The Jodhpur City Knowledge and Innovation Cluster (JCKIC), IIT Jodhpur, successfully convened the Project Review Monitoring Committee (PRMC) Meeting 2025, marking a significant milestone in fostering interdisciplinary research, innovation-driven initiatives, and strategic collaborations across diverse scientific and technological domains.

The PRMC Meeting 2025 was enriched by the presence of eminent experts from diverse domains, including: ✔ Dr. Swati Basu – Chairperson, PRMC; Scientific Consultant (Climate & Environmental Science); Former Scientific Secretary, O/o PSA to GoI ✔ Shri Anandh Nayak – Independent Director, ITC Ltd.; Former EVP, HR, ITC Ltd. ✔ Dr. Dinakar Kanjilal – DAE Raja Ramana Fellow; Former Director, Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) ✔ Prof. Anik K Gupta – CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow; Founder, Honey Bee Network, SRISTI, GIAN & NIF ✔ Prof. Ramagopal Rao – Former Director, IIT Delhi; Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi ✔ Dr. Vishal Choudhary, Scientist F, Office of the PSA ✔ Dr. Vivek Kumar, Scientist D, Office of the PSA

After welcoming the esteemed committee members, Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal , Director IIT Jodhpur shared his thoughts of making JCKIF self sustainable in the years to come. Prof. Sampat Raj Vadera, Co PI, JCKIC, Prof. Shree Prakash Tiwari , Dean Administration, and Prof. vivek vijay, Professor-in-Charge, Section 8 Companies, along with Verticals Co -PIs and other faculty members of IIT Jodhpur, were also present during the discussion.

JCKIC remains steadfast in its mission to establish a dynamic ecosystem that bridges the gap between fundamental research and translational applications. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, facilitating knowledge exchange, and driving technological advancements, we aspire to contribute meaningfully to the scientific and economic growth of the nation.