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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - June 2021

Jun 2021

Jun 11, 2026

Defence Ministry Approves 250 MW Solar Project with Battery Storage in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh

The Defence Ministry approved a 250 MW solar power project with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. The facility will utilize about 850 acres of vacant defence land and will be implemented by NTPC Limited. The project aims to strengthen energy security for defence establishments and support a reliable supply of renewable power. The BESS component is designed to provide grid stability and load balancing, enhancing resilience for military installations. This initiative aligns with national goals to expand clean energy capacity and integrate storage solutions in critical infrastructure.

Project: 250 MW solar with Battery Energy Storage System.
Location: Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Land use: ~850 acres of defence land.
Implementer: NTPC Limited.
Purpose: Enhance energy security and grid stability.

Jun 09, 2026

E-Jagriti Wins National e-Governance Award for AI Platform

The AI-powered e-Jagriti platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs won the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026, in Category I. The platform unifies multiple consumer grievance and dispute-resolution channels into a single digital ecosystem and uses artificial intelligence to route cases, prioritize urgent complaints, and reduce resolution time. The initiative has significantly enhanced the efficiency of consumer justice mechanisms and demonstrates innovation in re-engineering government processes through technology. The award recognizes efforts to balance safeguards with digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery.

e-Jagriti earned Silver Award at National e-Governance 2026 (Category I).
AI-powered system unifies consumer grievances and dispute resolution.
AI routing, prioritization, and faster resolution improve service delivery.
Enhances transparency and efficiency in consumer justice mechanisms.

Jun 08, 2026

Saurabh Vijay Appointed CEO of IndiaAI Mission

Shri Saurabh Vijay was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the IndiaAI Mission in June 2026. An Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1998 Maharashtra cadre, he previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The IndiaAI Mission aims to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across sectors and to build a robust AI ecosystem in partnership with industry, academia, and government. Under his leadership, the mission is expected to advance AI innovation, research, and digital infrastructure, and to promote responsible and inclusive use of AI in governance, health, education, and public services across India and beyond.

Saurabh Vijay appointed CEO of IndiaAI Mission
IAS officer, 1998 Maharashtra cadre
Former UIDAI CEO
Mission aims to accelerate AI adoption across sectors
Focus on innovation, research, and digital infrastructure
Promotes responsible and inclusive AI in governance and public services

Jun 07, 2026

SpaceX–Google computing-power deal expands AI infrastructure

SpaceX disclosed a major computing-power agreement with Google in an SEC filing. The deal runs from October 2026 to June 2029 and will provide Google with computing resources to support SpaceX’s advanced technology programs. The contract reportedly involves about 110,000 NVIDIA GPUs, CPUs, memory modules, and related components. The collaboration is intended to enhance SpaceX’s capabilities in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, enabling faster data processing and simulations for spacecraft design, launch operations, and satellite networks. Analysts view the agreement as a sign of growing AI infrastructure collaboration between leading tech firms and aerospace developers, with potential implications for cloud services and hardware supply chains.

Contract duration: October 2026 to June 2029; includes substantial hardware resources.
Approximate scale: about 110,000 NVIDIA GPUs, CPUs, memory modules, and related components.
Purpose: strengthen AI and high-performance computing for SpaceX projects.
Implications: signals growing aerospace–tech industry collaboration and cloud/hardware ecosystem effects.

Jun 06, 2026

Chandigarh University launches IndiaAI Data Lab with Intel India

Chandigarh University became India’s first private university to establish the IndiaAI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India. The lab, inaugurated at the University Institute of Computing, will train students in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and emerging technologies. Officials say the initiative will improve industry readiness and strengthen the link between academic learning and the needs of the digital economy. The program aims to provide hands-on experience, internships, and industry-backed curricula to prepare graduates for AI-driven workplaces and tech-driven sectors across India.

IndiaAI Data Lab established with Intel India.
Inaugurated at the University Institute of Computing, Chandigarh University.
Focus on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and emerging technologies.
Aims to improve industry readiness for digital economy.

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