Atmanirbhar Bharat
The Government of India has laid the foundation stone for the ₹1,800-crore 'Brahma–BEML Rail Manufacturing Hub' in Umaria, Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant step towards self-reliance. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of adopting 'Swadeshi' products to strengthen the economy. The hub
Technology Development Board
The Technology Development Board (TDB) has sanctioned Rs. 2958.95 crores and disbursed Rs. 2255.87 crores to 422 agencies for indigenous technology development, including the Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS). This advanced technology enhances battlefield concealment by masking vital defense assets across various spectrums. The MSCS has been successfully
SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied critical-grade steel for the recently launched INS Ajay and commissioned INS Nistar, enhancing India's naval capabilities. INS Ajay is the final vessel in the ASW-SWC series, while INS Nistar is India's first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel. SAIL&
Kavach 4.0
The Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the indigenous Kavach 4.0 safety system on the Mathura-Kota section of the Delhi-Mumbai route, marking a significant advancement in railway safety. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the achievement, noting that Kavach 4.0 enhances speed control for loco pilots and provides signal information
women empowerment
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that over ₹11 lakh crore in loans have been disbursed to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission. This initiative aims to empower rural women financially, enabling them to start businesses and improve their livelihoods. The program
PMFME Scheme
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support micro food processing enterprises in India. The scheme, operational from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with a budget of Rs. 10,000 Crore, aims to enhance competitiveness
Pharmaceutical Sector
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has launched several schemes to enhance India's pharmaceutical sector, aiming for self-reliance and innovation. Key initiatives include the PRIP scheme with ₹5,000 crore funding for research and development, the PLI Scheme to boost manufacturing capabilities, and the Bulk Drug Parks Scheme
Employment Linked Incentive
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a virtual meeting with State Labour and Industry Ministers to discuss the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, aimed at generating over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. The ELI Scheme, following the PLI Scheme, seeks to provide financial support to employers to create
SEMICON India 2025
SEMICON India 2025, scheduled for September 2-4, 2025, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, will feature over 300 companies from 18 countries. This edition introduces global pavilions, country roundtables, and skilling initiatives, marking a significant increase in stakeholder participation. The event aims to showcase India's growing capabilities in the semiconductor
soil health cards
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced the distribution of 25 crore Soil Health Cards to promote balanced fertiliser usage and enhance credit access through Kisan Credit Cards. He highlighted the benefits of the PM-KISAN scheme, integration of 1,400 mandis with e-NAM for better market access,
BCCL
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has successfully restarted coal production from its PB Project under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model, marking a significant step towards India's self-reliance in coking coal production. The project, awarded to Eagle Infra India Limited, is expected to contribute 52 million tonnes
Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, chaired a meeting with Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations in New Delhi, focusing on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), challenges in their utilization, and proposed reforms for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) aimed at achieving a $5 Trillion economy by 2027. The