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PM Modi’s big tech push! New RDI Scheme Fund to be inaugurated tomorrow

| @indiablooms | Nov 02, 2025, at 04:25 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Monday, when he is expected to launch the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund.

"The Prime Minister will also address the gathering on the occasion," his office said in a statement, sharing details of the event.

"In a major boost to the R&D ecosystem in the country, Prime Minister will launch the ₹1 Lakh Crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund," the statement said.

The scheme aims to promote a private sector–driven research and development ecosystem in the country.

ESTIC 2025 will be held from 3–5 November 2025.

The conclave will bring together over 3,000 participants from academia, research institutions, industry and government, along with Nobel Laureates, eminent scientists, innovators and policymakers.

Deliberations will focus on 11 key thematic areas, including Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Manufacturing, Blue Economy, Digital Communications, Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing, Emerging Agriculture Technologies, Energy, Environment & Climate, Health & Medical Technologies, Quantum Science & Technology, and Space Technologies.

ESTIC 2025 will feature talks by leading scientists, panel discussions, presentations and technology showcases, providing a platform for collaboration among researchers, industry and young innovators to strengthen India’s science and technology ecosystem.

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