Guwahati (Assam) [India], August 22 (HBTV): Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati participated in the INUP Users Meet 2024, a national event co-organised by the INUP host institutes--Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and IIT Kharagpur--in association with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.

INUP is a flagship program initiated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2008 at IIT Bombay and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and expanded to include IIT Guwahati, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras in 2021. 

The INUP Users Meet provided a vital platform for innovators, experts, and stakeholders within the nanoelectronics ecosystem to exchange insights and discuss the expansion of excellence in nanoelectronics research across India. 

The event highlighted the achievements of the pioneering Indian Nanoelectronics User Program (INUP) and its significant role in transforming ideas into innovations. 

The Secretary of MeitY, Government of India, S Krishnan, graced the event as the Chief Guest and delivered the keynote address, where he emphasized the pivotal role INUP has played in advancing nanoelectronics research in India. 

During his keynote address, Chief Guest S Krishnan underscored the importance of the INUP program, stating, "The Indian Nanoelectronics User Program (INUP) has become a cornerstone of nanoelectronics research in India, functioning as a national facility that is accessible to all academic and research institutions. We have made significant strides in this journey, and as we look ahead, our focus will be on enhancing our research capabilities and fostering stronger collaborations across institutions. MeitY remains fully committed to supporting this vital program, ensuring that we continue to reach new milestones in India's semiconductor and nanoelectronics sectors." 

Krishnan further highlighted the program's role in advancing the semiconductor mission, noting, "The INUP program represents our collective effort to drive innovation in the semiconductor field. For instance, IIT Guwahati is uniquely positioned to train the workforce that will contribute to the upcoming Tata semiconductor assembly and test facility in Assam." 

Speaking during the event, Sunita Verma, Senior Director at MeitY, Government of India, highlighted how collaborations fostered through INUP will pave the way for emerging startups and facilitate nationwide knowledge transfer.     

Sangeeta Semwal, a Scientist from MeitY, emphasized the importance of programs like INUP, which are conducted by top IITs with state-of-the-art facilities, in providing an excellent platform for nano semiconductor researchers.

The event featured success stories from INUP users, keynote addresses by leading experts, technical sessions, poster presentations, and interactive discussions, all aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation within the nanoelectronics community. One of the event's highlights was the felicitation ceremony, where outstanding contributors to the program were recognized for their achievements. 

(ANI)