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India Prioritizes Industry-Academia Partnerships in R&D Expansion

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05 Dec 2025

Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, emphasized the importance of collaborative partnerships among industry, academia, and government to propel India's R&D capabilities. Speaking at the Global Summit on Industry–Academia Partnership 2025, he highlighted the crucial role of private sector involvement in space, nuclear, and strategic research domains. The minister noted a shift towards more inclusive research efforts, marked by increasing patent filings and the participation of young innovators from smaller cities. By facilitating a supportive ecosystem, the government aims to drive national growth through innovation and strategic partnerships.

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New Director General of Naval Armament Takes Charge

Shri Divakar Jayant has assumed the role of Director General of Naval Armament at the Ministry of Defence's Naval Headquarters. He succeeds Shri P Upadhyay and brings over 33 years of service experience to the position. Source: Original Link

Union Budget of India 2026-27: Boosting the Capital Goods Sector

The Union Budget for FY 2026-27 of India focuses on strengthening the capital goods sector, crucial for the country's industrial and infrastructure advancement. Emphasizing public capital expenditure, the budget proposes ₹12.2 lakh crore for capital expenses and announces several initiatives, including a Container Manufacturing Scheme and support

India Boosts Electronics Manufacturing Scheme with ₹40,000 Crore Outlay

The Union Budget 2026–27 has increased the allocation for India's Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) to ₹40,000 crore, reflecting a strong governmental push to expand domestic electronics production. India aims to position itself as a global technology leader with a $500 billion electronics ecosystem by 2030.

Efforts to Mitigate Healthcare Staff Shortage in India

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India is addressing the shortage of healthcare staff by approving 157 new government medical colleges, with 137 already operational. Efforts include financial and technical support through the National Health Mission and various incentives for healthcare professionals in underserved areas. Source: Original Link

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New Director General of Naval Armament Takes Charge

Union Budget of India 2026-27: Boosting the Capital Goods Sector

India Boosts Electronics Manufacturing Scheme with ₹40,000 Crore Outlay

Efforts to Mitigate Healthcare Staff Shortage in India