With the creation of Hyperloop systems, India is making significant strides in the application of indigenous technology in transportation networks. This project, a significant step in the country’s pursuit of advanced transit systems, has been given to Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to work on its electronics component technology.
According to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, ICF Chennai would be the site of the Hyperloop project’s electrical system. In the past, this factory has demonstrated proficiency in creating intricate electrical systems for the high-speed Vande Bharat trains.
The minister expressed optimism about the ICF specialists’ contributions to the Hyperloop project’s success.
A 410-meter Hyperloop test tube, now the longest in Asia and shortly to be the longest in the world, is housed at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The fact that this facility was entirely constructed using local resources shows how capable India is of producing high-speed transportation technologies on its own.
The Honorable Minister Vaishnaw got the chance to watch the live demonstration of the Hyperloop system and praised the young people who took part for their inventiveness.
The central government’s 2047 Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat goals are supplemented by this endeavor. The goal of Tutr Hyperloop, an IIT Madras deep-tech firm, is to create and market India’s first Hyperloop.
The Ministry of Railways has contributed funds and investment to this initiative, demonstrating the government’s support for innovative transportation technology.
Minister Vaishnaw praised the abilities of Indian young in data science, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors while highlighting the significance of their contribution to technological advancement.
He emphasized that India has the highest percentage of highly trained young, and it will be their responsibility to propose and carry out policies that will hasten India’s socioeconomic growth.
The first domestically produced semiconductor is expected to be launched within the year, the minister added, adding that India now has five operational semiconductor factories.
One of the most cutting-edge universities in terms of technology is still IIT Madras. During his visit to the institute, Minister Vaishnaw participated in the Center for Innovation’s “Open House 2025” exhibition, which showcased more than 60 distinct technical inventions created by the almost 1000 students who competed in the other 26 groups.
He spoke to the students, inspired them to make significant discoveries, and reaffirmed the importance of the institute in developing a workforce prepared for the future.
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