AD correspondent
New Delhi, 7 November
One of the leading multidisciplinary universities, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, showcased transformative Science and Innovation at Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025), held from November 3 to 5, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Organised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in collaboration with 12 ministries and departments (DBT, CSIR, MoES, ICAR, ICMR, MeitY, DoT, AYUSH, DoS, DoAE, DRDO, MoE), the conclave served as a key national platform for sharing scientific achievements and technology-driven innovation, to drive forward the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated ESTIC 2025 in the presence of distinguished scientists, including Nobel Laureate Professor Andre Geim, University of Manchester, policymakers, and innovators from India and across the globe.
In his inaugural address, PM Narendra Modi reiterated the nation’s collective resolve towards Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasising how the 21st century is a period of unprecedented transformation. He said, “The global order is witnessing a major shift. The pace of change today is not linear but exponential. With this mindset, India is advancing in all aspects of emerging science, technology, and innovation with constant focus and commitment. We have established the National Research Foundation to promote research and innovation in our universities. Alongside, we have launched the Research Development and Innovation Scheme with a budget allocation of ₹1 lakh crore.”
Amrita’s exhibition stall showcased innovative technologies and research prototypes in healthcare, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, robotics and drones, climate resilience and other high-tech areas. It attracted top scientists, bureaucrats, industry veterans, researchers, innovators and global visionaries.
During the panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence, Professor P. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, said, “Artificial Intelligence enhances human intelligence and address large-scale societal challenges such as healthcare delivery, disaster prediction, education, and sustainable development. At Amrita, we aim to make sure that AI research not only advances technology but also improves humanity through ethical and compassionate application.”
Encouraging the initiative, Dr Sasangan Ramanathan, Dean Academics & Dean – Faculty of Engineering at Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham said, “Government’s launch of the Research, Development, Innovation scheme fund is a welcome encouragement towards Indian companies investing in R&D thereby promoting product development in India.”
Dr P Rammanohar, Research Director of the Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda (ACARA), School of Ayurveda, Amritapuri, emphasised during the Panel Discussion on Health and Medical Technologies, “Amrita’s approach connects traditional knowledge systems with modern science. At ESTIC 2025, our research showed how evidence-based Ayurveda and modern technology can come together to create innovative healthcare models for preventive and personalized medicine.”
The conclave’s focus on emerging sectors such as quantum technology, AI, advanced materials, space, digital communication, and health sciences allowed Amrita’s researchers to connect with national and international partners. These interactions opened new opportunities for collaborative research, technology transfer, and public-private partnerships that support India’s innovation goals.
