1. Quantum Technologies

Vertical Introduction

Quantum Technologies (QT) is an emerging field of research and development, which has the potential to fundamentally transform the future of the world economy. Advances made in the recent years has firmly established that there is a definitive advantage in investing in QT, since they can outperform their classical counterparts in economically important tasks such as factoring, imaging, cryptanalysis, cryptography, steganography, lithography, sensing, drug development and learning. Just like the first half of the twentieth century revolutionized our understanding of quantum physics and its ubiquitous role in the universe, the second half ushered in the era of computers and information technology. The next few decades are poised to bring about yet another scientific and industrial revolution, by harnessing the power of quantum for computing, communication, sensing, and other related applications. The time is appropriate for our nation to join this revolution, as the development of this rapidly emerging field will critically intersect our strategic interests and social welfare.

The path to excellence in quantum technology is multi-pronged and multi-disciplinary, requiring expertise in diverse areas such as Quantum Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Material Science, Electronics, and Cryogenics.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
2. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
3. CSIR-National Physical Laboratory(CSIR-NPL), New Delhi
4. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
5. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
6. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
7. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
8. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
9. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
10. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
11. The Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI)

2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML)

Vertical Introduction

AIML has the potential to fundamentally transform human civilization. Its importance is being increasingly recognized by societies across the globe as a key technology with the ability to solve some of the most complex societal problems of our times such as universal access to healthcare and education, efficient transportation, increased efficiency in providing e-governance services to the public, etc. To harness the power of AI, focused national efforts are underway, including in India.

The goal of AI is to develop computational systems which have human-like abilities. Over the last few decades, there has been significant progress towards developing systems which can perform basic AI tasks such as recognizing pictures, having conversations, etc. It has now matured to a level where AI applications are beginning to impact our daily lives: products like Alexa are now functioning like secretaries. The next generation of AI tools will be able to solve more complex problems but will require significant research in diverse fields including Computer Vision and Image Processing, Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Virtual Reality, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Cyber security, Software Engineering, Brain Inspired Computing, etc. Apart from myriad opportunities AIML have to offer, it also comes with short term and long term challenges. Many jobs, which are often routine and mundane, can be handled by systems which employ AI—many call center jobs are now automated through conversational AI. Also, fairness, accountability, transparency, and explainability of AIML systems is of paramount importance.

It is important that India undertakes a major initiative to move the centrestage of leading edge AIML research, development of AI technologies, and facilitating their adoption in society at large with focus on India oriented problems. It is important not only to engage in furthering the research frontiers in AI and create relevant programs for next generation engineers but also be able to reskill professionals who can contribute in an AI enabled world.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
2. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
3. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
4. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
5. CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology And Development Studies(CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi
6. CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute(CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
7. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
8. Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar
9. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai

3. Electronics and Semiconductor Technologies

Vertical Introduction

Semiconductors are essential technology enablers that power many of the cutting-edge digital devices we use today. The global semiconductor industry is set to continue its robust growth well into the next decade due to emerging technologies such as autonomous driving, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and Internet of Things, coupled with consistent spending on R&D and competition among key players. The AI semiconductor scene has seen a race not just at the application level, but also at the semiconductor chip level, where different architectures are vying for a piece of the pie. The cloud is the biggest market for AI chips, as their adoption in data centers continues to increase as a means of enhancing efficiency and reducing operational cost.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur
2. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
3. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
4. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
5. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
6. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
7. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
8. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
9. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata

4. Communication Technologies

Vertical Introduction

Communications technology (CT) refers to technology for unified communications and the integration of telecommunications (wire and wireless signals) and computers, as well as necessary enterprise infrastructure, security & protection, protocols and software, middleware, storage and audio-visual systems, that enable users to access, store, transmit, and manipulate information.

