Science and Technology
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, released the "Science and Technology (S&T) Clusters Annual Report 2024-2025" on June 26, 2025. The report highlights significant outcomes from various clusters, including the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, the launch of an AR/
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh celebrated the successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the ISS, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. He highlighted seven indigenous microgravity experiments developed by Indian institutes, aimed at enhancing space sustainability and contributing to global scientific knowledge. These experiments focus on areas such as edible
SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied the entire requirement of special steel for the Indian Navy's first indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, INS Arnala, commissioned on June 18, 2025. This initiative supports India's self-reliance in defense and reduces import dependency, aligning with
Food Grain Storage
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting in New Delhi regarding the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme. The initiative aims to enhance the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and create rural employment opportunities. Shah emphasized the need for PACS' active participation,
Pharmaceutical Excipients
The Technology Development Board (TDB) has provided financial support to Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialties Pvt. Ltd. in Nagpur for their project to manufacture complex pharmaceutical excipients. This initiative aims to enhance India's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities, reduce import dependency, and align with the government's Production Linked Incentive scheme.