Question: Which of the following ministry of GoI on 2 July 2021 has launched six Technology Innovation Platforms?
a) Ministry of Heavy Industries
b) Ministry of Science & Technology
c) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- On 2 July 2021; Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched six Technology Innovation Platforms.
- Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar inaugurated these through virtual mode.
- These technology innovation platforms will focus on development of technologies for the globally competitive manufacturing in India.
- Shri Javadekar said that these platforms are the gift to the nation during the celebration of AzadikaAmrutMahotsav-Celebration of 75 Years of Independence.
- These platforms will help in bringing all India’s technical resources and the concerned Industry on to one platform.
- These innovation plateforms will provide required momentum to kick start and facilitate identification of technology problems faced by Indian Industry and crowd source solutions for the same.
- The Six Technology Platforms have been developed by-
IIT Madras,
Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI),
International Centre for Automotive Technology(iCAT),
Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI),
BHEL and HMT in association with IISc Banglore.
- These platforms will facilitate industry start-ups, domain experts/professionals, R&D institutions and academia (colleges & universities), to provide technology solutions, suggestions, expert opinions etc.
Links:-
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1732263