Union Minister Interacts with VAIBHAV Fellows at ESTIC 2025

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh interacted with VAIBHAV Fellows from around the world during a Round Table at the “Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025)”, a 3-day event showcasing India’s innovation landscape.

• Global Participation:
  • The session brought together eminent NRI scientists and scholars representing institutions from countries such as the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Australia.
  • Fellows praised the government’s efforts to institutionalize scientific engagement with the Indian diaspora through the VAIBHAV Fellowship.
• Key Discussions and Suggestions:
  • Participants offered constructive recommendations to strengthen India’s science and technology ecosystem.
  • They emphasized the need to deepen collaborative research, facilitate knowledge exchange, and create joint innovation platforms between Indian and global research institutions.
• About the VAIBHAV Fellowship Programme:
  • Implemented by the Union Ministry of Science and Technology, the VAIBHAV Fellowship aims to foster collaboration between scientists of the Indian diaspora and Indian higher educational or research institutions.
  • Under the scheme, a VAIBHAV Fellow identifies an Indian host institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months per year in India for a maximum period of three years.
  • The programme seeks to leverage global expertise for strengthening India’s research capacity, innovation ecosystem, and academic excellence.
• Broader Vision:
  • The initiative aligns with the government’s mission to connect global Indian talent with national priorities, accelerating India’s transformation into a science-led, innovation-driven economy.