PECVD System and RETINA Centre Open at IACS Kolkata
Why in the news
Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened two new facilities at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata while the institute was marking 150 years of existence.
Key facts
- PECVD expands to Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition; the system was built within India.
- It will help fabricate the country’s first amorphous silicon solar cell, in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- RETINA is a startup incubation centre set up at the same institute.
- Its focus is to back startup-driven innovation and move laboratory research towards the market (commercialization).
- Occasion: the 150-year celebrations of IACS, Kolkata.
| Facility | Role |
|---|---|
| PECVD system | Indigenous equipment for fabricating an amorphous silicon solar cell |
| RETINA centre | Incubation hub for startups and research commercialization |
Exam angle
- Inaugurated by: Jitendra Singh, Union Minister.
- Location: IACS, Kolkata.
- Linked policy theme: Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance in technology).
- Expect a question on the full form of PECVD or on which cell type it will help produce.