Vigyan Tech 2026: DBT 100+ सरकारी तकनीकों को प्रदर्शित करता है, TECH‑संग्रह और CSIR@100 लॉन्च करता है
11 मई 2026 को, Department of Biotechnology ने Vigyan Tech 2026 का आयोजन किया, जिसमें 14 मंत्रालयों की 100 से अधिक सरकारी‑विकसित तकनीकों को प्रदर्शित किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम ने TECH‑संग्रह कैटलॉग और CSIR@100 रोडमैप लॉन्च किया, जो Viksit Bharat 2047 विज़न के साथ संरेखित भारत की Whole‑of‑Government नवाचार पहल को रेखांकित क…
Vigyan Tech 2026 – A Whole‑of‑Government Technology Expo On 11 May 2026 , the DBT organised Vigyan Tech 2026 at the BRIC‑National Institute of Immunology, Delhi. The event aimed to promote a Whole‑of‑Government strategy for science, technology and innovation. Key Developments More than 100 in‑house technologies from 14 ministries and their autonomous labs were displayed. Launch of TECH‑संग्रह , a catalogue of the showcased inventions. Release of CSIR@100 , highlighting future research priorities. Multiple technology transfer agreements signed with industry partners, covering sectors such as biotechnology, medical diagnostics, agriculture and clean energy. Important Facts DBT‑BRIC transferred: Accelerated Crop Innovation Platform, Active Dried Yeast, Enzyme for lignocellulosic degradation, and CleverCUP NCE for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. ICMR handed over: Factor VIII Inhibitor Test for Haemophilia A, PSP94 ELISA, and multiplex RT‑PCR for Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika detection. CSIR showcased: PRIMA ET‑11, a 100 % electric compact tractor. MoFPI presented: Extruded Products technology, Hybrid Green‑House Solar dryer, and protein‑rich granola bar. Ministry of Electronics & IT unveiled an indigenous Glacier Lake Bathymetry Survey Solution developed by C‑DAC. UPSC Relevance The expo illustrates how the Indian government is integrating science & technology into national development – a recurring theme in Viksit Bharat 2047 . Understanding the <span class="key-term
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Key Insight
Vigyan Tech 2026 signals a whole‑government drive to commercialise public R&D.
Key Facts
- 11 May 2026 – DBT ने BRIC‑National Institute of Immunology, दिल्ली में Vigyan Tech 2026 का आयोजन किया।
- 14 मंत्रालयों और स्वायत्त प्रयोगशालाओं की 100 से अधिक इन‑हाउस तकनीकों को प्रदर्शित किया गया।
- TECH‑संग्रह कैटलॉग लगभग 300 सरकारी‑विकसित आविष्कारों को सूचीबद्ध करता है।
- CSIR@100 बुकलेट CSIR की 2042 तक की अनुसंधान रोडमैप और Viksit Bharat 2047 को रेखांकित करता है।
- मुख्य तकनीक ट्रांसफर: DBT‑BRIC (crop‑innovation platform, dried yeast, lignocellulose enzyme, CleverCUP NCE), ICMR (Factor VIII inhibitor test, PSP94 ELISA, multiplex RT‑PCR for dengue, chikungunya, Zika), CSIR (PRIMA ET‑11 electric tractor)।
- Ministry of Electronics & IT ने C‑DAC द्वारा विकसित एक स्वदेशी Glacier Lake Bathymetry Survey Solution का अनावरण किया।
Background
The expo aligns with National Technology Day (11 May) and the government’s policy of integrating science and technology into development. It demonstrates a whole‑of‑government approach where multiple ministries coordinate to move lab innovations to market, supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision of self‑reliance.
UPSC Syllabus
- GS3 — Developments in science and technology and their applications
- Essay — Science, Technology and Society
- Essay — Economy, Development and Inequality
- Essay — Education, Knowledge and Culture
- GS3 — IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and IPR
- Prelims_GS — Constitution and Political System
- Prelims_GS — Biology and Health
Mains Angle
In Mains, this can be framed as a question on the role of inter‑ministerial coordination in technology transfer and its impact on economic development (GS2). Candidates should discuss policy mechanisms, PPP models and the relevance to India’s innovation ecosystem.