**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized the National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2026 on March 13, 2026, in New Delhi. The event focused on accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing in India by bringing together key stakeholders to discuss policy, technology, and market opportunities. The symposium served as a platform for discussions aimed at strengthening the additive manufacturing ecosystem.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Details:**
* National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
* Held on March 13, 2026, at Scope Convention Centre, New Delhi.
* The event was the second edition of the symposium.
* **Objectives and Focus:**
* To bring together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, start-ups, and other stakeholders.
* To deliberate on the growth of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem in India.
* To serve as a national platform for discussions on policy directions, technological advancements, market opportunities, and ecosystem strengthening.
* To accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing across key sectors of the Indian economy.
* To strengthen India's digital economy by integrating digital technologies with physical manufacturing.
* To build domestic capabilities in electronics components, capital goods, and advanced materials through collaborative initiatives.
* **Key Events and Releases:**
* Release of the "India and Global Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem 2026" report.
* Exchange of MoUs.
* AM product launches.
* Announcement of a Grand Challenge winner.
* **Symposium Content:**
* Panel discussions on policy initiatives under NSAM 2.0.
* Discussions on defence adoption.
* Industry perspectives.
* The role of MeitY-supported R&D centres.
* Strategic R&D collaboration across ministries and stakeholders.
* **Participants:**
* Officials from multiple ministries, departments, and state governments.
* Representatives from the Department of Space, Ministry of Defence, Department of Atomic Energy, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
* State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and Telangana.
* Experts from institutions including the Indian Army's Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME), VSSC, RR-CAT, NIFTEM, IIT Delhi, and Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC).
* Industry representatives from STPL, Intech Additive Solutions, Stratasys, Solize Partners India, Sara Infoways, Pandaav Applications, and Philips Additive.
* Associations including ELCINA, ICEA, AMSI, and 3D Graphy.
**Impact Analysis**
**Policymakers and Government Officials**
* **Impact:** Gain insights into policy directions, technological advancements, and ecosystem strengthening needed to accelerate additive manufacturing adoption. Reaffirmed commitment to advancing digital manufacturing.
* **Action Required:** To continue formulating and implementing strategies and incentives to support additive manufacturing technology development, materials, and products.
**Industry Leaders and Start-ups**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to engage with policymakers, researchers, and peers, discuss market opportunities, and learn about collaborative initiatives. Potential for accelerated growth and innovation in the AM sector.
* **Action Required:** To actively participate in future symposiums and collaborate with government and academia to drive AM adoption and technology development.
**Researchers and Academia**
* **Impact:** Platform to showcase research, discuss technological advancements, and explore strategic R&D collaborations. Strengthen understanding of industry needs and government support.
* **Action Required:** To continue research and development in additive manufacturing and engage in inter-ministerial and industry collaborations.
**Key Sectors of the Indian Economy**
* **Impact:** Potential for accelerated adoption of additive manufacturing leading to enhanced capabilities in electronics components, capital goods, and advanced materials, thus strengthening India's manufacturing economy and digital economy.
* **Action Required:** To explore and implement additive manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness.
Key Entities Referenced
National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2026: The event itself, focused on driving digital manufacturing through additive manufacturing.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): The organizing ministry, indicating the government's involvement and focus on this sector.
New Delhi: The location of the event, central to its scope and applicability within India.
NSAM 2.0: A policy initiative discussed at the symposium, indicating the policy direction for additive manufacturing.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
National Additive Manufacturing Symposium
(NAMS) 2026: Driving Digital Manufacturing
through Additive Manufacturing
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 7:48PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, organized the
second edition of the National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) on 13th March 2026 at Scope
Convention Centre, New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, start-ups
and other stakeholders to deliberate on the growth of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem in
India. The symposium served as a national platform for discussions on policy directions, technological
advancements, market opportunities and ecosystem strengthening required to accelerate the adoption of
additive manufacturing across key sectors of the Indian economy.
The event was inaugurated by distinguished dignitaries including Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY; Shri
Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar; Lt. Gen. Rajiv Kumar Sahni, Director General of
EME and Colonel Commandant, Indian Army; Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, MeitY;Shri Anurag Yadav, Principal Secretary IT&E, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Bharath Reddy, Joint
Director, ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana; and Smt. Sunita Verma, Scientist-G and Group
Coordinator, R&D Electronics, MeitY.
Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY stated “Additive Manufacturing is emerging as a sunrise sector where
digital technologies integrate with physical manufacturing to strengthen India’s digital economy. He noted
the significant progress since NAMS 2024 and highlighted the importance of building domestic
capabilities in electronics components, capital goods and advanced materials, supported by collaborative
initiatives across government, industry and academia.” Additive Manufacturing is playing vital role in
India’s manufacturing economy and government is supporting technology development - machines for
additive manufacturing, materials and products through various strategies and incentives.
During the inaugural session, the “India and Global Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem 2026” report was
released, along with exchange of MoUs, AM product launches and the announcement of a Grand
Challenge winner. The symposium featured panel discussions on policy initiatives under NSAM 2.0,
defence adoption, industry perspectives, the role of MeitY-supported R&D centres, and strategic R&D
collaboration across ministries and stakeholders. The event reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to
advancing digital manufacturing.
The symposium witnessed participation from officials representing multiple ministries, departments and
state governments, reflecting growing inter-ministerial interest in additive manufacturing. Participants
included representatives from the Department of Space, Ministry of Defence, Department of Atomic
Energy, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of
New and Renewable Energy, and the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha and Telangana.
Experts from institutions such as the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers
(EME), VSSC, RR-CAT, NIFTEM, IIT Delhi and Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC),
along with industry representatives from STPL, Intech Additive Solutions, Stratasys, Solize Partners India,
Sara Infoways, Pandaav Applications and Philips Additive and associations including ELCINA, ICEA,
AMSI and 3D Graphy, also participated.
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