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India's Strategic Shift in Science, Technology, and Innovation Efforts

Official Press

29 Jan 2026

The National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy – 2020, though initially a draft without budget allocation, spurred key R&D initiatives by the Indian government. These initiatives aim to bolster the nation's research infrastructure and innovation capabilities across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and technology. Significant advancements in patents, product development, and technology transfers have marked India's growing global position in scientific and innovation rankings. Key missions include the establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, National Quantum Mission, and investment in R&D facilities.

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IndiaAI Partners with Karya for Inclusive AI Ecosystem

The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formed a partnership with nonprofit Karya to enhance India's inclusive AI ecosystem. This collaboration, based on a Memorandum of Understanding, focuses on developing language and multimodal datasets, improving data infrastructure, and supporting capacity building and ecosystem

India-Sri Lanka Women Empowerment Collaboration

Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi met with H.E. Mrs. Saroja Savithri Paulraj and the Women Parliamentarians Caucus of Sri Lanka in New Delhi. Focused on women-led development, the meeting emphasized India's view of women as active agents of national development. Both parties

Dr. Jitendra Singh Emphasizes Pension Reforms as Transformational

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the significant shift in India's pension governance from being rule-bound to citizen-centric, following recent reforms aimed at simplifying and improving pension delivery systems. These changes, discussed during the 16th All India Pension Adalat, have fostered transparency and a practical approach to handling

India Celebrates Repatriation of Historic Cultural Artefacts from the US

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced the successful return of three historic Indian bronzes from the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art in the US, highlighting India's efforts in reclaiming its cultural heritage. Source: Original Link

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IndiaAI Partners with Karya for Inclusive AI Ecosystem

India-Sri Lanka Women Empowerment Collaboration

Dr. Jitendra Singh Emphasizes Pension Reforms as Transformational

India Celebrates Repatriation of Historic Cultural Artefacts from the US