr. Arindam Bhattacharyya

The BRICS Workshop on Technology Foresight and STI Policy, held virtually on April 29–30, 2026, brought together experts and policymakers from #BRICS nations to deliberate on strengthening foresight in science, technology and innovation (STI). Organised by the @IndiaDST, in partnership with @IndiaDST -CPR, Panjab University, Chandigarh @pu_cprdst, the workshop enabled rich exchanges on emerging challenges and opportunities shaping future-ready innovation systems. @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @Arindam_DST @Rabindra_KP

Discussions underscored the need to institutionalize evidence-based foresight in STI policymaking, enhance capacity building, and deepen collaboration by leveraging complementary strengths across #BRICS. The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to advance inclusive, resilient, and foresight-driven STI pathways, with India reaffirming its continued engagement with #BRICS partners. @karandi65 @Arindam_DST @Rabindra_KP @pu_cprdst

🌏 SATU Gathering 2026 at IIT Bombay We were proud to host the SATU Gathering 2026 on 17–18 March, 2026, bringing together 44 participants from industry, the Indian government, and academia—representing 18 universities across 7 countries in the SATU network. The gathering focused on strengthening collaboration in the semiconductor domain, with rich discussions on translational research, innovation ecosystems, and industry–academia partnerships. Through expert talks, panel discussions and networking sessions, participants explored pathways from research to real-world impact. By fostering dialogue across academia, industry and policymakers, the event embodied a true “triple helix” approach to innovation—laying the groundwork for deeper regional collaboration and future partnerships. As the SATU Chair University, IIT Bombay remains committed to advancing cross-border collaboration, talent development and technological innovation. 🤝 Together, we continue to build a stronger, more connected innovation ecosystem across the region. #SATU2026 #IITBombay #Semiconductors #Innovation #ResearchCollaboration #GlobalPartnerships

Amb @AjitVGupte delivered keynote address, highlighting pivotal role of women in science by driving innovation during Panel discussion on "Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat" at #NationalScienceDay2026 celebrations organized by @eoiberlin at @desy, Hamburg on 9 March 2026. The event featured an inspiring lecture by Nobel Laureate @ReinhardGenzel, speeches by Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Silke Launert @bmftr_bund, Chairman @FallingWalls Science Summit & Director @desy, and brainstorming sessions to strengthen 🇮🇳🇩🇪 cooperation in emerging technologies. 200+ participants from 75+ Indian & German organisations attended. #IndiaGermany #ScienceDiplomacy #WomenInScience #IndoGermanPartnership @MEAIndia @IndiaDST @IGSTC_India @bmftr_bund @desy @FallingWalls @CGIHamburg @UniHamburg

Dr Arindam Bhattacharya (DST) reinforces the strategic alignment between policy, research, and on-ground impact. @IndiaDST @Arindam_DST

Dr. @Arindam_DST, Scientist @IndiaDST highlighted the role of @IndiaDST in fostering collaborative research, supporting translational pathways and enabling strategic partnerships between academia, startups and industry to accelerate deployment of deep-tech healthcare solutions. @karandi65 @INDOGSTC @mtaiorg

The @INDOGSTC Strategic Conclave 2026 on “Mobile Health & Telemedicine” bringing together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and healthcare experts to deliberate on advancing digital health solutions through Indo-German collaboration. @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @mtaiorg @Arindam_DST @BIRAC_2012 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

A powerful opening of the IGSTC Conclave 2026 on Integrated Water Resource Management at Vigyan Bhawan 🇮🇳🇩🇪 From policy to innovation, setting the roadmap for science-driven, scalable water resilience. @IndiaDST @bmftr @GermanyinIndia @AmbAckermann #IWRM2026 #IndoGerman #Water

A Power-Packed Opening Session at the IGSTC Strategic Conclave 2026! 🇮🇳-🇩🇪 We at the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC) are incredibly proud to host the Strategic Conclave 2026 on Mobile Health & Telemedicine at New Delhi. @IndiaDST @bmftr_bund @dgafms_mod

#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.

Secretary, @IndiaDST Prof. @karandi65 met H.E. @KSinemus, Hessian Minister for Digital Strategy and Innovation, Germany, at Technology Bhawan, New Delhi. They discussed national priorities in S&T and digital innovation, including AI, Quantum technologies, digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and industry–academia collaboration, while advancing digital inclusion. The meeting reaffirmed the strong India–Germany Strategic Partnership and opportunities for deeper cooperation in emerging, mission-driven areas. @DrJitendraSingh @MEAIndia @GermanyinIndia @eoiberlin

A major boost to India’s mega-science ecosystem! The Budget 2026–27 announces four key telescope infrastructure facilities 🔭National Large Solar Telescope, 🔭National Large Optical Infrared Telescope, 🔭Himalayan Chandra Telescope, and 🔭Cosmos-2 Planetarium #Budget2026 #ViksitBharatBudget @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @DrJitendraSingh @FinMinIndia @karandi65 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @IIABengaluru

The progress on establishing Indo-German Centres of Excellence on Innovation, along with enhanced cooperation in the bioeconomy and India’s active participation in global mega science facilities such as FAIR and @desy, reflects a shared commitment to leveraging science for sustainable and transformative outcomes. mea.gov.in/bilateral-docu… @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @MEAIndia @eoiberlin @GermanyinIndia

The extension of the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre @INDOGSTC reaffirms its flagship role in strengthening industry–academia partnerships across advanced manufacturing, medical technologies, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and inclusive programmes such as WISER.

The India–Germany Joint Statement, issued following the meeting of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji @narendramodi with H.E. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz @_FriedrichMerz, during the latter's visit, highlights the growing depth of bilateral cooperation in science, technology & innovation.

The 13th Finance Committee Meeting of IGSTC was held on 8th Jan 2026 under the chairpersonship of Ms. Yatinder Prasad, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, DST and Dr Renata Feldmann, BMFTR to deliberate key financial matters. @IndiaDST @bmftr_bund

#LiveNow📢📢 Hon’ble MoS (I/C), MoES, Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses the media on the Year-End Achievements 2025 of the Ministry of Earth Sciences and Science & Technology at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. #Milestones2025 #YearEndAchievements #MoES twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The delegation shared updates on #BRICS nations’ research infrastructure and explored collaboration on mega-science initiatives—advanced neutron sources, synchrotron research, earth & environmental sciences—and on enhancing researcher mobility across member states.

Indian delegation from @IndiaDST, including Dr. @Pratishtha_DST Head, R&D Infrastructure & NSM & Dr. @Arindam_DST Nodal Officer, BRICS STI, participated virtually in the 7th #BRICS Working Group Meeting on Research Infrastructures & Mega Science Projects hosted in Tehran.