Infrastructure
Union Minister of State Shri Ajay Tamta emphasizes the need for a national innovation drive to enhance road safety and infrastructure in India. During a dialogue with experts from IIT Delhi and SPA Delhi, he advocates for proactive, innovation-led planning that addresses chronic issues in road projects. The Minister calls
Handloom Hackathon 2025
The Ministry of Textiles has launched the 'Handloom Hackathon 2025', a national competition aimed at fostering innovation in India's handloom sector. Scheduled for August 2-3, 2025, at IIT Delhi, the event will focus on design innovation, sustainability, market access, skill development, and community building. Participants, including
Odisha
Odisha's Minister for Science & Technology, Sri Krushna Chandra Patra, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to seek central support for establishing a Science City in Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to enhance scientific learning and innovation, offering 100 acres of land for the project. The proposed Science
RDI Scheme
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a budget of Rs. One lakh Crore. This initiative aims to enhance India's research ecosystem by providing long-term financing to the private sector, encouraging investment in strategic and sunrise
RDI Scheme
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a budget of Rs. One lakh Crore. This initiative aims to enhance India's research ecosystem by providing long-term financing to the private sector, encouraging innovation in strategic and sunrise
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article highlighting how policy initiatives and innovation are driving India's ambition to become a global leader in steel production. He emphasized the importance of steel in various sectors, including infrastructure, defense, electric mobility, and clean energy, as outlined by Union Minister H.
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/
Sustainable Startups
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes the need for collaboration among academic institutions and scientific organizations to foster sustainable startups. He highlights the importance of integrating academia, industry, and government to accelerate innovation and meet development goals. The minister also discusses the rise of women-led initiatives, the democratization of civil
Sustainable Startups
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes the need for collaboration between higher education institutions and scientific organizations to foster sustainable startups. He highlights the importance of integrating academia, industry, and government to accelerate innovation and meet development goals. Dr. Singh also discusses the rise of women-led initiatives, the democratization of
India
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, highlighted the significant advancements in India's scientific landscape over the past 11 years, attributing this progress to transformative reforms under PM Modi's leadership. He emphasized India's shift from a passive participant to a
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
On June 23, 2025, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar honored Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, emphasizing the significance of his slogan 'Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan'. He criticized Article 370 and 35A for infringing on human rights in Jammu and Kashmir, and highlighted the transformative impact of the National
MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a ₹2.3 crore Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge aimed at accelerating rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy innovations. The challenge focuses on four key areas: affordability, resilience, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. Startups can apply for a chance to win significant