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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
TSDSI, Bharat 6G Alliance ink pact to co-develop 6G standards
NEW DELHI: The Telecommunications Standards Development Society , India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bharat 6G Alliance to synergise efforts for the implementation of the 'Bharat 6G Vision'. Under the pact, both will jointly cooperate to develop standards for the sixth-generation (6G) technology, address India's priorities in 6G and future technologies, and exchange information on activity roadmaps and work plans at global forums related to technologies as well as on technical activities carried out within each other's organisations. ' TSDSI is delighted to have entered into this partnership with B6GA and looks forward to mutual alignment and harmonisation of efforts in the respective areas of activities of TSDSI and B6GA, which will have a multiplier effect on research and development outcomes on the one hand and standard development and contributions to global standards on the other hand,' said AK Mittal, director-general, TSDSI. 'Through this collaboration, Bharat 6G Alliance and TSDSI commit to harmonising their activities in support of the government of India's 6G Vision. The partnership will strengthen India's participation in global standards development processes and ensure that national priorities are effectively represented in shaping the 6G and future technology landscape,' said Rajesh Kumar Pathak, director-general, Bharat 6G Alliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had released the Bharat 6G Vision document in March 2023 with the objectives to design, develop and deploy 6G network technologies that provide ubiquitous intelligent and secure connectivity for high-quality experiences to the world, in a bid to position India as a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. The Bharat 6G Alliance, in turn, is an alliance of domestic industry, academia, national research institutions and standards organisations to develop an action plan according to the Bharat 6G Vision. It has signed pacts with leading global 6G alliances to enhance global collaborations for the development of 6G wireless technologies. India has contributed to the International Telecommunications Union International Mobile Technology (IMT) 2030 framework, also called 6G, for the inclusion of 'Ubiquitous Connectivity' as one of the six usage scenarios of 6G and coverage, interoperability and sustainability as capabilities of 6G technology.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt-backed project to recover lithium, cobalt, nickel from used batteries
New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, has extended financial support to Gurugram-based BatX Energies Pvt Ltd to scale up a battery recycling project capable of recovering up to 99 per cent of lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese from used lithium-ion batteries. The project, titled 'Technologies for generation of battery grade materials and value addition through closed loop,' will focus on the commercialisation of an indigenous hydrometallurgical process to extract battery-grade materials, the Ministry of Science & Technology said in a statement. BatX Energies has developed a proprietary low-temperature, low-pressure recycling process that is agnostic to lithium-ion battery chemistries. The dual-mode (wet and dry) black mass recovery system achieves recovery rates between 97 per cent and 99 per cent, the company said. The end-to-end process, including battery collection, shredding, metal leaching, and downstream purification, is entirely indigenously developed and patented. BatX has filed seven patents, of which two have been granted. 'The shift toward electric mobility and renewable energy must be matched by equally robust recycling infrastructure. Supporting indigenous technologies like that of BatX Energies strengthens our clean energy supply chain, enhances strategic mineral independence, and positions India to lead in sustainable industrial innovation,' said Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB. According to BatX, the recovered battery-grade compounds—such as lithium carbonate and cobalt sulphate—meet international specifications and are intended for both domestic and export markets. 'TDB's support is a game-changer for us. It validates our commitment to green technology and enables us to scale a truly indigenous solution for battery recycling. We are confident this initiative will not only reduce our critical mineral imports but also set new benchmarks in clean-tech innovation globally,' said Utkarsh Singh, Co-Founder and CEO, BatX Energies. The proposed facility will expand operations beyond the existing pilot unit to full-scale commercial production. The company said its process reduces dependence on imported recycling equipment and helps minimise the import of critical minerals. The project is aligned with national goals under Aatmanirbhar Bharat , circular economy promotion, and reducing reliance on imported raw materials for energy storage systems.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt-backed project to recover lithium, cobalt, nickel from used batteries
New Delhi: The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, has extended financial support to Gurugram-based BatX Energies Pvt Ltd to scale up a battery recycling project capable of recovering up to 99 per cent of lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese from used lithium-ion batteries. The project, titled 'Technologies for generation of battery grade materials and value addition through closed loop,' will focus on the commercialisation of an indigenous hydrometallurgical process to extract battery-grade materials, the Ministry of Science & Technology said in a statement. BatX Energies has developed a proprietary low-temperature, low-pressure recycling process that is agnostic to lithium-ion battery chemistries. The dual-mode (wet and dry) black mass recovery system achieves recovery rates between 97 per cent and 99 per cent, the company said. The end-to-end process, including battery collection, shredding, metal leaching, and downstream purification, is entirely indigenously developed and patented. BatX has filed seven patents, of which two have been granted. 'The shift toward electric mobility and renewable energy must be matched by equally robust recycling infrastructure. Supporting indigenous technologies like that of BatX Energies strengthens our clean energy supply chain, enhances strategic mineral independence, and positions India to lead in sustainable industrial innovation,' said Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB. According to BatX, the recovered battery-grade compounds—such as lithium carbonate and cobalt sulphate—meet international specifications and are intended for both domestic and export markets. 'TDB's support is a game-changer for us. It validates our commitment to green technology and enables us to scale a truly indigenous solution for battery recycling. We are confident this initiative will not only reduce our critical mineral imports but also set new benchmarks in clean-tech innovation globally,' said Utkarsh Singh, Co-Founder and CEO, BatX Energies. The proposed facility will expand operations beyond the existing pilot unit to full-scale commercial production. The company said its process reduces dependence on imported recycling equipment and helps minimise the import of critical minerals. The project is aligned with national goals under Aatmanirbhar Bharat , circular economy promotion, and reducing reliance on imported raw materials for energy storage systems.
