Cochin Shipyard
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to enhance India's shipbuilding capabilities. This partnership aims to utilize CSL's new dry dock for constructing large vessels and establish a Block Fabrication Facility in Kochi with a
Khadi Mahotsav 2025
On September 17, 2025, KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar inaugurated Khadi Mahotsav 2025 in Varanasi, promoting the message of 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi'. The festival will run until October 23, featuring programs focused on Swadeshi and cleanliness, including a cleanliness drive at Juhu Beach. The event aims
LEADS 2025
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched LEADS 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to benchmark logistics performance across States and Union Territories. This initiative supports India's Make in India vision by improving logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain competitiveness. LEADS 2025 introduces performance
GST reforms
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will chair a meeting to discuss GST reforms aimed at reducing rates on agricultural machinery from 12-18% to 5%. The meeting will include representatives from various agricultural machinery associations to ensure that the benefits of the GST reduction reach farmers effectively. The rate
R&D
The Sixth Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)' was held on September 10-11, 2025, in Hyderabad. Key discussions focused on enhancing India's R&D ecosystem, emphasizing the need for stronger institutional frameworks, streamlined regulations, and effective industry linkages.
S&T Clusters
The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, chaired the third All S&T Clusters Meet in Vishakhapatnam on September 9-10, 2025. The meet focused on enhancing collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive innovation and research translation. Key highlights included the unveiling
Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla emphasized India's potential as a global leader during the inauguration of ALUMEX India 2025. He highlighted the significance of the MSME sector and startups as key assets, and the role of aluminium in promoting green growth and clean energy. Birla expressed confidence
Swadeshi
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized India's unity in facing global challenges and the importance of focusing on Swadeshi products and Atmanirbhar Bharat during the 56th EEPC India National Awards. He highlighted India's growth from a fragile economy to one of the
anti-doping
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched an indigenous Chemical Reference Material, Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite, essential for anti-doping analysis at the National Dope Testing Laboratory in New Delhi. This initiative, developed by NDTL and NIPER Guwahati, aims to promote clean sport and scientific integrity, marking a significant milestone in India&
India MedTech Expo
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the India MedTech Expo 2025, emphasizing GST reforms as a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat by 2047. The expo showcases India's potential as a global MedTech manufacturing hub, with participation from over 30 countries and a focus on collaboration between academia
Lithium-Ion Battery
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated TDK Corporation's state-of-the-art Lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Sohna, Haryana. The facility aims to produce 20 crore battery packs annually, fulfilling 40% of India's requirement and creating 5,000 jobs. This initiative aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, promoting self-reliance in
Biomanufacturing
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the launch of 21 new BioEnabler facilities under the BioE3 policy, positioning India as a global leader in biomanufacturing. The initiative aims to enhance self-reliance, reduce import dependence, and drive innovation in biotechnology, with the bioeconomy projected to grow from $100 billion to $300