Celebrating 42nd Foundation Day of DSIR, Government Announces Relaxation for Deep-Tech Startups for DSIR recognition, Strengthens India’s R&D and Innovation Ecosystem

• DSIR (Department of Scientific & Industrial Research) under the Ministry of Science & Technology marked its 42nd Foundation Day on 4 January 2026, announcing exemption from the mandatory 3-year existence norm for deep-tech startups seeking DSIR recognition.
• Significance for UPSC: links GS-III (Science & Tech, Innovation, Startups) with R&D ecosystem reform, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Deep-Tech policy push.