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India's First Graphene Innovation Centre Becomes Operational in Kochi.

National | Dated: 08 Nov 2025

India's first Graphene Innovation Centre, established at the Digital University Kerala (DUK) in Kochi, has become fully operational. The center, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Kerala, aims to boost research and development in Graphene—the two-dimensional carbon material known for its exceptional strength and conductivity. The facility will act as an anchor for start-ups and industries to develop commercial applications using graphene, positioning India as a global leader in the emerging material sector.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • India's first Graphene Innovation Centre is located in Kochi, Kerala.
  • It is a joint initiative of MeitY and the Government of Kerala.
  • Graphene is a two-dimensional carbon material known for its conductivity.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The Centre will collaborate with global universities and industries.
  • Kerala has focused on promoting technology startups in the deep-tech sector.
  • Graphene is set to revolutionize next-generation electronics and battery technology.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

India's first Graphene Innovation Centre has been established in which city?

Correct Answer: Kochi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Graphene

  • (i) Nature: Single layer of Carbon atoms (ii) Discovery: Nobel Prize in Physics 2010
  • (iii) Properties: Strongest material known; highly conductive; lightweight. (iv) Applications: Electronics, sensors, energy storage, and composites.