**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 243 on August 6, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology provided details regarding the Technology Development Board's (TDB) assistance to industrial concerns for the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies, including the Industrial Meta Tattva Facility, and the deployment of the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS).
The TDB has sanctioned a total financial assistance of Rs. 2958.95 crores and disbursed Rs. 2255.87 crores as of July 31, 2025, to 422 industrial concerns and agencies.
The MSCS is characterized by its high efficacy across a wide spectrum, including visible, Infrared (IR), Microwave, and Ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths, reducing detection from sensor-based surveillance platforms. It incorporates camouflage schemes for blending with surroundings, utilizing visual/IR compliant substances. The system is designed to conceal vital defense assets from detection across multiple spectrums, offering a transformative advantage in battlefield concealment.
The MSCS has undergone field testing and validation by end users in the defense domain, with acknowledged successful trials and largely positive outcomes. Deployment of the fully indigenous camouflage system is underway and is intended to strengthen India's technological capabilities in modern warfare and aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by translating research into advanced defense capabilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Technology Development Board (TDB): A board that provides financial assistance to industrial concerns and agencies for the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies.
Industrial Meta Tattva Facility: A facility established for the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies.
Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS): A cutting-edge technology aimed at masking vital defence assets from detection across a wide range of spectrums.
DR. SANJAY JAISWAL: Member of LOK SABHA who raised a question about the assistance provided by the Technology Development Board.
SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA: Member of LOK SABHA who raised a question about the assistance provided by the Technology Development Board.
DR. JITENDRA SINGH: Minister of State Independent Charge of the Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A Government of India initiative focused on achieving self-reliance in technologies, exemplified by the MSCS technology.
Ministry of Science and Technology: The Indian government ministry responsible for science and technology policy.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION No. *243
ANSWERED ON 06/08/2025
ASSISTANCE BY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
*243. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:
SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA:
Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to
state:
(a) the details and the total financial assistance provided by the
Technology Development Board (TDB) to various industrial
concerns/agencies for the development and commercialisation of
indigenous technologies including for the establishment of the
Industrial Meta Tattva Facility;
(b) the key features of the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System
(MSCS) and the manner in which it enhances the concealment of
assets;
(c) whether any entities have field-tested and validated the above
system and if so, the details thereof along with the outcomes of these
trials; and
(d) the details and the timeline for the operational deployment of
the MSCS along with the manner in which it aligns with country’s
objectives of achieving self-reliance in technologies?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी तथा पथ्ृ िी विज्ञान मंत्रालय के राज्य मंत्री (स्ितंत्र प्रभार)
(डॉ. जितेंद्र स हं )
(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
Page 1 of 2STATEMENT AS REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF LOK
SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 243 FOR 06.08.2025 REGARDING
“ASSISTANCE BY TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT BOARD”
(a) Technology Development Board (TDB) has sanctioned a total
financial assistance of Rs. 2958.95 crores and disbursed Rs. 2255.87
crores till 31.07.2025 to 422 industrial concerns/ agencies for the
development and commercialization of indigenous technologies
including for the establishment of the Industrial Meta Tattva Facility.
(b) The Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS) is a cutting-
edge technology. The key features of the MSCS include its high
efficacy over a wide bandwidth of spectrum including, visible,
Infrared (IR), Microwave and Ultraviolet (UV) sensors-based
surveillance platforms thereby reducing detection. Additionally, for
mixing with surroundings, camouflage scheme is put-over with
visual/IR/other compliant substances. MSCS is aimed at masking vital
defence assets from detection across a wide range of spectrums. The
systems offer a transformative advantage in battlefield concealment.
(c) Yes, Sir. The Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS) has
been field-tested and validated by various end users in the defence
domains which have acknowledged successful trials and the
outcomes have largely been positive.
(d) The MSCS has been field tested and validated for deployment.
The deployment of the fully indigenous camouflage systems will mark
an important step toward strengthening India’s technological edge in
modern warfare. The technology exemplifies the spirit of
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ with the translation of research into state-of-art
defence capabilities.
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