World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026 inaugurated in New Delhi; Department of Biotechnology backing 210 nanomedicine projects with ₹174 crore

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World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026 inaugurated in New Delhi; Department of Biotechnology backing 210 nanomedicine projects with ₹174 crore

27 September 2026

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the World Congress on Nanomedicine 2026 in New Delhi on 27 September 2026.
The congress is organised by the International Society of Nano Medical Sciences and the International Society for NanoMedicine.
The Department of Biotechnology is supporting 210 research and development projects in nanomedicine with financial backing of 174 crore rupees.
Dr Singh said nanomedicine is one of the most transformative developments in medical practice, with the potential to advance personalised healthcare at the cellular level.
The congress brings together scientists, researchers, students and industry representatives to exchange knowledge and build collaborations.

R&D projects supported: 210 Financial backing: 174 crore rupees Venue: New Delhi

Why it matters for exams: Science and technology questions pair the hosting of an international congress with the government department and outlay funding the research.

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27 September 2026 Source: Akashvani News (Prasar Bharati)