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Chief Guest, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science & Technology, PMO, Atomic Energy and Space, Govt. of India presented the award to the founder.
The varsity also showcased its innovations during the India Defence Conclave 2023, including Nano-Breath-N95 PM 2.5 Antimicrobial face Mask
Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, the founder and president of Amity Educational and Research Establishments, has been awarded the ‘Prestigious Academia Award’ for promoting and skilling youth in Defence Technologies, during India Defence Conclave-2023 which was organised by DRDO at New Delhi.
Chief Guest, Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science & Technology, PMO, Atomic Energy and Space, Govt. of India presented the award to the founder.
Inaugurating the Conclave, the Chief Guest said, “India has traversed unlimited ‘Space' in the last 9 years. The defence and space sectors received an enabling milieu from the PM for its faster and indigenous growth by bridging the policy gaps. The strength and innovative potential of our young and private industrial enterprise will take a lead in the global space technology disruption soon.”
Delivering his acceptance speech, Dr Ashok K. Chauhan said, “It is a matter of immense pleasure and honour for Amity to receive this award from Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Science & Technology and we are immensely grateful for this huge honour bestowed upon Amity, as it nurtures and prepares the future leaders of tomorrow who can lead the country and contribute to making it a global superpower.”
The Conclave witnessed participation by dignitaries from the Defence Sector and DRDO such as Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri, Government of India, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, Government of India.
Additionally, members of the academia -Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT-Delhi, Dr OR Nandagopan, Director, DRDO, Industry Academia-Ramanujan Centre of Excellence, IIT Madras, and Mr Lazar Vukadinovic, Deputy Head of the Mission of the Republic of Serbia, amongst others, were also present.
Dr. Ashok K.Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Educational and Research Establishments with Mr Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence and Tourism, Govt of India. Source: Amity University
During the Conclave, several sessions and panel discussions on topics such as ‘Propelling Sefl-reliance in India Defence and Aerospace’, ‘The role of Cyber Security in Defence’, ‘Self-reliance and Reforms in Defence Sector’, ‘Technologies and Systems for Future in Defence Sector Capitalizing New Opportunities’, ‘End-to-end Ecosystem for Leadership in Defence R&D’ were also conducted.
Addressing the gathering during the Valedictory Ceremony, Chief Guest, Ajay Bhatt who is the Minister of State for Defence and Tourism, Government of India, stated, “India has witnessed unprecedented development and today, the whole world is looking at India, whether it is in the field of healthcare, education, defence, infrastructure or any other sector. The day is not far when India will become the most developed nation in the world and lead other nations, in various fields.”
Amity University also showcased its innovations during the India Defence Conclave 2023, including Nano-Breath-N95 PM 2.5 Antimicrobial face Mask, Project Divya Drishti, an AI-Based Detection of a Person on Physiological Parameters, Reusable water-purifier using Silver Nano Particles, amongst others.
Last updated on 30 May 2023
