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Entrepreneur
6 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Powering Progress: Jitendra Singh Charts India's Green Future
Recounting the country's journey from being a cautious participant to a climate frontrunner, Dr Singh credited initiatives such as Mission LiFE, the International Solar Alliance, and the Net Zero 2070 goal. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In a landmark address, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, outlined an ambitious roadmap for India's clean energy future. Emphasising innovation and sustainability, Dr Singh asserted that a robust battery ecosystem and low carbon technologies are pivotal for India's ascent from the recently achieved 4th largest economy to the 3rd position globally, while also aligning with the nation's Net Zero 2070 commitment. The remarks came during Battery Summit 2025, held under the theme "Addressing Challenges, Driving Innovation and Scaling Solutions," where key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia convened to chart India's clean energy transition. Dr Singh underscored the critical need to harness unexplored resources and push the boundaries of technological advancement. "Innovation in low carbon sectors and exploration of untapped reserves will not only drive economic value but also significantly reduce our carbon footprint," said Dr Singh. A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the Battery Aadhaar Initiative under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Described by Dr Singh as a "game changer", Battery Aadhaar aims to digitally tag every battery pack with a unique identity, enhancing traceability, safety, lifecycle management, and recycling efficiency. "Battery Aadhaar will facilitate predictive maintenance, curb counterfeiting, and ensure end-to-end battery traceability. It's a cornerstone for India's emerging battery intelligence ecosystem," he declared. The initiative integrates seamlessly with Battery Management Systems (BMS), AI-powered diagnostics, and national EV databases, enabling real-time monitoring of thermal events, charge cycles, and overall performance—paving the way for a resilient and circular battery economy. Dr Singh also spotlighted the recent discovery of Lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir, which he termed as a "strategic resource" for India's clean energy ambitions. He called for intensified efforts to harness such natural assets in line with Net Zero targets. "These reserves will play a vital role in reducing our dependency on imports and accelerating the transition to electric mobility," he noted. Highlighting progress in clean tech, the Minister praised government-backed programs like the PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells, PM-eDrive, and FAME, as well as the MAHA-EV Mission under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Recounting the country's journey from being a cautious participant to a climate frontrunner, Dr Singh credited initiatives such as Mission LiFE, the International Solar Alliance, and the Net Zero 2070 goal. In terms of innovation, Dr Singh shared that India has moved from 81st to 39th in the Global Innovation Index, and now boasts over 1.7 lakh startups, making it the third-largest startup ecosystem worldwide. The DST's budget saw a 926% increase, a testament to the government's focus on science and technology. The Minister stressed the importance of private participation, citing that 60% of NRF funding will come from the private sector. Strategic missions like the National Quantum Mission, AI Mission, and National Supercomputing Mission were highlighted as future growth engines. "Our focus must be on indigenising technology, boosting domestic manufacturing, and creating a collaborative innovation ecosystem," Dr Singh urged. The summit witnessed participation from leading figures including Prof Abhay Karandikar (DST), Asher Lessels (UNEP), Dr Anita Gupta (DST), and Madhav Pai (WRI India), reinforcing a shared commitment to a sustainable and innovation-driven future. Dr Singh also lauded WRI India and its Battery360 Alliance, as well as support from UNEP, NITI Aayog, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), emphasising that such collaborations are vital to ensuring India's leadership in clean energy transformation.
Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Tata Elxsi showcases Battery Aadhaar at the Battery Summit 2025
Tata Elxsi showcased the technology demonstrator of Battery Aadhaar at the Battery Summit 2025, organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. This demonstration formed part of a consortium-led initiative aligned with India's ambitions for sustainable mobility and circular energy systems. The initiative was supported under the UNEP-led programme Electrifying Mobility in Cities', coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Tata Elxsi, along with leading consortium partnersincluding Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems (TACO), IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energypresented the Battery Aadhaar concept to Hon'ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology and key government stakeholders as an end-to end Indian battery ecosystem enabler. Battery Aadhaar represents a national effort to provide batteries with secure, digital identities, enabling traceability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparencyfrom raw material sourcing to second-life usage and recycling. By capturing key lifecycle data such as manufacturer identity, usage history, and material composition, Battery Aadhaar helps prevent unsafe reuse, non compliance, and environmental risk. Built on Tata Elxsi's MOBIUS+ platform, the solution integrates blockchain-backed traceability, dynamic data flows, and automated compliance reporting. Through MOBIUS+, Tata Elxsi is enabling the foundation for a trusted, digital, and transparent battery ecosystem in India.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
‘An Aadhaar system for batteries in the offing', says Tata Elxsi
Tata Elxsi, a Tata venture, has showcased Battery Aadhaar, a technology platform that can digitalise identities, traceability and circularity of batteries, at the Battery Summit 2025, organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The Battery Aadhaar concept was presented by Tata Elxsi, in association with consortioum partners including Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems, IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energy. Battery Aadhaar represented a national effort to provide batteries with secure, digital identities, enabling traceability, regulatory alignment, and lifecycle transparency—from raw material sourcing to second-life usage and recycling, said a statement issued by Tata Elxsi on Tuesday. ''By capturing key lifecycle data such as manufacturer identity, usage history, and material composition, Battery Aadhaar helps prevent unsafe reuse, non-compliance, and environmental risk,'' it said.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tata Elxsi unveils battery 'aadhaar' for end-to-end traceability
Tata Elxsi demonstrated battery 'aadhaar', a technology solution designed to enhance traceability, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle transparency in India's battery ecosystem, at the Battery Summit 2025 organised by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India. The initiative is part of a consortium effort involving Tata Motors, Tata AutoComp Systems, IIT Kharagpur, WRI, LOHUM Cleantech, NUNAM Technologies, and Oorja Energy. It aligns with India's goals for sustainable mobility and circular energy systems and is supported under the UNEP-led programme 'Electrifying Mobility in Cities', coordinated by NITI Aayog and the Department of Science & Technology, the company said in a media release. Battery aadhaar provides batteries with secure digital identities, capturing data such as manufacturer information, usage history, and material composition to enable traceability throughout the battery lifecycle — from raw material sourcing to second-life use and recycling. The system aims to address issues related to unsafe reuse, regulatory non-compliance, and environmental risk. Technology and demonstration details The solution is built on Tata Elxsi's MOBIUS+ platform, which integrates blockchain technology for traceability, dynamic data flows, and automated compliance reporting. The platform supports creation of Battery Aadhaar and Digital Product Passports (DPP), chain of custody and lifecycle mapping, and role-based dashboards for stakeholders including OEMs, manufacturers, recyclers, and regulators. It also provides real-time analytics such as battery health prediction and residual life estimation. Anil Radhakrishnan, Chief Product Officer at Tata Elxsi, said, 'MOBIUS+ is designed to accelerate the transition to a cleaner mobility future by enabling digital transparency, traceability, and compliance through initiatives like Battery Aadhaar. Our goal is to empower stakeholders across the ecosystem with scalable, future-ready solutions that support India's green growth ambitions.' The platform aligns with Indian regulatory frameworks and is adaptable to international standards such as the EU Battery Regulation and emerging regulations in Japan and North America. The demonstration included QR code-based access to real-time battery data, providing stakeholders with direct visibility into the battery's status and compliance information.
