India, March 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, organized the second edition of the National Additive Manufacturing Symposium ( NAMS ) on March 13, 2026, at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi. The symposium brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, startups, and other stakeholders to deliberate on the development of the Additive Manufacturing (AM ) ecosystem in India. The symposium serves as a national platform to discuss policy guidelines, technological advancements, market opportunities, and ecosystem strengthening needed to accelerate the adoption of Additive Manufacturing in key sectors of the Indian economy.
The event was inaugurated by distinguished dignitaries including Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Shri Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar , Lt. Gen. Rajeev Kumar Sahni, Director General, EME and Colonel Commandant, Indian Army , Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Shri Anurag Yadav, Principal Secretary, Information and Communications, Government of Uttar Pradesh , Shri Bharat Reddy, Joint Director, ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana , and Smt. Sunita Verma, Scientist-G and Group Coordinator, R&D Electronics, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology .
Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, said, "Additive manufacturing is emerging as an emerging sector where digital technologies are integrated with physical manufacturing to strengthen India's digital economy. He highlighted the significant progress made since NAMS 2024 and the importance of building domestic capabilities in electronics components, capital goods, and advanced materials through collaborative efforts by government, industry, and academia. Additive manufacturing is playing a significant role in India's manufacturing economy, and the government is supporting technology development - machines, materials, and products for additive manufacturing - through various strategies and incentives.
During the inaugural session, the "India and the Global Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem 2026" report was released, along with the exchange of MoUs, the launch of AM products, and the announcement of the winner of the Grand Challenge. The symposium featured panel discussions on policy initiatives under NSAM 2.0, its application in the defense sector, industry perspectives, the role of R&D centers supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and strategic R&D collaborations between ministries and stakeholders. The event reiterated the government's commitment to promoting digital manufacturing.
The symposium was attended by officials from several ministries, departments, and state governments, reflecting the inter-ministerial interest in additive manufacturing. Participants included representatives from the Department of Space, Ministry of Defence, Department of Atomic Energy, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, and the state governments of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and Telangana. Experts from institutions such as the Indian Army's Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), VSSC, RR-CAT, NIFTEM, IIT Delhi, and Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), as well as industry representatives from STPL, Intech Additive Solutions, Stratasys, Solize Partners India, Sara Infoways, Pandav Applications, and Philips Additive, and representatives from organizations such as ELCINA, ICEA, AMSI, and 3D Graphy also participated.
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