Prof. N. P. Padhy, Director, MNIT Jaipur, felicitates Hon’ble Minister for Railways and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji, during the inauguration of the Makers Lab at MNIT Jaipur.

Jaipur, India | June 11, 2026 — Under the leadership of Prof. N. P. Padhy, Director, MNIT Jaipur and Founder of ADMIRE Lab, IIT Roorkee, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur had the honour of hosting Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways, Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji, for a high-level interaction with students, faculty members, researchers, and innovators.

The visit marked a significant milestone for the institute, with the announcement of several strategic initiatives in Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor Education, and Innovation-Driven Research, reinforcing India's commitment to advancing its technological and research ecosystem.

Leadership Driving the Vision

The visit highlighted MNIT Jaipur's growing role in India's deep-technology ecosystem under the leadership of Prof. N. P. Padhy. Through collaborations involving government, academia, and industry, the institute is expanding its capabilities in advanced research areas, including quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, semiconductor systems, power and energy systems, and digital innovation.

The newly announced initiatives further strengthen MNIT Jaipur's position as an emerging center for advanced technology education, research, and innovation.