Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof. @AjaySoodIISc spoke in the NDTV India Unbound Conclave focusing on the theme of ‘Science Powering India’s Future’ held at Le Meridien, New Delhi on 4 June 2026. In the fireside chat, Prof. Sood highlighted the critical role of science and technology in achieving Viksit Bharat@2047 by driving innovations and economic growth. He remarked on the importance of funds such as RDI fund that can help in de-risking research and encouraging private-sector investment and participation in research. It is also equally important to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship from a young age, and this is facilitated by missions such as Atal Innovation Mission. He emphasised on the need to develop strong domestic capabilities in critical technologies such as AI, semiconductors, space, biotechnology, quantum and clean energy. Missions such as IndiaAI Mission, Green Hydrogen Mission, etc. are force multipliers in this direction. Prof. Sood concluded by emphasising on how transitioning from technology adopter to a global technology creator will strengthen national security, strategic autonomy, and technological sovereignty. Prof. Sood called on India’s young talent and future leaders to work towards the goal of Viksit Bharat and create, govern, and scale technologies in a way that strengthens national security, economic competitiveness, and the quality of life for its citizens. Watch the full interview: youtu.be/jMKBHbZf82Y

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, joined Hon’ble Minister of Education Shri @dpradhanbjp for the launch of Bharat Innovates 2026, a flagship initiative of the @EduMinOfIndia aimed at identifying, mentoring, and showcasing some of India’s most promising technology ventures emerging from Higher Education Institutions and Centrally Funded Technical Institutes. Scheduled from 14–16 June 2026 in Nice, France, Bharat Innovates 2026 will bring together 120 selected Indian Deep Tech startups and innovators with a global audience of investors, industry leaders, policymakers, research institutions, and technology partners, providing a platform to showcase India's innovation and entrepreneurial talent on the world stage. The summit will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi and H.E. President @EmmanuelMacron, underscoring the growing India–France partnership in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢s𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 The Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (@ISTEM_IISc), an initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 3 January 2020 to make scientific research infrastructure more accessible and collaborative. Today, ISTEM serves as India’s national equipment repository, hosting over 30,000 scientific instruments and facilities and enabling researchers, innovators, startups, and institutions across the country to identify and access advanced research infrastructure. With more than 1 lakh equipment bookings facilitated to date, ISTEM is helping maximise the utilisation of high-value scientific resources while fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government research laboratories. By improving access to shared infrastructure, the platform is strengthening India’s research ecosystem and enabling researchers to focus on discovery, innovation, and impact.

The One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, launched on 1 January 2025, is expanding access to global scholarly knowledge across India's higher education and research ecosystem. Through ONOS: ➡️ More than 6,000 higher education and research institutes now have access to over 13,000 journal titles from major international publishers and research platforms. ➡️ Researchers can benefit from dedicated Open Access publishing support through allocated funding mechanisms. ➡️ Scholarly content can be accessed remotely through the Indian Access Management Federation (INFED), making research resources available beyond campus boundaries. ➡️ The platform supports interdisciplinary inquiry by bringing together resources spanning science, technology, medicine, social sciences, humanities, and management. ➡️ Researchers at institutions in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, as well as those in remote regions, can access the same high-quality academic literature available at leading national institutions. By widening access to knowledge and reducing barriers to scholarly resources, ONOS is helping create a more inclusive, connected, and research-driven academic landscape across India.

India is among the few countries in the world with a robust science advisory ecosystem that helps translate scientific knowledge into impactful policy outcomes. The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India supports the country's technological future through two apex national science advisory platforms: ➡️ Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) ➡️ Empowered Technology Group (ETG) Bringing together eminent scientists, technologists, policymakers, and government leaders, these mechanisms identify emerging opportunities, address critical challenges, and guide strategic interventions across priority sectors. PM-STIAC and ETG have played a key role in advancing policy choices and national missions in frontier areas such as Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems, One Health, Green Hydrogen, and Deep Ocean Exploration. Through evidence-based science advice, OPSA continues to strengthen the country’s STI ecosystem and build a future-ready nation.

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof. @AjaySoodIISc Kumar Sood was conferred with the Honorary Degree (Honoris Causa) at the 63rd to 68th Annual Convocations of the @svuniversitytpt (SVU) held on 10 June 2026. In his address as the chief guest, Prof. Sood congratulated the graduating students on their convocation. He necessitated for the research ecosystem to be both productive and transformative, moving beyond academics. Prof. Sood also emphasised the importance of initiatives such as RuTAG and Science and Technology Clusters to bridge technology gaps, boost economy, and tackle real world challenges. Prof. Sood encouraged the students to engage with frontier technologies such as robotics, physical artificial intelligence, and drones and embrace interdisciplinary collaboration, rather than working in siloes, for the prosperity of our nation and well-being of humanity. An inclusive framework is the need of the hour and will help address pressing challenges of climate change, pandemics, energy transition, digital transformation, etc. Watch the full convocation address at: youtube.com/watch?v=Cv4tHWxi…

