Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, released the “Science and Technology (S&T) Clusters Annual Report 2024-2025” 

It was released during a meeting held on June 26, 2025, in New Delhi.Details of the report are as follows.

The report highlights several significant outcomes from the Clusters, including the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in Delhi/NCR, the launch of Kalaanubhav.in - an AR/VR-enabled artisan marketplace - and the “One Delhi” digital transit app, which has garnered over 3 lakh users. Additional impactful innovations include health-tech solutions such as diabetic foot screening foot-mats, One Health initiatives, e-waste management systems, and the development of pacemaker leads at AMTZ Vizag. These examples underscore the scalable and high-impact potential of the Clusters’ collaborative efforts.

The S&T Clusters initiative, a flagship program of OPSA to the Government of India, was launched in 2020 based on the recommendations of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). These Clusters aim to bring together stakeholders, like academic institutions, Research & Development (R&D) organisations, industry, startups, and local governments, to deliver demand-driven solutions through innovative ideas.

The Clusters aim to bring together key stakeholders including academic institutions, R&D organisations, industry, startups, and local governments, combining their shared innovative ideas to develop demand-driven solutions. Operating through a consortium-based model, the focus of S&T Clusters is to address regional challenges through science and technology-led solutions, while aligning with national priorities under the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat.”