Joint Working Group
The eighth meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Agriculture between India and the Netherlands took place at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Co-chaired by Indian and Dutch officials, the meeting focused on current agricultural priorities, challenges, and initiatives. Both sides highlighted the importance of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in
Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines has recognized two additional institutes, IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad, as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, bringing the total to nine. These CoEs aim to enhance R&D in critical minerals, essential for clean energy and advanced technology sectors, by operating
Ministry of Minority Affairs
The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, is supporting universities to establish Centres of Excellence for the promotion of heritage and classical languages under the PMJVK. A National Seminar on 'Jainism and Indian Knowledge System' was held at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, marking the launch of its
Sickle Cell Anemia
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has reported significant progress under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM), with over 6 crore screenings conducted in 17 tribal-dominated states. The ICMR has validated 30 Point of Care Tests and 5 Non-Rapid Diagnostic Test assays for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Centres of Excellence
The Indian government, through the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), is establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for fruits and vegetables to enhance horticultural production. These CoEs serve as hubs for training, technology dissemination, and capacity building for farmers and entrepreneurs. A total of 58 CoEs have been approved
Centres of Excellence
The Indian government, through the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), is establishing Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for fruits and vegetables to enhance horticultural productivity and sustainability. These CoEs serve as hubs for training and technology dissemination, collaborating with countries like Israel, Netherlands, and New Zealand. A total of
Skill Development
At the Kaushal Manthan Regional Workshop, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized the need for adaptive, locally-driven models in skill development, announcing the establishment of two new Centres of Excellence in Hyderabad and Chennai. He highlighted the importance of quality training, mandatory certification for instructors, and a robust grading framework for
Agri-Drone
Union Minister Shri Kamlesh Paswan inaugurated Garuda Aerospace's Agri-Drone Indigenization Facility and 300 Centres of Excellence in Chennai. The event included the launch of a DGCA approved Train the Trainer programme aimed at enhancing drone skills. The facility aims to manufacture over 1 lakh drones in two years,