Over the last 12 years of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s tenure, India has witnessed emergence of several science initiatives that has strengthened the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem and has helped India transition towards being a global technology creator. From economic growth and digital transformation to infrastructure expansion, social empowerment and a stronger global presence, this journey has been shaped by a sustained focus on development and citizen welfare. A defining feature of this period has been India's emergence as a leading growth engine of the world economy. Reforms, financial inclusion, digital public infrastructure, manufacturing growth and support for enterprise have helped create new opportunities and strengthen India's position on the global stage. The impact of this journey can be seen across every sphere of national life, from Garib Kalyan, Annadata prosperity, and Nari Shakti to youth empowerment, healthcare, infrastructure, defence modernisation, technological innovation, cultural resurgence, middle-class welfare, Rashtra Pratham, and the development of the North East through the Ashtalakshmi vision. India's development story has also been guided by a commitment to sustainable growth through renewable energy, Mission LiFE, clean mobility, biofuels and conservation efforts, demonstrating that growth and environmental responsibility can advance together. As India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, let us highlight the important scientific milestones, technological advancements, and share India's journey of transformation, empowerment, and nation-building. #LongestServingElectedPMModi @AjaySoodIISc

Under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has been driving forward a range of initiatives and missions - from IndiaAI and National One Health Mission to RuTAG, सह Sankalp, RSVC, S&T Cluster and Manthan. The last two years have marked significant progress: broader access to scholarly infrastructure through I-STEM, open knowledge for researchers and academicians through One Nation One Subscription, and dedicated funding pathways via Anusandhan National Research Foundation and Research Development and Innovation fund. Missions like the National Green Hydrogen Mission and National Quantum Mission reflect the urgency of the moment, and India is rising to meet it on a global scale.

As AI becomes a bigger part of everyday life and business, the demand for data centres in India is growing rapidly. With AI-powered infrastructure requiring far more electricity than traditional systems, India is looking at nuclear energy, along with solar and wind, to meet future power needs. Experts believe this shift will be key to supporting the country’s digital growth while strengthening long-term energy security. Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood reiterated the need for less reliance on fossil fuels for energy consumption and instead harness renewable energy. Read the full article: datacenters.economictimes.in…

Mr Ofer Mosseri, Senior Vice President and Mr Osher Gilinsky, Vice president from @Clarivate called on the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Prof. @AjaySoodIISc and Scientific Secretary Dr (Mrs) Parvinder Maini to discuss India’s evolving scientific ecosystem and potential contributions through research in AI-enabled capabilities and tools that empower researchers, institutions, and policymakers. The meeting deliberated on One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, future opportunities to strengthen researcher access and impact within the ONOS ecosystem, Clarivate's latest AI-driven advancements and research intelligence capabilities, and potential collaboration areas that align with India’s broader science, technology, and innovation priorities. The meeting was joined by Ms Anamika Chourasia, Sr Director, Government & Academia, South APAC and Mr Mahesh Bangali, Director Sales South Asia, Academia & Government from Clarivate. Dr Hafsa Ahmad, Scientist ‘D’ also joined from the Office of PSA.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲. This policy governs the use of OPSA's identity marks in events, publications, digital platforms, media etc. It outlines approval requirements and standards for the accurate representation of OPSA's institutional identity. This policy is now in effect. Please click here to access this policy- psa.gov.in/CMS/web/sites/def…

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 : 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧- 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓 | 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Nuclear science and accelerator technologies have played a transformative role in India's scientific, technological, and socio-economic development. Featured in the April edition of Vigyan Dhara, this article explores how decades of fundamental research have translated into impactful applications across healthcare, agriculture, industry, environmental studies, energy, and national security. It traces India's remarkable journey from pioneering nuclear research in the 1930s to the development of world-class indigenous capabilities. Key achievements, including medical cyclotrons for affordable healthcare, radiation processing technologies for agriculture and industry, accelerator-based environmental studies, advanced nuclear energy systems, and emerging applications in space propulsion are also highlighted. Explore more on this article, written by Dr Amit Roy, Former Director, @iuac_official and featured in the April Edition of Vigyan Dhara- Mega Science Vision 2035: A Snapshot (Part 1)- Nuclear Physics and Accelerator S&T and Application: lnkd.in/gHGxMCNi @BARCIndia | @TIFRScience #VigyanDhara #MegaScienceVision2035 #NuclearScience #AcceleratorScience #DeepTech #AtmanirbharBharat #IndianScience #Innovation #NuclearTechnology

Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, delivered a video message on the occasion of the launch of the Association of Indian Researchers and Academics in the Czech Republic (INDRA-CZ), an initiative of the @IndiainCzechia. The association aims to bring together Indian researchers, scientists, academicians, innovators, and professionals across the Czech Republic on a common platform to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. In his address, Prof. Sood highlighted the long-standing India–Czechia partnership, founded on mutual trust, democratic values, and a shared commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation. He underscored the significance of INDRA-CZ in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthening academic and professional networks, facilitating joint research and innovation projects, and enhancing engagement among universities, research institutions, industry, and startups in both countries. Prof. Sood also highlighted several potential avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation, including nuclear energy, laser technologies, nanotechnology, robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. He noted that ongoing collaborations involving @IndiaDST, @DBTIndia, @CSIR_IND, and the @CzechAcademy reflects the growing momentum of India–Czechia cooperation in emerging technologies and scientific research. He encouraged the Indian research diaspora in the Czech Republic to actively engage with opportunities emerging through initiatives such as the @ANRFIndia and the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening research excellence, accelerating technology translation, and expanding international collaboration.

In an engaging conversation on Bharat Reloaded, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. @AjaySoodIISc shared how science, technology, and innovation are driving India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. From the National Quantum Mission and One Health Mission to the Manthan Platform and deep-tech startups, these initiatives are strengthening India's technological capabilities, fostering innovation, and building a self-reliant future. Watch the full episode on: youtu.be/ABYfh00hzcA?si=mwS7… @DDNewslive