{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"India Tech Report","title":"India announces plan for full solar value chain, also boosts support for green hydrogen","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":439,"description":"Daily brief on deep tech and climate tech news from India and around the world.India’s Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi. Image source Press Information Bureau.Quantum reference hub launched in AmaravatiThe Andhra Pradesh government inaugurated what is said to be India’s first Quantum Reference Facility in Amaravati, backed by Rs 40 crore and support from the National Quantum Mission, Dev Discourse reports. The project focuses on testing, benchmarking, and characterizing quantum hardware, with strategic partnerships from IBM and TCS. This move aims to turn Amaravati into a global quantum innovation hub, accelerating India’s quantum computer manufacturing ecosystem and reducing import dependency.Listen to the podcastAscent launches advanced PCB manufacturing hub in HosurAscent Circuits, which is part of Gurugram-based Amber Group, is establishing a PCB manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, with a Rs 1,100 crore investment, the company said in a press release. The greenfield project is the first PCB facility acknowledged under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. Specializing in complex multilayer and HDI PCBs for telecom, automotive, and aerospace sectors, it will produce 1 million square meters annually, supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and reducing import dependency.IIT Madras expands free ‘AI for All’ courses to K-12 teachers nationwideIIT Madras has expanded its ‘AI for All’ initiative, offering six free online courses via SWAYAM Plus to school teachers nationwide, including a new ‘AI for Educators’ course for K-12, according to a post on the institute’s website. Designed for all disciplines, these courses require no coding experience and promote AI literacy, employability, and inclusive teaching. Registration is open until October 10, with certification available for a nominal fee.Robotics tech market size to surge with AI and healthcare pushThe global market for robotics technology will grow 4X from about $95...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/klwtZi6_OVxR1RQx-EUqBBLq9JNmkk2p0xt3ov7-eeg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYjRi/MTNkNDVhMTVlOThm/MDM4ZmVlYjFmZGNl/OGFiNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}