Curtain raiser for maiden ESTIC-2025: science and innovation conclave at Bharat Mandapam, 3â5 November 2025
On 6 October 2025 in New Delhi, Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the curtain raiser for the maiden Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 3 to 5 November 2025 on the theme 'Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047'.
Summary
On 6 October 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh launched the curtain raiser for the maiden Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 3 to 5 November 2025 on the theme 'Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047'. Conceived by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser as India's first integrated science, technology and innovation platform, it will cover 11 thematic areas including semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, space and clean energy, and bring together 13 ministries and departments. The minister said India ranks sixth in patent filing and fourth in publications. Principal Scientific Adviser Dr Ajay Kumar Sood and DST Secretary Prof. Abhay Karandikar also spoke.
Key facts
- Event
- ESTIC-2025 (maiden) â Bharat Mandapam, 3â5 Nov 2025
- Theme
- Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047
- Scope
- 11 thematic areas; 13 ministries/departments
- Conceived by
- Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser
- India's rank
- 6th in patent filing; 4th in publications
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many thematic areas will the maiden Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) focus on?
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Correct answer: C â 11
PIB: the conclave will focus on emerging and frontier technologies as eleven identified thematic areas; 13 ministries and departments are participating.
What is the theme of ESTIC-2025, to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 3 to 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B â Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047
PIB: ESTIC-2025 is themed 'Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047' and slated for 3â5 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam.