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CURTAIN RAISER

Bengaluru India Nano to be held on August 1-3

The 13th edition of Bengaluru India
Nano, an event focussed on the nanotech
sector, was officially announced by
Mr. N. S. Boseraju, Karnataka’s Minister
of Minor Irrigation and Science & Tech-
nology, at a curtain raiser programme
held in Bengaluru.

The event is set to take place from
August 1st – 3rd, 2024 at The Lalit,
Bengaluru. The event is organised by
the Dept. of Science & Technology,
Government of Karnataka, Karnataka
Science & Technology Promotion Society
(KSTePS) and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre over 700 delegates and around 75 expert institutions to display their innovative
for Advanced Scientific Research speakers in over 25 conference sessions. research posters. The exhibition will
(JNCASR). The curtain raiser programme showcase the latest innovations, pro
was also graced by Prof. Navakanta The conference will address deve- ducts, and technologies from leading com-
Bhat, Chair, Vision Group on Nanotech- lopments in nanotechnology and its panies, research institutions & startups
nology, Government of Karnataka, Dean, applications in climate, energy, healthcare in the fi eld of nanotechnology. Over 50
Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences, and electronics & semiconductors. Pre- organisations will be showcasing their
Professor, CeNSE, IISc, Bengaluru; Prof. conference tutorials will offer in-depth innovative nanotech products & services.
P. S. Anil Kumar, Dean, Administration & knowledge and hands-on experience The event will witness the bestowing of
Finance, Professor, Dept. of Physics, in various aspects of nanotechnology, the coveted ‘Prof. C.N.R. Rao Bengaluru
IISc, Bengaluru; Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, catering to both beginners and seasoned India Nano Science Award’ for making
Secretary to Government, Dept. of professionals. A unique initiative for meaningful contributions to nanoscience.
Electronics, Information Technology, nanotechnology students is the ‘Nano The ‘Bengaluru India Nano Innovation
Biotechnology, and Science & Techno- for the Young Programme’, launched Award’ will be presented for innovative &
logy, Government of Karnataka; and by Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao. The disruptive technology development in
Mr. Pavan Kumar Malapati, IAS, Director, poster showcase at the event will give nanotech. The Karnataka DST Nano-
Dept. of Science & Technology & Man- an opportunity to more than 175 young science Fellowships will also be announced
aging Director, KSTePS, Government of researchers from academia & research during the awards ceremony.
Karnataka and Mr. Jagdish Patankar,
Executive Chairman, MM Activ Sci-Tech Asian Paints expands capacity
Communications, the event curator of
Bengaluru India Nano. at Mysuru plant

Speaking at the event, Mr. Boseraju Asian Paints announced that the 6,00,000 KL per annum to be implemented
said, “Nanotechnology holds the pro- installed capacity of its Mysuru plant has in a phased manner with an initial produc-
mise to deliver small-sized but high impact been doubled to 6,00,000 kilolitres (KL) tion capacity of 300,000 KL per annum.
solutions, which can potentially revolutio- per annum in order to meet the medium-
nise our approach to these global issues. term capacity requirements of the company The existing capacity utilisation of
With this in background, the theme for with an investment of Rs. 1,305-crore. the Mysuru plant is at around 78% of the
this edition of Bengaluru India Nano 2024 installed production capacity of 300,000 KL
is ‘Nanotechnology for sustainability: The paint major had set up a paint per annum. Now, the capacity of the plant
climate, energy, and healthcare”. The sum- manufacturing plant at Mysuru, Karnataka has been increased to 6,00,000 KL per
mit is expected to witness participation of with an ultimate production capacity of annum.

148 Chemical Weekly July 9, 2024

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