The term CT is also used to refer to the convergence of audio-visual and telephone networks with computer networks through an integrated link system. There are large economic incentives to merge the network systems. CT is an umbrella term that includes any communication device, encompassing radio, television, cell phones, computer and network hardware, satellite systems etc. as well as the various services and appliances with them such as video conferencing and distance learning and covers any product that will store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit, or receive information electronically in a digital form.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
2. CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute(CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
3. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
4. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
5. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
6. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata)
7. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
8. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
9. Institute of Physics (IOP) Bhubaneswar

5. Computational Sciences

Vertical Introduction

Computational science or scientific computing refers to the use of mathematical models, simulations, and numerical analysis to solve scientific problems using computers. It encompasses diverse application areas in science and engineering such as materials science, high performance computing, quantum computing, computer vision, earth sciences (atmospheric science, computational fluid dynamics, oil exploration, geospatial science and astronomy), and natural sciences (computational chemistry, computational physics, structural biology, and probability & statistics). Given its vast scope and applications, a collaborative research and development effort in various aspects of computational science is currently the need of the hour. A common platform needs to be built where experts in different areas across the globe can interact with each other and develop solutions for betterment of science and society.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
2. CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute(CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
3. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
4. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
5. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
6. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
7. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
8. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
9. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
10. Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai
11. The Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI)

6. Data Sciences

Vertical Introduction

Data Science is now a mature field poised to change every field of human endeavor. It consists of tools, techniques and methodologies to gather and analyze data for data-driven decision making. It enables a better insight into where we stand and the possible outcomes of our policies, supported by clear facts, thereby enabling us to choose the best path forward.

Data science has extensively been studied in the academia and applied in the industry. However, the strategic and societal sectors are yet to gear up to take advantage of this new science, either due to critical dependency on legacy infrastructure in case of strategic sectors or due to lack of sufficient incentives to change in case of societal sector.

Data scientists need to intervene and ensure penetration of data driven approaches into these sectors, which have far reaching benefits.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication And Information Resources(CSIR-NISCAIR), New Delhi
2. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
3. CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute(CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
4. CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology And Development Studies(CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi
5. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
6. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
7. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
8. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata)
9. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
10. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
11. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar

7. Photonics

Vertical Introduction

The spectrum of the word 'photonics' is indeed quite broad and covers diverse areas; from generation and detection to manipulation through modulation, signal processing, switching and sensing. Until the late 1960s, research based on photonics was confined to traditional domains such as telecommunications and information processing. However, with the advent of lasers, laser diodes, optical fibres and fibre amplifiers, the concept both in terms of basic research and applications has seen a huge upsurge. Having ubiquitous applications, research based on photonics has never been static. Besides fundamental and basic research, development of photonics has always catered to societal needs and to recognise the importance of Photonics (laser).

Modern emerging fields based on quantum information and quantum optics have taken photonic sciences to the next genre. With wavelength domains spanning from deep Ultraviolet to Terahertz, photonics is perhaps one of the most interdisciplinary areas having applications related to almost all branches of Science and Technology. Be it sensing and security, bioimaging, climate change, laser surgery, integrated circuits, the footprint of photonics is omnipresent.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
2. CSIR-Central Glass Ceramic Research Institute(CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata
3. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
4. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
5. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
6. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
7. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
8. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai

8. Aerospace Technologies

Vertical Introduction

India has made rapid strides in the aerospace domain with success stories from space technology, payload delivery system ins, advanced aircraft, helicopter technology and a slew of other flight systems. Development of flying platforms requires assimilation of a wide range of technologies, which are changing rapidly. New blended design paradigms and unmanned vehicle systems, amongst others, provide opportunities to revolutionize the aerospace landscape yet again. The summit will focus on challenges in aerospace technologies that continue to trigger progresses in aerospace systems, propulsion technology, flight structures, computational sciences, unmanned systems, navigation and control. The summit on Aerospace Technologies is a meeting of minds of the experts in aeronautical, space and allied domains, from across the world. The goal is to paint the canvas of the future, to create the road-map of directions that could be taken by academia and industry through innovative mechanisms for collaborative research and development. The summit is a joint effort of IIT Kanpur, IISc, and CSIR-NAL with the support of several domain experts from IITs and institutions across the world.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
2. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
3. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
4. CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur
5. CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories(CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru

