Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 September 2023, Issue 21

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Induction of Second ACTCM Barge of the series LSAM 16 (Yard 126) Mahendragiri, the 7th Stealth Frigate of Project 17A, Launched Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 DAC Approves AoN for Nine Capital Acquisition Proposals...

October 18 , 2023

Challenges in Reforms of DRDO

The Government of India has set up a nine-member committee to revamp the Department of Defence Research and Development (DR&D) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) which, though technically separate entities, segue...

October 5 , 2023

India’s Defence Exports: Recent Trends and the Way Forward

In a highly competitive international defence market, India has recently made its mark and has huge opportunity to become a significant player. India’s defence exports have reached to an all-time high of approximately ₹16,000crore (US $ 1.94 billion...

September 16 , 2023

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 July 2023), Issue 18

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Value of Defence Production Crossed the Figure of Rs One Lakh Crore First Barge of the Series LSAM 7 (Yard 75) Delivered to Indian Navy Launch of Second ACTCM Barge, Yard 126 (LSAM 16) Indian Military Looking...

September 1 , 2023

India’s Connection with the STEMM Diaspora

One of the most visible aspects of India’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership is the growing engagement with the Indian diaspora. In an effort to further strengthen India’s connection with the diaspora, the government has...

July 10 , 2023

Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX): Where do We Stand?

Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) and the Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC) platforms The iDEX platform was launched in April 2018 under the DIO (Defence Innovation Organisation) and the aim was for “creation of an ecosystem to foster...

February 22 , 2023

VIF-FICCI Conference 2022; Making India a Global Drone Hub

On 01-02 September 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) jointly organised a two-day conference on Making India a Global Drone Hub in New Delhi, India. The two-day...

November 1 , 2022

DRDO-Industry Interaction on Improving the Defence R&D Ecosystem

(VIF organized an interaction among DRDO, Indian defence industry and the strategic community on 8th June 2022 on synergizing the Defence R&D ecosystem in India. Mr Hari Babu Srivastava, Director General Technology Management, DRDO apprised the...

July 25 , 2022

Discussion with Chairman DRDO on Self Reliance in Defence Technologies

VIF organised a round table discussion among Dr G Satheesh Reddy, the Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), the strategic community and representatives from the private Indian...

May 3 , 2022

Boosting electronics manufacturing in India

By 2025, India aims to achieve a GDP of $5 trillion and a digital economy of $1 trillion. Since electronics underpin manufacturing, the demand for electronic products will rise to $400 billion by 2025. To meet the growing demand for electronic...

August 10 , 2021