NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Science, Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the exhibition of StartUps, scientific institutions and departmental technologies at the ‘Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave’ (ESTIC)-2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from October 27 to 29.
In his address Singh called for stronger linkages between StartUps and industry, emphasising the Government’s role in facilitating partnerships that can help indigenous innovations move from research and development to wider commercial adoption.
He said that India’s expanding innovation ecosystem offers significant opportunities for startups to connect with industry and other potential technology adopters, develop practical applications and scale up their solutions.
He urged stakeholders to come forward and make effective use of these opportunities to strengthen India’s innovation-led growth.
The conclave features selected 50 deep-tech startups, 13 departmental stalls and 10 departmental technologies, reflecting the breadth of India’s scientific and technological capabilities.
During his visit, the Minister reviewed a range of innovations demonstrating how scientific research is addressing challenges across sectors, from food and nutrition to advanced electronics.
Among the exhibits was CSIR Designer Rice, a high-protein, low-glycaemic-index rice developed at CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST).
The rice contains approximately 20 per cent protein and has a reported glycaemic index of 54, placing it in the low-GI category.
The exhibition also showcased JEET, the SCMC4212 microcontroller unit developed by Signalchip, reflecting India’s growing capabilities in indigenous semiconductor and electronic-system design.
