NIFTEM-K
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) celebrated its 6th Convocation and 13th Foundation Day, awarding degrees to 262 students and emphasizing the importance of innovation in the food processing sector. Key speakers highlighted the need for combining technology with compassion to address global food challenges. The
Innovation
Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Union Minister of State for Communications, announced at the India Mobile Congress 2025 that India is transforming innovation into a movement accessible to all citizens. Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, initiatives like Startup India and Digital India are fostering an inclusive innovation ecosystem. India
Viksit Bharat Buildathon
The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 is India's largest school hackathon, engaging 1 crore students from classes 6-12 to create prototypes on themes like Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The event, organized by the Ministry of Education and Atal Innovation Mission, will take place on October 13, 2025, featuring a
ESTIC-2025
Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Curtain Raiser for the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), focusing on frontier technologies like AI, semiconductors, and clean energy. The event aims to provide a platform for young innovators and startups to showcase their solutions and connect with industry leaders, aligning with India&
IMC 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 from October 8-11 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The event, themed 'Innovate to Transform', aims to enhance self-reliance in telecom and digital technologies, focusing on 6G, AI, cybersecurity, and more. It is expected to attract
AIIMS Bilaspur
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda presided over the 3rd Foundation Day of AIIMS Bilaspur, highlighting significant advancements in healthcare services, including state-of-the-art facilities and a reduction in out-of-pocket expenses for patients. The institute has made remarkable progress in just three years, with plans for further expansion and a
PRIP scheme
The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has announced the Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme, inviting proposals for projects worth ₹11,000 crore. The scheme supports early-stage projects with funding up to ₹5 crore and later-stage projects with funding up to ₹100 crore. It aims to
DPIIT
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thermo Fisher Scientific to support over 500 biotech startups in India over the next three years. The partnership includes the launch of the BioVerse Challenge and BioVerse Mentors Circle, aimed at providing
Pharma Exports
India's pharmaceutical exports, currently valued at approximately $27.8 billion, are projected to exceed $30 billion by the end of this year, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology. The domestic pharma market, valued at $60 billion, is expected to double to
C-DOT
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) organized a Demo Day for 18 startups selected under its 'Samarth' incubation program, showcasing their progress in telecom and ICT innovations. The top five startups were awarded grants for further development, while C-DOT announced a call for proposals for the next
Aadhaar Samvaad
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) held its fourth Aadhaar Samvaad in Hyderabad, gathering over 700 officials, industry leaders, and startup representatives to discuss innovations and improvements in service delivery using Aadhaar. The event coincided with the 16th Foundation Day of Aadhaar, highlighting its role in India's
FishTech
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying organized a technical session at World Food India 2025 focusing on innovations in fish processing and value addition. The session highlighted the importance of modern technologies to reduce post-harvest losses, enhance quality, and promote exports in the fisheries sector. Key discussions included