New Delhi: IIT Delhi has launched a new initiative called ‘Jigyasa’ that aims to take science to the masses. This initiative by the Institute’s Academic Outreach office attempts to connect people to the work done in the laboratories of institutions of eminence like IIT Delhi.

Under this initiative, IIT Delhi researchers, including students and faculty, will present their research works at various science and technology education institutions and beyond.

The initiative aims to make people understand seemingly complex scientific phenomena in an informal setting, keep them abreast of recent discoveries, and inspire and teach the future generation about the process of scientific enquiry.

The inaugural event under Jigyasa was organised on May 12, 2025, at J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, in celebration of National Technology Day.

The day marked the celebration of innovation and recent advancements in science and technology. It started with inspiring lectures by the Vice Chancellor of J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar, and Chief Guest Prof. Maithili Sharan from the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, on the history of India’s nuclear programme and the importance of the development of indigenous technology.

Students, research scholars, and scientists from IIT Delhi and the JC Bose UST, YMCA, displayed their research in the form of posters and demonstrations with engaging discussions with visitors. In the session post-lunch, Prof. Chetan Arora from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi, gave an overview of ongoing research related to artificial intelligence at IIT Delhi.

Following this, there was an invigorating panel discussion on the theme “Artificial Intelligence: A Replacement or Augmentation for Human Intelligence.” The panel had Professors Brejesh Lall, Chetan Arora, and Prapanch Nair, who discussed the importance and future of AI in their field of research, moderated by Prof. Ritabrata Thakur, all from IIT Delhi.

The discussion ended with the address of the Vice Chancellor JC Bose UST, YMCA on the ubiquitousness of AI.

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