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Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme Benefits Over 18 Lakh Participants in India

Official Press

30 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises' Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme significantly impacted over 18 lakh participants across India from the fiscal years 2021-22 to 2025-26. With funds totaling Rs. 277.02 crore, the initiative held 39,280 programmes focusing on self-employment and entrepreneurship, particularly supporting women, scheduled castes and tribes. The programme aimed at nurturing new enterprises, enhancing the capacity of existing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, and promoting an entrepreneurial culture.

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NHAI Implements Heatwave Safety Measures for Highway Workforce

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced comprehensive measures to protect their construction and maintenance workforce from the adverse effects of heatwave conditions. This includes staggered working hours, the provision of cooling breaks and shaded rest areas, training to handle heat-related illnesses, and emergency readiness with patrol ambulances

Innovation in Energy Storage: Smart Oxide Develops Dual Functionality

Researchers from Nano and Soft Matter Sciences have developed a novel oxygen-deficient bimetallic oxide that can store energy and visually indicate charge levels. This breakthrough material changes color depending on its charge state, addressing limitations of traditional electronic devices. Source: Original Link

CTIL Symposium Highlights Carbon Governance and Trade Balance

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law, with the Centre for Studies in International Trade and Investment Laws, organized a symposium on 'Carbon Governance and Global Justice.' The event discussed the reconciliation of trade competitiveness with climate responsibility, focusing on carbon pricing mechanisms and equity in climate actions

CTIL and SAIELN Virtual Trade Talk on WTO's Role in Multilateral Trade

The Centre for Trade and Investment Law and South Asia International Economic Law Network hosted a virtual discussion on the future of multilateral trade governance and the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The talk emphasized the WTO’s evolving functions amidst geopolitical, technological, and economic shifts, highlighting challenges

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NHAI Implements Heatwave Safety Measures for Highway Workforce

Innovation in Energy Storage: Smart Oxide Develops Dual Functionality

CTIL Symposium Highlights Carbon Governance and Trade Balance

CTIL and SAIELN Virtual Trade Talk on WTO's Role in Multilateral Trade