Bengaluru: Semiconductor ecosystem in spotlight
The Bengaluru INDIA NANO conference opened with a focus on advancing nanotechnology research and India's growing ambitions in the semiconductor industry. Industry leaders and government officials emphasized the need for a resilient ecosystem that integrates research, supply chains, and skilled labor.
Why it matters
India's push to become a global semiconductor hub is a critical component of its long-term economic and technological strategy.
The 2026 edition of Bengaluru INDIA NANO, Karnataka’s annual international nanotechnology conference and exhibition, began with a tribute to Bharat Ratna C.N.R. Rao, who was felicitated for his outstanding contributions to science and for his pioneering role in advancing nanoscience research in India.
Accepting the honour on his behalf, his wife, Indumathi Rao, a science educationist and researcher, underscored the importance of taking science and technology beyond laboratories to underserved communities.
She described Bengaluru INDIA NANO as an all-pervasive platform that continues to grow in significance and hoped it would inspire more people to participate, learn and carry the benefits of modern science to rural India. “We reach out to where they can’t reach in. If people do not have the facility to seek help, we go out and help them,” she said.
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