Dr Ramya Anche will direct the 2030 SmallSat project investigating interstellar dust, with Bengaluru and Pune institutes joining the effort.
The election highlights India's expanding scientific leadership and institutional stature in multilateral ocean governance across the region.
The prime minister dedicated cutting-edge neuroscience and music research facilities during a wide-ranging development visit to Chennai.
Bern offers fresh funding for joint research as President Guy Parmelin calls India an emerging global innovation power.