9. Materials and Processing Technologies

Vertical Introduction

Any technological development necessarily relies on materials. An integrated effort focused on development of new and advanced materials will have a colossal impact on the technological advancement of new generation devices. Structural materials comprising high performance alloys, ceramics, composites, conducting and magnetic materials are the pre-requisite for the industrial advancement and scientific growth. Materials recycling & purification address sustainability and circular economy while paving way for new business opportunities to a large number of enterprises. Ultra pure materials are critical for sustenance of electronic & opto-electronic industries. Advanced & functional materials and devices based on semiconductors, organic functional, organic-inorganic hybrid, thermo/piezoelectric, luminescent, quantum, and plasmonic materials are useful for variety of modern day technological applications. Development of efficient catalytic protocols for several industrial processes is essential for overall sustainable economical growth. Computational tools can augment the discovery of new materials and accelerate progress of scientific research by aiding prediction of novel material characteristics by way of theoretical algorithms, modeling, simulations and informatics.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory(CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur
2. CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology(CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar
3. CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (CSIR-AMPRI), Bhopal
4. CSIR-National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology(CSIR-NIIST),Thiruvananthapuram
5. CSIR-National Physical Laboratory(CSIR-NPL), New Delhi
6. CSIR-Central Glass Ceramic Research Institute(CSIR-CGCRI), Kolkata
7. CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum(CSIR-IIP), Dehradun
8. CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory(CSIR-NCL), Pune
9. CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute(CSIR-CLRI), Chennai
10. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
11. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
12. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
13. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
14. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata)
15. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMDER), Hyderabad
16. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
17. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
18. The Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI)
19. Institute of Physics (IOP) Bhubaneswar
20. Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar
21. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar

10. Energy

Vertical Introduction

Energy is a critical sector for India's development and growth. India's energy sector is currently dependent on fossil fuels. The challenge is to increase the share of solar, wind and renewables and manage the transition while maintaining affordability and accessibility. Many cities have significant urban air quality issues. There are issues related to high oil and PV module imports, stranded assets of coal power plants and losses of the distribution companies. Innovative solutions are required that involve new-cost effective solutions, nanotechnology and designer materials, integration with storage, hybrid energy systems, use of analytics, intelligence, Internet of Things have significant potential.

The objective of the Energy vertical will be to identify synergies between NRIs and Indian experts to develop strategies for India's technology leadership in a few critical areas including sustainable transport technologies(fuel cells, hydrogen, Electric Vehicles), future electric grid(storage, microgrids and smart grids, energy efficiency and demand side management), sustainable fuels for the future, sustainable energy conversion technologies.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
2. CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum(CSIR-IIP), Dehradun
3. CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory(CSIR-NCL), Pune
4. CSIR-National Physical Laboratory(CSIR-NPL), New Delhi
5. CSIR-National Institute For Interdisciplinary Science and Technology(CSIR-NIIST),Thiruvananthapuram
6. CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
7. CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research(CSIR-CIMFR) Dhanbad
8. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
9. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
10. CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology And Development Studies(CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi
11. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
12. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
13. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
14. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
15. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
16. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
17. Institute of Physics (IOP) Bhubaneswar
18. Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) Gandhinagar

11. Environmental Sciences

Vertical Introduction

The environment we live in comprises of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. Due to ever-increasing urbanization and industrialization, the quality of environmental components has been deteriorating at an exponential rate. Impact of human activity on one of these components affects the quality of others as these components are interconnected and coevolved. Pollution, waste generation, improper disposal of waste, global warming, deforestation, loss of biodiversity and climate change are the major environmental challenges faced by nations of the world. The disruption in the planet's delicate ecosystem can have devastating effects on plant and animal life, as well as on human health for the foreseeable future. Environmental conservation is a key element influencing a nation's development. Science and technology plays a pivotal role in addressing these environmental challenges and can pave way for sustainable development.

