The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the Department of Space (DOS), organised a Curtain Raiser event for Emerging, Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) focussing on Space Technologies theme.
Held at Department of Space (DOS) and ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru on October 23, 2025, the event witnessed the presence of Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space / Chairman, ISRO and Rajarajan A., Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Mr M. Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary along with senior scientists, officials and members of the media.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary, DOS / Chairman, ISRO, underscored the significance of initiatives like ESTIC in strengthening the country’s innovation culture. He emphasised that ISRO’s participation reflects its enduring commitment to promoting research excellence, capacity building and partnerships that drive national progress in space and allied technologies.
On this occasion, he released a video on space technologies theme. Chairman highlighted the ESTIC 2025 vision to drive collaboration among ministries toward “Viksit Bharat 2047.” He emphasized showcasing deep-tech innovations, start-ups, and global scientific leadership. This event unites 13 ministries to align national priorities. He also briefed about the recent achievements and near future activities planned in the field of space.
Rajarajan A., Director, VSSC/ Chairman of Space Technologies thematic committee briefed about the vision of thematic session with focus on the “Viksit Bharat@2047.
He noted DST’s leadership in organizing ESTIC 2025 and forming the Space Technologies thematic committee. The key highlights include identifying young leaders, women entrepreneurs, and industry-academia collaborations and preparing the vision document. This session will project India’s space achievements, future missions, and innovation roadmap toward 2047.
At the curtain raiser, Dr. Rajeev Kumar Jaiswal, Officer on Special Duty, DOS Branch Secretariat, welcomed the dignitaries and participants. He briefed about the 11 thematic session and its speakers under ESTIC and emphasised the importance of thematic session on space technologies.
