PECVD System and RETINA Centre Open at IACS Kolkata
Why in the news
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh opened two facilities at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, as the institute marked 150 years.
Key facts
| Facility | Purpose |
|---|---|
| PECVD (Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition) system | Indigenously built; supports making India’s first amorphous silicon solar cell under Atmanirbhar Bharat |
| RETINA incubation centre | Promotes startup-driven innovation and commercialisation of scientific research |
- The inauguration took place during IACS’s 150-year celebrations.
- The solar cell effort links to the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Exam angle
- Institute: IACS, Kolkata.
- Full form: PECVD means Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition.
- Related terms: amorphous silicon, incubation centre, Atmanirbhar Bharat.