Environmental science vertical emphasizes the application of scientific innovations for the management of environmental components and finding solutions for environmental problems under the global concept of environment and sustainable development.

The major topics covered under this vertical include management of vital environmental components viz, air, water and soil, pollution monitoring and modelling, development of eco-friendly products and processes, application of physical, chemical and biological methods to treat contaminated air, water, soil, sludge and sediment, carbon sequestration, resource conservation, waste to wealth and waste to energy technologies and climate change.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
2. CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology(CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar
3. CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum(CSIR-IIP), Dehradun
4. CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography(CSIR-NIO), Goa
5. CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories(CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru
6. CSIR-National Physical Laboratory(CSIR-NPL), New Delhi
7. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
8. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
9. CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute(CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
10. CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology And Development Studies(CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi
11. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
12. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
13. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
14. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
15. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
16. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata

12. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Vertical Introduction

Various advanced manufacturing technologies are needed to achieve the designed complex functionalities required in wide domains such as precision optics, automotive, aerospace, defence and space technologies. These applications involve a range of engineering materials such as polymers, composites, ceramics and metallic alloys. Achieving these complex functionalities depend on realizing complex shapes, high precision in multi-scale dimensions (nano, micro, meso and macro scales), and tailoring material properties (bulk and surface). Such capabilities must be achievable in a repeatable and economical manner in manufacturing, cottage industries leading to social innovations. While some of the technologies are at a mature level and widely deployed, several others are still in the laboratory stages while a few niche technologies have limited access for our country. These niche technologies have to be conceived and developed in the laboratories, tested, and once proven, transferred effectively to MSMEs, industries and entrepreneurs for deployment. Commercial deployment and societal benefits from these advances can sustain only when a large set of human resources are effectively trained in these technologies. This vertical will debate and deliberate on various manufacturing technology challenges, such as smart manufacturing, additive manufacturing, precision / Micro-Nano manufacturing, composites manufacturing, and robotics / automation.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur
2. CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories(CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru
3. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
4. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
5. CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology And Development Studies(CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi
6. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
7. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
8. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
9. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata)
10. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMDER), Hyderabad

13. Earth Sciences

Vertical Introduction

Earth science or geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to the planet Earth. This is a branch of science dealing with the physical and chemical constitution of the Earth and its atmosphere. Earth science can be considered to be a branch of planetary science, but with a much older history. Earth science encompasses four main branches of study, the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and the biosphere, each of which is further broken down into more specialized fields.

There are both reductionist and holistic approaches to Earth sciences. It is also the study of Earth and its neighbours in space. Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the planet to locate and develop energy and mineral resources. Others study the impact of human activity on Earth's environment, and design methods to protect the planet. Some use their knowledge about earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to plan communities that will not expose people to these dangerous events.

Typically, Earth scientists use tools from geology, chronology, physics, chemistry, geography, biology, and mathematics to build a quantitative understanding of how the Earth works and evolves. Earth science affects our everyday lives. For example, meteorologists study the weather and watch for dangerous storms. Hydrologists study water and warn of floods. Seismologists study earthquakes and try to understand where they will strike. Geologists study rocks and help to locate useful minerals.

R&D Institutes

1. Ministry of Earth Sciences (IITM, NIOT, INCOIS & NCPOR)
2. CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute(CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad
3. CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography(CSIR-NIO), Goa
4. CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
5. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
6. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMDER), Hyderabad
7. India Meterological Department (IMD), Delhi
8. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune
9. National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), Noida
10. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad
11. National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai
12. National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Chennai
13. Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi
14. National Centre For Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa
15. National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Chennai
16. National Centre for Seismology (NCS), Delhi

