Highlighting indigenous manufacturing and nanotechnology’s role in India’s tech atmosphere, ISRO’s V Narayanan urges MeitY to cut electronics imports below 10% in five years.
V Narayanan, the Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has recently urged the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to create a clear roadmap for reducing electronics imports and boosting domestic manufacturing.
Speaking at the Nano Electronics Roadshow at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru on Thursday, he stressed the importance of cutting electronics imports to under 10% within the next five years.
As reported by the Economic Times, Narayanan highlighted that while 90% of a launch vehicle is made from indigenous components, 10% still relies on imports. Of that 10%, the vast majority consists of electronic parts.
He emphasised the need for the electronics sector to support and guide companies in local manufacturing efforts.
Reflecting on his time as director of ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Narayanan recalled a critical issue. At that time, 32 out of 34 sensors used for monitoring various parameters like pressure and temperature were imported.
However, he set a policy that no sensors would be approved for import after one year. Today, all 32 sensors have been indigenously developed and are ready for technology transfer.
Narayanan expressed hope that over the next 10 to 15 years, India’s reliance on imported electronics would be significantly reduced. He also underscored the crucial role of nanotechnology in space missions, stating that it is indispensable for the success of such missions.
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