Bengaluru, NFAPost: NITI Aayog Member Dr V K Saraswat on Wednesday unveiled CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) innovations JALDOST and Q-Plane as part of curtain raiser event for “One Week One Lab” (OWOL).
Speaking at the event, NITI Aayog Member Dr V K Saraswat exhorted the scientific community to complete their projects in a time bound manner.
“It is very much critical that scientists should complete their project on time. This will help the industry to take maximum benefit out of the innovation,” said NITI Aayog Member Dr V K Saraswat.
He also told the scientific community to work with startup innovation which will further fuel multiplier effect in India.
“I am happy that “One Week One Lab” (OWOL) programme will ignite the minds of young innovators, students, startups, academia, and industry towards deep tech ventures. This these-based campaign launched by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) will fuel innovation,” said Dr V K Saraswat.
The campaign, following the suggestion of Union Minister of Science and Technology & Vice President of CSIR Dr. Jitendra Singh aims to bring exclusive innovations, technological breakthroughs, and scientific advancements to the people of India.
All the 37 laboratories of CSIR, spread across India, are showcasing their cutting-edge research and developments one after the other, every successive week.
It operates on water and is designed to remove excess aquatic weeds and floating waste from water bodies, thereby promoting a cleaner and healthier environment.
Dr. V K Saraswat will also flag-off the JALDOST-I on its journey to CSIR Laboratory NEERI in Nagpur, further exemplifying the collaborative spirit of CSIR.
The second innovation to be launched is the NAL Q-Plane, a lightweight all-electric UAV with vertical take-off and landing capabilities. Featuring autonomous flight, this state-of-the-art UAV boasts a range of 30 km and endurance of up to 70 minutes.
Its modular design and quick assembly further enhances transportation and field operations, making it an exceptional addition to the already-growing repertoire of UAVs at CSIR-NAL.
During the curtain raiser event, the brochure and webpage containing the details of the events scheduled from September 19 to 24, 2023, will also be released.
The OWOL event will be officially inaugurated on September 19 by an honourable state government official. The event will offer an exceptional platform for experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to exchange ideas, share best practices, and discuss strategies for seamless transition of research breakthroughs into successful commercialization.
The second day of the event shall revolve around the theme of “Collaboration for Innovation & Growth.” The focus will be on the challenges and opportunities for MSMEs and Start-ups to contribute to aircraft programs by developing indigenous components and systems.
Discussions will explore the market potential of UAVs and electric air mobility and their transformative impact on various sectors such as transportation, logistics, agriculture, surveillance, and more. The panel discussions will delve into the dynamic relationship between start-ups and research labs, focusing on the collaborative strategies that foster replicable initiatives in the innovation continuum, specifically from prototype to production (P2P).
The third day will feature informative lectures on diverse skill development programs and opportunities available for the benefit of students in educational institutions. Additionally, the event will witness the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various colleges to foster collaboration.
The fourth day will be dedicated to the “Students Scientist Connect” programme, as part of the JIGYASA initiative. This programme will provide school children with a unique opportunity to visit the technology
exhibition and get hands-on experience with exciting activities like aeromodelling.
The fifth and sixth day of the event will be open exclusively for college students and public, respectively. They will have the chance to witness the latest developments in aerospace technology and learn about the remarkable achievements of CSIR-NAL.
