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.
Exam Relevance
The expo illustrates how the Indian government is integrating science & technology into national development – a recurring theme in Viksit Bharat 2047. Understanding the National Technology Day and the role of ministries like MoST helps answer questions on governance, inter‑ministerial coordination and technology policy.
Way Forward
To translate laboratory breakthroughs into marketable products, the government must:
- Strengthen public‑private partnership frameworks for faster technology licensing.
- Provide fiscal incentives for startups that adopt government‑developed technologies.
- Create a unified digital portal to track the lifecycle of each showcased technology.
- Encourage capacity building in peripheral regions to avoid concentration of R&D in a few institutes.
Such steps will deepen the Whole‑of‑Government ethos, reduce institutional silos and accelerate India’s journey toward a self‑reliant, technologically advanced nation.