{"id":665,"date":"2025-11-05T13:19:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalwarta.live\/?p=665"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:19:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:19:43","slug":"csir-showcases-indias-leap-in-advanced-materials-and-manufacturing-at-estic-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalwarta.live\/?p=665","title":{"rendered":"CSIR Showcases India\u2019s Leap in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing at ESTIC 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New Delhi | November 5, 2025<\/strong> The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)<\/strong> showcased India\u2019s technological prowess in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing<\/em> during a landmark technical session held on Day 3 of the Empowering Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025<\/strong>. The event brought together eminent scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs who discussed cutting-edge technologies shaping India\u2019s innovation ecosystem and industrial future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pioneering a Technologically Empowered Bharat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The plenary session on Advanced Materials & Manufacturing was chaired by Dr. (Mrs) N. Kalaiselvi<\/strong>, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR.
In her address, Dr. Kalaiselvi emphasized that science, research, and advanced materials form the three foundational pillars of Viksit Bharat 2047.<\/em> She highlighted that advancements in materials science, clean energy, biotechnology, and emerging technologies will define India\u2019s growth trajectory in the coming decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWith CSIR and India\u2019s premier scientific institutions leading cutting-edge research, the nation is building a future that is self-reliant, innovation-driven, and technologically empowered,\u201d
said Dr. Kalaiselvi.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

She noted that ESTIC 2025 acts as a dynamic platform where ideas, science, and advanced technologies intersect<\/em> \u2014 accelerating India\u2019s transition to a knowledge-powered economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Matter to Materials: The Age of Precision Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Giridhar Udapi Rao Kulkarni<\/strong>, Former President of JNCASR, Bengaluru, explained the transformative evolution \u201cfrom matter to materials\u201d<\/em> \u2014 moving beyond raw elements to engineered structures crafted for precision and performance.
Highlighting India\u2019s journey from the Stone Age mindset to the Age of Technology<\/em>, Prof. Kulkarni said that materials science is driving innovations across semiconductors, composites, and smart polymers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWith nano-scale precision, shape control, and dimensional engineering, science can accelerate India\u2019s manufacturing revolution,\u201d he noted, outlining the continuum \u2014 Science \u2192 Innovation \u2192 Manufacturing \u2192 Product.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Industry Leaders Spotlight Indigenous Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The session also featured powerful presentations from leaders across sectors driving India\u2019s technological transformation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Shri Pawan Kumar Chandana<\/strong>, Co-founder & CEO, Skyroot Aerospace, Hyderabad<\/em>, spoke on \u201cElevating Aerospace: The Frontier of Advanced Composites and 3D Printing.\u201d<\/em>
    He revealed that Skyroot Aerospace<\/strong> is developing India\u2019s first all-carbon launch vehicle, Vikram-1<\/em>, symbolizing indigenous innovation and engineering excellence in the private space sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Smt. Rajashri Teli<\/strong>, Managing Director, Innovative Projects Pvt. Ltd., Pimpri<\/em>, delivered a talk titled \u201cFrom Blueprint to Breakthrough: When Precision Becomes a National Duty.\u201d<\/em>
    She emphasized the importance of design accuracy, sustainability, and women-led leadership<\/em> in manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Prof. T. Pradeep<\/strong>, IIT Madras, Chennai<\/em>, presented \u201cMatter Dreams at Scale: Creating the Future of Materials,\u201d<\/em> focusing on scalable nanotechnologies for clean water solutions<\/em> and sustainable innovations<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Prof. B. S. Murty<\/strong>, Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru<\/em>, spoke on \u201cBuilding India\u2019s Quantum Edge,\u201d<\/em> showcasing advances in semiconductor design, photonics,<\/em> and quantum computing<\/em> that are propelling India toward a quantum-ready future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    CSIR Leading India\u2019s Innovation Frontier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The successful conclusion of the ESTIC 2025 session reaffirmed CSIR\u2019s commitment<\/strong> to advancing India\u2019s scientific and technological frontiers. The exchange of ideas, insights, and innovations underscored how collaborative partnerships between researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers are powering India\u2019s transition to a knowledge-driven economy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As India marches toward Viksit Bharat 2047<\/strong>, the innovations in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing<\/em> showcased at ESTIC 2025 will be instrumental in driving self-reliance, sustainable growth,<\/em> and global competitiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Participants left the session with renewed enthusiasm to continue shaping India\u2019s future as a global innovation powerhouse.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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