Kolkata: Engineers India Limited (EIL) participated in the 6th edition of the Research, Industry, Startup & Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026, organised at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), Kolkata.
The conclave brought together policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, startups and other stakeholders to discuss emerging opportunities in research, technology, critical minerals and advanced materials.
Dr Jitendra Singh Graces RISE Conclave 2026
The RISE Conclave 2026 was graced by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, along with Ministers of the Government of West Bengal, Dr. Kalyan Chakrabarti and Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee.
The event provided a platform for discussions on strengthening India’s research and innovation ecosystem and accelerating the transition from indigenous research to commercially viable technologies.
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EIL Shares Expertise on Critical Minerals and New Materials
Rajeev Kumar Singh, Chief General Manager (Projects), EIL, participated in a panel discussion titled “Critical Minerals to New Materials: Building India’s Strategic Technology Future.”
During the discussion, he shared EIL’s perspectives and experience in:
- Technology development
- Technology scale-up
- Commercial project implementation
- Minerals and metallurgy
- Large-scale project execution
- Indigenous technology development
The panel focused on the strategic importance of critical minerals and advanced materials in building India’s future technology capabilities.
EIL Participates in Industry Consultation Meet
EIL also participated in the Industry Consultation Meet chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
The consultation brought together stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges associated with:
- Critical minerals
- Advanced materials
- Indigenous technology development
- Technology commercialisation
- Industry-research collaboration
EIL’s participation highlighted its role in connecting technology development with large-scale commercial implementation.
EIL Supports Commercialisation of Indigenous Technologies
With its expertise in minerals and metallurgy, technology scale-up and large-scale project execution, EIL continues to contribute to the development and commercialisation of indigenous technologies.
The company’s capabilities support the journey from research and innovation to commercially viable projects, particularly in strategically important sectors such as critical minerals and advanced materials.
Such initiatives are also aligned with India’s efforts to strengthen domestic technological capabilities and reduce dependence on external sources for critical technologies.
Focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat
EIL’s participation at the RISE Conclave 2026 reflects its continued focus on supporting the country’s strategic technology priorities.
By contributing expertise in technology development, scale-up and project execution, EIL aims to help convert indigenous innovations into impactful industrial projects, supporting the broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
About Engineers India Limited (EIL)
Engineers India Limited (EIL) is a leading engineering consultancy and project management company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. EIL provides engineering, consultancy and project management services across sectors including hydrocarbons, petrochemicals, fertilisers, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and other industrial sectors.
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