Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has proposed a 36% increase in apprenticeship stipends, linked to the Consumer Price Index. This decision, made during the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, aims to modernize the apprenticeship ecosystem in India. The revised stipend will apply to all apprentices, including
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented various AI and IoT initiatives to enhance crop productivity and farmer livelihoods. Key initiatives include the 'Kisan e-Mitra' chatbot for farmer queries, the National Pest Surveillance System for pest detection, and financial assistance for drone usage in agriculture. The
Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has proposed a 36% increase in apprenticeship stipends, linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This decision, made during the 38th meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council, aims to modernize the apprenticeship ecosystem in India. The revised stipend structure will apply to all
Ayush
The World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged India's pioneering integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush, in its technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine." This recognition highlights India's efforts to enhance traditional medicine through
Bengaluru
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the VTU-VRIF-TCOE Hub and Spoke Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, aimed at fostering innovation in emerging technologies like 5G/6G, AI, and quantum computing. The initiative involves over 20 startups and 30 academic institutions, targeting to equip over 400,000 students with future-ready skills.
BRICS
During the BRICS Outreach Summit, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of multilateralism, economic cooperation, and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing human values. He proposed initiatives for agricultural research collaboration, secure supply chains for critical minerals, and the establishment of a BRICS Science and Research Repository. The
BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, discussing global governance reform, peace and security, and the role of Artificial Intelligence. He emphasized the need for a multipolar world and called for urgent reforms in global institutions. Modi also condemned terrorism and highlighted
Lok Sabha
During the Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Dharamshala, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the need for enhancing the efficiency of legislatures through resource management, defending democracy, and adopting innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI). He announced the Parliament's readiness to share technological advancements with state
Water Purification
Researchers at the Institute of Nanoscience and Technology have developed a groundbreaking water purification system that utilizes sunlight, vibrations, and artificial intelligence to effectively remove harmful pollutants from wastewater. This eco-friendly and biodegradable technology demonstrates high efficiency, achieving up to 98.9% removal of Congo Red and 74.3% of
AI Literacy
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized an AI Literacy Workshop in New Delhi on June 19, 2025, focusing on the transformative potential of AI in official statistics and public sector decision-making. The event featured keynotes from MoSPI officials and presentations from Wadhwani AI and the World Bank,
BRICS Summit
The Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha expressed gratitude for hosting the BRICS Summit in Brasília, where key issues such as terrorism, AI technology, and economic cooperation were discussed. A final declaration was adopted, emphasizing a collective zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and the importance of transparency in AI use.
workshop
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is organizing a two-day workshop on June 5-6, 2025, in New Delhi, focusing on the use of alternate data sources and frontier technologies in policymaking. The event aims to enhance stakeholder understanding and strengthen India's statistical systems by integrating mobile