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IISc and C-MET Named New Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under NCMM by Ministry of Mines.

Science and Technology | Dated: 26 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Mines (MoM) recognized **IISc Bengaluru** and **C-MET** (Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology) as new **Centres of Excellence (CoEs)** under the **National Centre for Mineral Materials (NCMM)** initiative. This step aims to strengthen R&D and innovation in mineral processing, materials science, and electronics technology.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Ministry of Mines (MoM) recognized IISc Bengaluru and C-MET as new Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
  • The recognition is under the National Centre for Mineral Materials (NCMM) initiative.
  • The aim is to strengthen R&D and innovation in mineral processing and materials science.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • CoEs will focus on advanced research related to critical minerals.
  • The initiative promotes the creation of domestic value chains for materials.
  • Collaboration bridges the gap between research and industrial application.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which institution, along with IISc Bengaluru, was named a new CoE under the NCMM initiative?

Correct Answer: C-MET

🚀 Quick Recap:

About NCMM

  • Full Form: National Centre for Mineral Materials, Ministry: Mines (MoM), Objective: R&D and innovation.
  • IISc: Premier research institute, C-MET: Focuses on materials for electronics technology.