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Business Standard
30-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Centre to aid development of indigenous thrombectomy device for stroke
Technology Development Board to fund S3V Vascular Technologies for manufacturing India's first thrombectomy device, aiming to reduce import dependency and boost stroke care Sanket Koul New Delhi In a push for India's medtech innovation landscape, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Centre's Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Friday announced financial support for the development of India's first indigenous thrombectomy device for stroke care. A thrombectomy device is a specialised medical tool used to remove blood clots—also called thrombi—from blood vessels, particularly in the brain, to treat ischaemic strokes. Under the support programme, the TDB will sanction financial assistance to Mysuru-based S3V Vascular Technologies for the establishment of a state-of-the-art upstream integrated manufacturing facility at the Medical Devices Park, Oragadam, in Chennai's Sriperumbudur. Commenting on the development, TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said the project reflects the continued commitment to making India a global hub for affordable, high-end medical technology, especially in areas of critical public health need like stroke care. According to a study recently published in The Lancet Neurology journal, India registered over 1.25 million new stroke cases in 2021, a 51 per cent increase compared to 650,000 cases in 1990. Dr N G Vijaya Gopal, Managing Director of S3V Vascular Technologies, said the company's integrated manufacturing facility will not only reduce dependency on imports of the finished medical devices used in mechanical thrombectomy but also reduce India's reliance on the import of raw materials required for the manufacturing of these complex, life-saving devices. The company stated that it aims to integrate these devices into government reimbursement programmes such as Ayushman Bharat, thereby unlocking a domestic market estimated at $2 billion. 'As part of its outreach, S3V also plans to collaborate with leading hospitals to offer simulator-based training for young interventionalists—especially in Tier-II cities, where the stroke burden is high,' it said. Gopal added that S3V has initiated the CE and USFDA approval process for these devices to expand access to cutting-edge stroke care solutions across India, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. The company also intends to file patents for critical innovations such as the clot retriever head design, braid-over-coil aspiration catheter structures, and several advanced process technologies.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Govt to aid development of India's 1st indigenous thrombectomy device for stroke care
New Delhi: In a significant boost to India's medtech innovation landscape, the Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Union Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Friday announced financial support to the development of India's first indigenous thrombectomy device for stroke care. The board sanctioned assistance to Mysuru-based S3V Vascular Technologies' pioneering neuro-intervention integrated manufacturing plant for the treatment of stroke, which sees nearly 1.5 million cases every year in the country. The project envisions the establishment of a state-of-the-art upstream integrated manufacturing facility at the Medical Devices Park, Oragadam in Chennai's Sriperumbudur. The plant will develop and manufacture advanced mechanical thrombectomy kits -- a life-saving intervention for patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion. Compared to conventional thrombolysis, thrombectomy offers significantly improved outcomes, reducing the risk of long-term paralysis and disability. "The TDB is proud to support S3V's vision of building India's first comprehensive neuro-intervention manufacturing ecosystem. This project reflects our continued commitment to making India a global hub for affordable, high-end medical technology -- especially in areas of critical public health needs like stroke care," TDB Secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said. "The company's focus on integrating these devices into Ayushman Bharat further aligns with the national goal of inclusive healthcare access," he added. The initiative will help replace expensive imported devices with high-quality, locally manufactured alternatives, enhancing both the affordability and accessibility of stroke care in India. "Our integrated manufacturing facility will not only reduce dependency on imports of the finished medical devices used in Mechanical Thrombectomy but also reduces India's dependency on import of the raw materials used in manufacturing of these critical complex lifesaving medical devices," S3V Vascular Technologies Managing Director, Dr N.G. Vijaya Gopal, said, while lauding the government for its support. Gopal said the company has already initiated the CE and the US FDA approval process for the devices to expand access to cutting-edge stroke care solutions across India, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the US.