14. Health, Medical Sciences and Biomedical Devices

Vertical Introduction

The Indian healthcare system has evolved significantly in the last decade. Health makes an important contribution to a country's economic progress, as healthy populations live longer and are more productive, thereby helping in nation-building. A number of challenges, however, still need to be addressed in providing access to quality, affordable healthcare in India. A key area of concern for the country is the proportion of non-communicable diseases, which is expected to rise in the next decade. However, identification of novel biological targets, use of advanced diagnostic modalities, and making available effective and affordable medical devices may help in early delineation of disease pathophysiology and its mitigation. Medical devices play a role not only in screening, diagnosing and treating patients but also in restoring patients to normal lives and in regularly monitoring health indicators to prevent diseases. However, India is still largely dependent on import of these medical devices for addressing the huge domestic demand. The Government of India's 'Make in India' initiative presents a platform for the sector to grow indigenously. There is a need to strengthen public healthcare system to ensure access, delivery, quality and affordability of healthcare products to the common citizen.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute(CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
2. CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology(CSIR-IGIB), Delhi
3. CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology(CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh
4. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute(CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow
5. CSIR-Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology(CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad
6. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology(CSIR-IICB), Kolkata
7. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
8. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
9. CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine(CSIR-IIIM), UT of J&K
10. CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research(CSIR-IITR), Lucknow
11. ICMR National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad
12. ICMR National JALMA Institute for Leprosy & Other Mycobacterial Diseases (NJILOMD), Agra
13. ICMR National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), Belagavi
14. ICMR National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru
15. ICMR National Institute for Research in Environmental Health (NIREH), Bhopal
16. ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Bhubaneswar
17. ICMR National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), Chennai
18. ICMR National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), Chennai
19. ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Dibrugarh
20. ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Gorakhpur
21. ICMR National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad
22. ICMR National Animal Resource Facility for Biomedical Research (NARFBR), Hyderabad
23. ICMR National Institute of Research in Tribal Health (NIRTH), Jabalpur
24. ICMR National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases, Jodhpur
25. ICMR-National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED), Kolkata
26. ICMR National Institute of Immunohaemotology (NIIH), Mumbai
27. ICMR National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH), Mumbai
28. ICMR National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), Noida
29. ICMR National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Delhi
30. ICMR National Institute of Medical Statistics (NIMS), Delhi
31. ICMR National Institute of Pathology (NIOP), New Delhi
32. ICMR Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRIMS), Patna
33. ICMR Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC), Port Blair
34. ICMR National AIDS Research Institute (NARI), Pune
35. ICMR National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune
36. ICMR Vector Control Research Centre (VCRC), Puducherry
37. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumba
38. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
39. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
40. Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata)
41. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
42. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad
43. National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore
44. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata
45. Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai
46. TMC-Advance Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
47. National Institute of Biomedical Genomics,Kalyani ( DBT-NIBMG)

15. Pharmaceuticals and Bio Technology

Vertical Introduction

The Pharma & Biotech sector in India has emerged as an important growth area. As the understanding of biological systems has forged ahead, pharmaceutical companies have made increasing use of biotechnology in discovering and manufacturing new medicines. India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally with the Indian generics accounting for 20 percent of global exports in terms of volume. The Indian biotech market is dominated by bio pharmaceuticals with vaccines leading the way, comprising 47 percent of sales. Biologics and large-molecule drugs tend to be more expensive than small-molecule drugs, and India hopes to sweep the market in bio-generics and contract manufacturing as drugs go off- patent and Indian companies upgrade their manufacturing capabilities. India enjoys an important position in the global pharmaceuticals & Biotech sectors. The country also has a large pool of scientists and engineers who have the potential to steer the industry ahead to an even higher level.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum(CSIR-IIP), Dehradun
2. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
3. CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory(CSIR-NCL), Pune
4. CSIR-Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology(CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad
5. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute(CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow
6. CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology(CSIR-IGIB), Delhi
7. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
8. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology(CSIR-IICB), Kolkata
9. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
10. CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology(CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh
11. CSIR-North - East Institute of Science and Technology(CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat
12. CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute(CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow
13. CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal Aromatic Plants(CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow
14. CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine(CSIR-IIIM), UT of J&K
15. CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology(CSIR-IHBT), Palampur
16. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
17. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
18. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
19. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
20. Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP) Kolkata
21. Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Mumbai
22. TMC-Advance Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC)
23. National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar
24. National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi (DBT-NII)

