IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to Host 2-Day R&D Fair from April 6

• IIT (ISM) Dhanbad in Jharkhand will host a two-day national research and development fair, 'IInvenTiv 2026', starting April 6.
• The fair focuses on innovation-driven growth and will be inaugurated by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar.
• Prominent dignitaries and industry leaders like Athar Sahab (Zuari Industries), Vaishali Nigam Sinha (ReNew Foundation), and Sandeep Kumar (Tata Steel) will attend.
• The event aims to accelerate the journey from ideas to implementation, contributing to India’s innovation-driven growth and aligning with 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and Make in India initiatives.
• Activities include MoU signings, seed fund support for startups, technology demonstrations, investor interactions, and startup pitching sessions.

Key Questions Answered

How will this fair boost India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' goal?

The fair aims to boost India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' goal by strengthening trade and investment ties with African nations, particularly Chad.

Which industries will benefit most from these innovations?

Industries such as plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and chemical manufacturing are expected to benefit from the waiver of customs duty on 40 key petrochemicals{{4