eSim Webinar with The Institution of Engineers India
eSim Webinar with The Institution of Engineers India
Date: 29/04/2026
The webinar on eSim was successfully conducted as part of the initiative to promote awareness and adoption of open source tools in engineering education and practice. The session highlighted the growing importance of open source technologies in the engineering domain and featured discussions on the role of eSim in Electronics Design Automation (EDA). Shri Himanshu Bhatt, CEng, Secretary, IEI South Gujarat Local Centre, addressed the participants on the concept of open source software and its increasing adoption across various technology sectors.
Mr. Sumanto Kar, Assistant Project Manager, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, presented an overview of the eSim ecosystem, its key features, ongoing development activities, and collaboration opportunities. A live demonstration of the software was conducted by Sri. Varad Patil, showcasing circuit design and simulation capabilities. The webinar was further enriched by the presence of Prof. Prabhu Ramachandran, Principal Investigator, FOSSEE, IIT Bombay, who shared insights on the contribution of eSim towards strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem in line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