16. Agro Economy and food Security

Vertical Introduction

India is an agrarian country with over 70% people depending on agriculture activities, which play a very vital role in the Indian economy and employment generation. This sector include crops, vegetables, fruits, etc. and livestock, poultry, fisheries and aquaculture farming for ensuring food security, livelihoods, and socio-economic development of urban and village people. In spite of India having huge crops, indigenous livestock and aquatic resources which are capable to feed growing Indian population and other countries populace, this sector has not grown much. It addresses various issues like food and nutritional security, employment, livelihood support and socio-economic status of farming communities. However, due to poor management, government policy, spoilage, climate change, intervention of modern technologies, it has become unviable for farmers to grow food. This may pose food security threat in coming days. Therefore, there is a need to address this knowledge and technology gap through intervention of modern technology and improving indigenous technologies and germplasm of plant, animal,

R&D Institutes

1. ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI),Delhi
2. ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IVRI), Izatnagar
3. CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute(CSIR-CFTRI), Mysore
4. CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal Aromatic Plants(CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow
5. CSIR-North - East Institute of Science and Technology(CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat
6. CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology(CSIR-IHBT), Palampur
7. CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute(CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow
8. CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
9. CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation(CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
10. CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum(CSIR-IIP), Dehradun
11. CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
12. CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute(CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
13. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
14. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
15. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore
16. National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, Mohali (DBT-NABI)
17. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, Hyderabad (DBT-NIAB)

17. Social Sciences

Vertical Introduction

A social scientist needs to conduct the research which can catalyse the benefits of developments reaching the person who is standing at the end while giving space to all thoughts and ideas so that our entire act could be measured by the parameters of collective and the holistic development of the poorest of our society.

The vertical will include discussion on: Behavioural Community Approaches & its impact on Societal Development, Societal aspect of Technology Development, Socio-Economic aspect of Development and Community Health & Preventive care.

18. Management

Vertical Introduction

High-quality management is an essential component of any effective organization as well as society. The management vertical will aim to deliberate initiatives on: Steps and mechanisms to foster academic, institute-wide collaborations between Indian and foreign institutes; Actions that can be instituted to improve the management of Indian college system (Universities, educational bodies/societies, etc.) as well as Research organizations thereby creating a positive impact on the R&D output coming out of India; and key areas for Indian organizations where management inputs (insights generated through research) could be applied in order to bring about a positive transformation.

19. Civil Engineering and Infrastructure

Vertical Introduction

Civil Engineering and Infrastructure deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, power, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, transportation systems including railways, urban services, oil/ gas production, mining sectors etc. This area considers principles of geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering and construction engineering. Civil Engineering infrastructure requires a holistic, coherent understanding of the relationships between all of the important factors that contribute to successful projects while at the same time emphasizing the importance of attention to technical detail. Its purpose is to help integrate the entire civil engineering project life cycle from conception, through planning, designing, making, operating to decommissioning. These networks deliver essential services, provide shelter, and support social interactions and economic development hence, they are society’s lifelines.
The field of civil infrastructure systems builds on and extends traditional civil engineering areas. Rather than focus on individual structural components or structures, civil infrastructure systems emphasizes how different structures behave together as a system that serves a community’s needs. Problems in this field typically involve a great deal of uncertainty, multiple and competing objectives, and sometimes numerous and conflicting constituencies. They are often spatial and dynamic. The technical aspects of infrastructure engineering must be understood in the social, economic, political, and cultural context in which they exist, and must be considered over a long-time horizon that includes not just design and construction, but maintenance, operations, performance in natural disasters and other extreme events, and destruction as well.

R&D Institutes

1. CSIR-Central Road Research Institute(CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi
2. CSIR-Central Building Research Institute(CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee
3. CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre(CSIR-SERC), Chennai
4. CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur