Indian Science and Technology Developments : Updates and Discussions
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Expression of Interest (EOI) for Transfer of Technology (ToT) of 1.5 Tesla Indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (IMRI) system
The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) is an autonomous Research & Development institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. SAMEER carries out application-oriented research and technology development in the areas of RF & Microwave Engineering, Medical Electronics, Medical Linear Accelerators, Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMI/EMC), Photonics, Antennas, Communication Systems, Radar Systems, Thermal Engineering and associated software technologies.
The Indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (IMRI) Programme, initiated under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and implemented by SAMEER in collaboration with C-DAC and IUAC, has resulted in the indigenous development and integration of several critical technologies required for a 1.5 Tesla MRI system, including RF coils, high-power RF amplifier, FPGA-based spectrometer, control and monitoring systems, pulse sequences, image reconstruction/visualization software, patient couch, and superconducting magnet technologies.
The objective of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify technically competent and financially sound Indian industries for Transfer of Technology (ToT) and commercialization of the indigenous 1.5 Tesla whole-body MRI Scanner developed by the IMRI Consortium under the IMRI Programme. The selected industry shall undertake technology absorption, product engineering, manufacturing, system integration, testing, regulatory compliance, commercial production, deployment, and lifecycle support, with technical handholding from the IMRI Consortium.
Compatibility (EMI/EMC), Photonics, Antennas, Communication Systems, Radar Systems, Thermal Engineering and associated software technologies.
The Indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (IMRI) Programme, initiated under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and implemented by SAMEER in collaboration with C-DAC and IUAC, has resulted in the indigenous development and integration of several critical technologies required for a 1.5 Tesla MRI system, including RF coils, high-power RF amplifier, FPGA-based spectrometer, control and monitoring systems, pulse sequences, image reconstruction/visualization software, patient couch, and superconducting magnet technologies.
The objective of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to identify technically competent and financially sound Indian industries for Transfer of Technology (ToT) and commercialization of the indigenous 1.5 Tesla whole-body MRI Scanner developed by the IMRI Consortium under the IMRI Programme. The selected industry shall undertake technology absorption, product engineering, manufacturing, system integration, testing, regulatory compliance, commercial production, deployment, and lifecycle support, with technical handholding from the IMRI Consortium.
Specifically, the EOI seeks participation from Indian industries interested in:
- Acquiring and absorbing the IMRI technology developed by the IMRI Consortium through a structured ToT process;
- Manufacturing and demonstration of 1.5T clinical scanner using IMRI technology with hand holding by the IMRI consortium
Sarvam is getting military contracts. This was always going to happen:
Why is this Turkish company, Altinok, granted design wins for what is critical infrastructure in the country? Could a flaw have been introduced to be secretly exploited by their bosom ummah buddies Pakistan (using Turkish drones no less)?
Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc - ALTINOK Consulting Engineering
www.altinoknet.com
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...and now, that funding is here!
FM reaches for the stars, gives cosmic boost to India’s astronomy sphere | Pune News - The Times of India
Pune/Bengaluru: India's expanding contributions to astronomy research appear to have prompted a significant policy and funding push from the Centre, w.timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Two new telescopes are coming up - the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) & the National Large Optical-infrared Telescope (NLOT). Along with an upgrade to the existing Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at Hanle, Ladakh. The NLST will come up close to Pangong Lake while the NLOT, a 12-13m segmented-mirror telescope, will also come up at the Hanle location, both in Ladakh.
Swarajya has a brilliant piece on how the ITOFF facility outside Bengaluru which was set up to serve the TMT project will now be utilized for these indigenous telescopes:
How Budget 2026's Telescope Push Connects To A Decade Of Optics Work
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement Sunday (1 February 2026) that four telescope infrastructure facilities would be set up or upgradedswarajyamag.com
Apparently, the design of NLOT was specifically done to take advantage of ITOFF's expertise developed under the international TMT project.
@Gautam
Some more info on the two new telescopes...
