Excelsior Correspondent
MUMBAI, Oct 9: As part of the ongoing press tour to Mumbai organised by Press Information Bureau, the media persons of J&K today visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
At IIT Bombay, the delegates visited the Nanotechnology Lab and were briefed about the National Semiconductor Mission, which seeks to develop a robust semiconductor and display ecosystem to position India as a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design.
Officials also informed the delegation about the Semix Project, which promotes collaboration between academia and industry to support startups with funding, infrastructure and mentoring.
The delegation interacted with Prof Ravindra Gudi, deputy Director (Finance, Infrastructure & Administration), who discussed innovations in healthcare, artificial intelligence and media technology.
They also met research students from Jammu and Kashmir working on low-cost medical kits for blood analysis that could aid in tackling sickle cell anaemia.
At the Aspire IITB Research Park Foundation, the delegates were briefed on how the park connects industry and academia through collaborative R&D, incubation facilities and co-creation initiatives that strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem.
Later in the day, the delegation visited the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), where Rajeev Das, Nuclear Control Projects Wing and Daniel Babu, Head, Public Awareness and Media Interaction, made detailed presentations on the power and non-power applications of nuclear energy.
Speaking on the occasion, Neha Jalali, Director, PIB said, “Visits to premier institutions such as IIT Bombay and DAE are helping journalists from Jammu and Kashmir gain valuable insights into India’s progress in science, research and technology. Such exposure enriches their understanding and strengthens their professional perspective on national development.”
Faguni Banerjee, PRO, IIT Bombay was also present during the visit by Journalists.
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