Rajasthan: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched the ‘Brahmgupta Award’ in a significant move aimed at promoting scientific innovation and entrepreneurship. He also announced the establishment of a dedicated innovation centre for youth and startups in the state during the state-level celebration of National Technology Day held at Birla Sagar in Jaipur.
The new ‘Brahmagupta Award’ has been instituted in memory of the great seventh-century Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta, who hailed from Jalore (Bhinmal) in Rajasthan. The award will be given to individuals and institutions for outstanding work in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and innovation/research. Its aim is to inspire youth to pursue research and new technologies and to promote scientific temper in Rajasthan.
Along with the award, the state government has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art ‘Innovation Hub’ in Jaipur, with the primary objective of empowering students and young entrepreneurs. This proposed centre will become a major hub for technological research, startup incubation, mentoring and innovation-based entrepreneurship. According to officials, the facility will provide world-class infrastructure, guidance and networking support to young innovators to convert their ideas into commercially viable ventures.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sharma said Rajasthan’s youth possess immense potential and must take advantage of emerging opportunities in technology and innovation. He emphasised that innovation and scientific research are becoming key drivers of economic growth and employment generation in India. The Chief Minister also highlighted the state government’s commitment to creating a strong ecosystem for startups, research, and digital transformation.
Bhajanlal Sharma spoke about India’s big tech achievements, such as nuclear tests, moon missions (Chandrayaan), making its own defense equipment, and AI advancement. He said India is becoming a world leader in innovation. He also noted that Rajasthan is working hard to grow its own technology and startup scene.
To help with this, the government is creating a “Drone Cell” to use AI and drones for farming, handling disasters, city planning, and protecting the environment. Finally, they are setting up 820 science clubs and over 500 robotics labs in schools to help students learn science.
Experts believe the launch of the Brahmagupta Award and Innovation Centre could provide a major boost to Rajasthan’s growing startup ecosystem by encouraging collaboration between academia, industry, and young entrepreneurs. The initiatives are also expected to strengthen research-based entrepreneurship and create new opportunities for innovation-led economic development in the state.
