22 February, 2026

An expert talk on “India 2047: Emerging Technologies for New Age Makers” was organized by the Chemical Engineering Department with the objective of providing students with a broader perspective on India’s technological vision towards 2047. The session aimed to familiarize participants with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainable engineering that are expected to play a crucial role in the nation’s future development. The talk encouraged students to develop innovative thinking, understand future technological trends, and prepare themselves as skilled professionals capable of contributing to technological advancement and sustainable growth. The initiative also supports the vision of National Education Policy 2020 by promoting awareness of emerging technologies, interdisciplinary learning, and innovation-oriented education among engineering students.

 Key Features:

• Organizing Department : Chemical Engineering
• Expert Name : Dr.-Ing. Anupam Kumar Singh, Professor, School of Sustainability      (SoSus), NAMTECH Ahmedabad
• Duration : 22nd February 2026 (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
• Venue : H-202/3, Chemical engineering Department, VGEC
• No. of Participants: 65
• Event Coordinator : Dr. Hiral Pandya and Dr. Sonal Bhagat, 

Discussion Points

• Overview of India’s technological vision and development goals toward 2047
• Introduction to emerging technologies shaping future industries
• Role of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in engineering
• Importance of renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions
• Opportunities and challenges of next-generation technologies
• Need for interdisciplinary learning and innovation in engineering
• Encouraging students to develop creative and problem-solving skills
• Role of engineers in national development aligned with National Education Policy 2020 vision.

Words from the Expert:

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it- Alan Kay”