Plastic Pollution
On World Environment Day 2025, India emphasized its commitment to combat plastic pollution with the theme 'One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution'. Key figures, including Prime Minister Modi and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, highlighted the importance of innovation, collective action, and behavioral change in addressing this issue.
Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Chandrasekhar Pemmasani emphasized the importance of empowered rural communities for achieving a developed India during the Regional Rural Workshop in Goa. He highlighted the success of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin, which aims to provide 4.95 crore houses by 2029, and the convergence of this
R&D Reforms
The Second National Consultative Meeting on reforming India's R&D ecosystem commenced at CSIR-IIP, Dehradun, focusing on enhancing government-funded R&D institutions. Key discussions included the need for decentralized decision-making, improved industry-academia collaboration, and rejuvenating R&D infrastructure, particularly in tier 2 and tier 3
Aviation
In his address at the World Air Transport Summit, the Prime Minister emphasized India's transformation into a global aviation leader, highlighting the growth of the civil aviation sector, the success of the UDAN scheme, and the commitment to sustainable practices. He outlined the three pillars of India'
Aviation
In his address at the World Air Transport Summit in New Delhi, the Prime Minister highlighted India's significant advancements in the aviation sector over the past four decades. He emphasized India's role as a leader in global aviation, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. The
Textile Advisory Group
Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, chaired a meeting of the Textile Advisory Group (TAG) to discuss initiatives aimed at enhancing cotton productivity and the overall textile value chain. The meeting emphasized the importance of innovation, collaboration, and data-driven policy interventions to achieve the target of 350 billion USD