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Technology
Government’s flagship deep‑tech programme stalled as funding remains pending
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:43 AM
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The central government’s flagship deep‑technology project has been put on hold after the release of allocated funds was delayed.
New Delhi – A high‑profile deep‑technology initiative that the government has billed as a showcase of India’s future tech capabilities has been temporarily halted. The pause follows a delay in the disbursement of the funds earmarked for the project, leaving officials unable to move forward with planned activities.
The programme, which was expected to accelerate research and commercialisation in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced materials, was announced as a cornerstone of the nation’s innovation agenda. Stakeholders had anticipated that the infusion of capital would trigger collaborations between public research institutes and private firms.
Government sources said the funding bottleneck is being addressed through inter‑departmental coordination, and the project will resume once the required financial clearance is obtained. No new timeline has been provided, but officials emphasized that the initiative remains a priority for the administration.
The programme, which was expected to accelerate research and commercialisation in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and advanced materials, was announced as a cornerstone of the nation’s innovation agenda. Stakeholders had anticipated that the infusion of capital would trigger collaborations between public research institutes and private firms.
Government sources said the funding bottleneck is being addressed through inter‑departmental coordination, and the project will resume once the required financial clearance is obtained. No new timeline has been provided, but officials emphasized that the initiative remains a priority for the administration.