Nine New Science Projects Unveiled by PMSTIAC

The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PMSTIAC) has launched nine new national science missions. these missions will be led by a nodal Ministry and in collaboration with academic institutions, other ministries and industry partners. the focus is on finding solutions to complex problems in each of the chosen field in a time-bound manner.

Nine Projects by Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council :-

These are the Nine Projects :

Natural Language Translation Mission – The aim of the mission is to enable access to science teaching and research material in various native language of people in the country. For this, both machine and human translation will be utilised. Implementable solutions for the same will be chalked out in collaboration with scientists by central and state government agencies and start-ups.

Agencies Involved:

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Science and Technology

Quantum Frontier – This mission sees to enhance the current capabilities of the country in the realm of quantum physics and further build capacity to develop quantum computers, quantum communication, quantum chemistry, sensors and new materials etc.

Agencies Involved:

Department of Science and Technology
Department of Space
Department of Atomic Energy
Defence Research and Development organisation
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Artificial Intelligence – The mission aims to benefit India in solving societal problems in areas like healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, infrastructure, education, transportation and mobility. Core capabilities in the field will be developed in collaboration with the academia and the industry players.

Agencies Involved:

NITI Aayog
Department of Science and Technology
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Department of Biotechnology

National Biodiversity Mission – This mission involves comprehensive documentation, cataloguing and mapping of India’s biodiversity. It also documents cultural and traditional practices; assesses the distribution and conservation status of India’s biodiversity; development of professionals to handle large sets of environmental data for management and monitoring of biodiversity; and many more activities that will build a biodiversity based economy.

Agencies Involved:

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
Department of Biotechnology

Electric Vehicles – The mission aims to develop indigenous capabilities based on sound research for developing an electric vehicle ecosystem where battery components, energy efficient materials, electric motors etc., will be developed within the country.

Agencies Involved:

Department of Science and Technology
Department of Heavy Industries
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Power
NITI Aayog

BioScience for Human Health – This mission is to study the human genomes; the impact of nature on nurture on human health; constructing a genome map; and understanding how various environments affect the human health. The outcomes of the research will be used for diagnosing and treating various diseases effectively.

Agencies Involved:

Department of Biotechnology
Department of Health Research
Department of Health
Department of Science and Technology
Department of Atomic Energy

Waste to Wealth – The mission is to develop and deploy new technologies that can efficiently turn waste to wealth.

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Agencies Involved:

Department of Biotechnology
Department of Science and Technology
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of Urban Development
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Deep Ocean Exploration – The mission is to explore the depths of the oceans and toe enhance the knowledge on deep oceans. Also, to understand the impact of climate change on the oceans. Through the mission, deep sea exploration technologies will be developed such as underwater exploration vehicles etc.

Agencies Involved:

Ministry of Earth Sciences
Department of Biotechnology
Department of Space
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Geological Survey of India
National Hydrographic Office
National Biodiversity Authority

AGNIi – This mission is to boost the innovation ecosystem in the country. It is done by connecting the innovators, bringing their technology ready products to the market and propelling techno-entrepreneurship to usher in a new era of inclusive socio-economic growth.