DST Secretary Prof Abhay Karandikar speaks at National Technology Day 2024 celebrated in New Delhi on Saturday.Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Ministry of Science and Technology celebrated National Technology Day 2024 on May 11 at INSA Auditorium, ITO, New Delhi.
Themed “Advancing Clean and Green Technologies for a Sustainable Future,” the event aims to chart a path towards a cleaner, greener and more resilient nation, and will feature leading scientists and Dignitaries and thought leaders gathered together.
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, has announced that electric vehicles (EVs) will be developed through initiatives such as the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) and Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME). He emphasized the promotion of We aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. He highlighted the EV mission led by the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Committee (PM-STIAC), dedicated to developing standards and frameworks to support EV adoption.
Mr. Sood further highlighted the strategic importance of the National Hydrogen Mission in India's journey towards net zero target by 2070. He highlighted significant investment in green hydrogen production as a key element of this mission. Prof. Sood also highlighted continued efforts in Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology, which will further contribute to India's sustainability goals through policies aimed at cost optimization and broader industrial applications. .
Professor Sood said the partnership between OPSA and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) on zero-emission trucking will strengthen India's technology framework and policies towards sustainable development and meet international climate change goals. He emphasized the importance of consultative groups and international cooperation.
DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar emphasized the importance of innovation in national development and stressed the need to foster a culture of innovation and provide opportunities for individuals to contribute to national progress. He highlighted the government's efforts to foster innovation by funding various research and development programs through schemes such as NIDHI and TDB, aimed at nurturing start-ups and fostering entrepreneurship. In his talk, Professor Karandikar highlighted the pivotal role of DST in supporting research and development in the sustainability sector, particularly in clean and green technologies such as water treatment and electric vehicles (EVs). . He noted the significant investments being made in these programs and highlighted TDB's pioneering efforts in supporting start-ups and MSMEs in the clean and green energy sector. Mr. Karandikar emphasized the importance of incorporating technology into policy frameworks to drive progress, highlighting collaboration with ministries and agencies and moving towards sustainability goals. He expressed his desire for India to become a world leader in sustainability efforts, with a vision to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
The keynote address by Padma Shri Professor GD Yadav advocated sustainable solutions, championing carbon removal and technological innovation to achieve net zero by 2070. He emphasized the potential of white hydrogen and the future of green hydrogen. We propose waste-to-wealth factories, plastic hydrogenation, and battery recycling as paths to sustainable innovation.
TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak highlighted the pivotal projects funded by TDB and emphasized the important role of these technologies in promoting environmental management.
Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Chairman of INSA and former Director General of DST, highlighted the important role of technology in achieving sustainability goals and urged policy makers and stakeholders to prioritize technology. “Technology is a double-edged sword, reducing inefficiency but also potentially increasing consumption. To counter this, EVs, green hydrogen, carbon capture and energy efficiency “We need to focus on high quality living conditions. A global transition to renewable energy is essential.” Let technology enable sustainability. ”
The event also featured 23 students representing 20 projects selected to participate in the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Out of 140 students across the country who presented 100 innovative projects, these finalists will be coveted to represent India at Regeneron ISEF to be held from May 11 to 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA. I have earned the right to participate. Known as the world's largest pre-college science fair, Regeneron ISEF brings together more than 1,600 young science enthusiasts from more than 60 countries to foster the exchange of ideas and showcase cutting-edge science. The event, also known as the 'Olympics of Science Fair', serves as a platform for young people to shine on the world stage.
