Kautilya

Introducing a special discussion on “Critical Role of the Space Programme for Viksit Bharat by 2047” in the Lok Sabha today, Dr. Jitendra Singh underlined that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s mission was not just a symbolic triumph but also a demonstration of India’s growing capability in cost-effective space technology, international collaboration, and indigenous innovation.

Researchers at the School of Physics, IISER Thiruvananthapuram have been on the lookout for a sensor that could detect hydrogen at room temperature, even in trace quantities. The Project was supported by the Nano mission program of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

MATSYA-6000—a first-of-its-kind, fourth-generation scientific submersible—is designed for an operational endurance of 12 hours and an emergency endurance of up to 96 hours. It features state-of-the-art systems such as a high-density Li-Po battery, underwater acoustic telephone, drop-weight emergency escape mechanisms, and bio-vests for crew safety and health monitoring.