ESTIC 2025

Bringing the world together to discuss AI! Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress.

As the MahaKumbh of AI – IndiaAI Impact Summit opens on Monday, BharatGen, a foundational model developed by consortium led by @iitbombay, will be showcased. ndtv.com/india-news/how… @IndiaAiExpo @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvGoI @OfficialINDIAai

Budget 2026–27 strengthens India’s astronomy ecosystem! Two major new telescope facilities—the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST), National Large Optical–Infrared Telescope (NLOT), upgradation of the Himalayan Chandra Telescope (uHCT) upgrade, and the COSMOS-2 Planetarium—will help accelerate cutting-edge research, deepen immersive learning, and advance India’s leadership in space science. @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @fiddlingstars @IIABengaluru #ViksitBharatBudget

The two and a half hour Chennai-Delhi flight offered ample opportunity to go through the pages of a new publication “Human Edge in the AI Age”. An attempt by the author Nitin Seth to identify, which are according to him, the human strengths that could enable one to stay ahead and possibly maintain the human edge in an age of Artificial Intelligence. Worth a quick read…particularly when many of us are looking forward to participate in the upcoming “India AI Impact Summit 2026” beginning tomorrow at New Delhi.

#DevDiscourse - @jncasr - @IndiaDST scientists discover wave-like heat flow in crystals. @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @kanishkabiswas 🔗 devdiscourse.com/article/law-or…

#BusinessStandard - #UnionBudget2026: Centre tops up #RDI fund with ₹20,000 crore. @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @tdbgoi @ANRFIndia 🔗business-standard.com/budget/news/bu…

#TOI - FM reaches for the stars, boosts astronomy research #UnionBudget2026 #ViksitBharatBudget @nsitharaman @DrJitendraSingh @FinMinIndia @karandi65 @IIABengaluru 🔗timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/fm-r…

#TheHindu - #UnionBudget2026: @IIABengaluru - @IndiaDST to oversee development and upgrade of four telescope infrastructure facilities. #ViksitBharatBudget @nsitharaman @DrJitendraSingh @FinMinIndia @karandi65 🔗thehindu.com/news/national/…

At #ESTIC2025, visionary leaders from DBT, DRDO, NITI Aayog, IITs & industry pioneers came together to discuss Biomanufacturing, Energy & Climate Innovation — shaping India’s path toward a resilient, green, and innovation-driven future. 🇮🇳✨ #ScienceForNation #Bioeconomy

Grammy Award-winner Dr. Ricky Kej and his team set the #ESTIC2025 stage alive with a soul-stirring musical journey celebrating innovation, harmony, and the spirit of a Viksit Bharat. 🇮🇳✨ #ScienceForNation #RickyKej #ESTIC2025 #MusicForChange

The Valedictory Session of #ESTIC2025 celebrated the vision of a #ViksitBharat2047 — with inspiring addresses by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Prof. Abhay Karandikar & senior leaders from India’s S&T ecosystem. 🇮🇳 #ScienceForNation #Innovation #Technology

Session X on Emerging Agriculture Technologies at #ESTIC2025 spotlighted India’s agri-tech leaders driving a sustainable, tech-enabled farming revolution — from genome editing to AI-driven precision agriculture. #AgriTechIndia #SustainableFarming #ViksitBharat2047

At #ESTIC2025, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Indian Air Force & ISRO), the first Indian to visit the ISS, shared an inspiring journey through human spaceflight — unlocking new frontiers in science, innovation & national pride. #ViksitBharat2047 #SpaceScience #ISRO

At #ESTIC2025, pioneers from CSIR, Skyroot Aerospace, HYT Innovative Projects & IIT Madras explored how Advanced Materials & Manufacturing will redefine India’s industrial & scientific future. 🇮🇳 #ViksitBharat2047 #Innovation #DeepTech #MaterialsScience

Day 3 of #ESTIC2025 opened with an inspiring plenary talk by Prof. Masaru Tomita (Keio Univ. & Tsuruoka Science Park) on Synthetic Protein Materials: Industrializing Circular Biomanufacturing. 🌿 Redefining sustainable fashion & green industries! #CircularEconomy

From lab breakthroughs to a greener tomorrow 🌱⚗️ The #ESTIC2025 session on Biomanufacturing and Energy, Environment & Climate brought together leading scientists, entrepreneurs & innovators driving India’s bioeconomy and sustainable future. #ScienceForNation #ViksitBharat2047

At #ESTIC2025, Hon’ble Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh chaired a Round Table on “#VAIBHAV Vision for #ViksitBharat2047”, urging NRI scientists to drive “reverse brain drain” & “brain exchange”, aligning with Hon’ble PM’s vision for a Golden Era of Science & Innovation.

#WatchLive #ESTIC2025 Plenary Talk - 6 Speaker: Prof. Masaru Tomita, Distinguished Professor, Keio University President & CEO, Tsuruoka Science Park Title : Synthetic Protein Materials: Industrializing Circular Biomanufacturing for Apparel & Beyond ➡️youtube.com/live/3F9_dRqbL…

Prof. Hidetoshi Katori (Univ of Tokyo & RIKEN) said #ESTIC2025 provides a vital platform connecting students, scientists & policymakers. He emphasised global collaboration, academia–industry synergy & idea exchange—“Science moves beyond imagination; India’s energy is inspiring".

At NIDHI PitchX session #ESTIC2025, Secretary @IndiaDST, Prof. @karandi65 highlighted historic launch of ₹1 Lakh Cr #RDIF by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi. With swift selection of 2nd-level fund managers, startup investments will accelerate—unlocking new pipelines & potential.