National Large Solar Telescope (NLST)
National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) is a proposed ground based 2-m class optical and near infra-red (IR) observational facility in the country. It is designed to address an array of key scientific issues related to origin and dynamics of solar magnetic fields at a spatial resolution of 0.1-0.3 arc-second. The instrument has a broad scope to support and substantiate the multitude of solar atmospheric observations from space-based ADITYA mission and ground based MAST telescope (Udaipur).
The telescope installation location is near the Pangong lake in Merak, Ladakh, at an altitude of around 4200m. Being a high altitude desert, this location is best suited for optical and near IR observations. The site also provides significant periods of coronagraphic skies (high transparency). The laminar winds with mild gusts throughout the day provide periods of outstanding seeing.
Optical Layout:
Telescope Structure:
Instrument Rotating Table (IRT):
Telescope Building:
Handling Equipment:
Dome:
National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) is a proposed ground based 2-m class optical and near infra-red (IR) observational facility in the country. It is designed to address an array of key scientific issues related to origin and dynamics of solar magnetic fields at a spatial resolution of 0.1-0.3 arc-second. The instrument has a broad scope to support and substantiate the multitude of solar atmospheric observations from space-based ADITYA mission and ground based MAST telescope (Udaipur).
The telescope installation location is near the Pangong lake in Merak, Ladakh, at an altitude of around 4200m. Being a high altitude desert, this location is best suited for optical and near IR observations. The site also provides significant periods of coronagraphic skies (high transparency). The laminar winds with mild gusts throughout the day provide periods of outstanding seeing.
Optical Layout:
Telescope Structure:
Instrument Rotating Table (IRT):
Telescope Building:
Handling Equipment:
Dome:
Many more details on each of these segments (and the science it's expected to work on) here:
NLST: Overview
www.iiap.res.in
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National Large Optical Telescope (NLOT)
The 13.7 meter National Large Optical Telescope (NLOT) is India's next-generation flagship ground-based astronomical facility, designed to place the country at the forefront of global observational astronomy. Located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, NLOT will provide unprecedented sensitivity, angular resolution, and spectroscopic capability in the optical and infrared regimes.
With nearly fifteen times the collecting area of India's existing 4-meter class telescopes and advanced adaptive optics for diffraction-limited performance in infrared, NLOT will enable transformative science across astrophysics while ensuring sustained national access to a world-class facility.
Modern astronomy is driven by large multi-wavelength facilities such as JWST, LSST, SKA, and gravitational-wave observatories. To fully exploit discoveries from these missions, deep and rapid optical–infrared follow-up is essential. NLOT is designed to serve precisely this role — acting as a national “force multiplier” that maximizes India’s scientific return from global investments in astronomy and space science.
The telescope will also ensure long-term access for Indian researchers, complementing India’s participation in international facilities like the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), while enabling discovery-driven science aligned with national priorities.
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National Large Optical Telescope (NLOT)
The 13.7 meter National Large Optical Telescope (NLOT) is India's next-generation flagship ground-based astronomical facility, designed to place the country at the forefront of global observational astronomy. Located at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, NLOT will provide unprecedented sensitivity, angular resolution, and spectroscopic capability in the optical and infrared regimes.
With nearly fifteen times the collecting area of India's existing 4-meter class telescopes and advanced adaptive optics for diffraction-limited performance in infrared, NLOT will enable transformative science across astrophysics while ensuring sustained national access to a world-class facility.
Modern astronomy is driven by large multi-wavelength facilities such as JWST, LSST, SKA, and gravitational-wave observatories. To fully exploit discoveries from these missions, deep and rapid optical–infrared follow-up is essential. NLOT is designed to serve precisely this role — acting as a national “force multiplier” that maximizes India’s scientific return from global investments in astronomy and space science.
The telescope will also ensure long-term access for Indian researchers, complementing India’s participation in international facilities like the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), while enabling discovery-driven science aligned with national priorities.
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Not much data is available on the NLOT so far, anyway check out the official page:
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