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.

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.

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.

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.

This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

 ***

NKR/PSM

 

(Release ID: 2153186)