IIT Madras

January 2, 2025 2:53 PM

IIT Madras, Agriculture Ministry to partner on project VISTAAR to empower farmers

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources). The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural extension system through digitalisation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed between the Agriculture Ministry and IIT Madras will enrich the VISTAAR platform by integrating informati...

Government unveils roadmap to make India global leader in e-mobility

The government on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at positioning India as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) technology. The “e-Mobility R&D Roadmap for India” was launched at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe in New Delhi by Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Developed after extensive analysis of the global automotive sector, the roadmap focuses on four key areas: energy storage cells, EV aggregates, materials and recycling, and...