As part of the ongoing press tour to Mumbai organised by Press Information Bureau J&K, the delegation of media persons of Jammu & Kashmir today visited the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The visits aimed to acquaint the media persons with India’s scientific progress and research-driven innovations in technology and energy.
According to a statement issued here, the delegation, led by Neha Jalali, Director, PIB Jammu, was accompanied by Faguni Banerjee, PRO, IIT Bombay. At IIT Bombay, the delegates visited the Nanotechnology Lab and were briefed about the National Semiconductor Mission, which seeks to develop a robust semiconductor and display ecosystem to position India as a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design. Officials also informed the delegation about the Semix Project, which promotes collaboration between academia and industry to support startups with funding, infrastructure, and mentoring.
The delegation interacted with Prof. Ravindra Gudi, Deputy Director (Finance, Infrastructure & Administration), who discussed innovations in healthcare, artificial intelligence, and media technology. They also met research students from J&K working on low-cost medical kits for blood analysis that could aid in tackling sickle cell anaemia.
At the Aspire IITB Research Park Foundation, the delegates were briefed on how the park connects industry and academia through collaborative R&D, incubation facilities, and co-creation initiatives that strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem.
Speaking on the occasion, Neha Jalali, Director, PIB Jammu, said, “Visits to premier institutions such as IIT Bombay and DAE are helping journalists from Jammu and Kashmir gain valuable insights into India’s progress in science, research, and technology. Such exposure enriches their understanding and strengthens their professional perspective on national development.”
