Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Brahmagupta Award, Youth Innovation Centre at Jaipur Coaching Hub and State-Level Drone Cell on National Technology Day 11 May 2026
On National Technology Day 11 May 2026 Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced the Brahmagupta Award for science and mathematics, a youth Innovation Centre at Jaipur's coaching hub, and a State-Level Drone Cell for AI and machine learning applications in disaster management, agriculture and urban planning.
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Key Points for RAS
- Brahmagupta Award instituted on 11 May 2026 to honour science, mathematics, innovation and research
- Named after seventh-century mathematician Brahmagupta linked to Bhinmal in Jalore district of Rajasthan
- Youth Innovation Centre to be set up at Jaipur's coaching hub for start-ups and entrepreneurship
- State-Level Drone Cell announced for AI and machine learning in disaster management, agriculture, urban planning and environment
- Announcements made at state-level National Technology Day function in Jaipur
- Initiatives aligned with national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
On 11 May 2026, the occasion of National Technology Day, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the institution of the Brahmagupta Award to honour exceptional contributions in science, mathematics, innovation and research, named after the seventh century mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta who was associated with Bhinmal in present-day Jalore district. He further announced the establishment of an Innovation Centre for youth at Jaipur's coaching hub to encourage start-ups, creativity and technological entrepreneurship among students and young innovators in the state. The Chief Minister also announced a State-Level Drone Cell to support applications of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and modern technology in disaster management, agriculture, urban planning and environmental protection. The announcements were made at the state-level National Technology Day function in Jaipur, attended by senior ministers and scientists. The Chief Minister said that the Rajasthan government is committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators and aligning the state with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The Brahmagupta Award is expected to be conferred annually across categories covering science, mathematics, research and grassroots innovation. The Innovation Centre will provide incubation, mentoring and seed support, while the Drone Cell will train officers and farmers in unmanned aerial system applications. The package strengthens Rajasthan's science and technology policy framework alongside the existing IT and Startup policies of the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 After whom has the new Rajasthan award for science and mathematics been named?
It is named after the seventh-century Indian mathematician and astronomer Brahmagupta, who is historically associated with Bhinmal in present-day Jalore district of Rajasthan.
2 What three major announcements did the Chief Minister make on 11 May 2026?
The Brahmagupta Award for excellence in science and mathematics, a youth Innovation Centre at Jaipur's coaching hub, and a State-Level Drone Cell for AI/ML applications.
3 What will the State-Level Drone Cell focus on?
Applications of AI, machine learning and modern technology in disaster management, agriculture, urban planning and environmental protection, with training for officers and farmers.
4 On which occasion were these announcements made?
They were made at the state-level National Technology Day function in Jaipur on 11 May 2026.
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