Critical Minerals
Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, chaired a seminar in Hyderabad focusing on India's National Critical Mineral Mission. The seminar aimed to promote mineral self-reliance, attract investment, and enhance technological capabilities in the sector. Key discussions included strengthening research and development through Centres of
Startup Conclave
The CSIR Startup Conclave in Lucknow, attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized the rise of startups from tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The event featured the inauguration of India's first Swastik-shaped 'Lotus Garden', aimed at promoting biodiversity and entrepreneurship. The
green hydrogen
Union Minister Shri Shripad Yesso Naik emphasized India's commitment to becoming a global hub for green hydrogen innovation during the first Green Hydrogen R&D Conference. The event focused on accelerating research, fostering startups, and enhancing the R&D ecosystem to achieve India's Net
R&D
The Sixth Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)' was held on September 10-11, 2025, in Hyderabad. Key discussions focused on enhancing India's R&D ecosystem, emphasizing the need for stronger institutional frameworks, streamlined regulations, and effective industry linkages.
Artificial Intelligence
At the 58th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence, technology, and innovation in driving India's growth. He urged the graduating class of 2025 to harness their skills to lead the nation towards '
S&T Clusters
The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, chaired the third All S&T Clusters Meet in Vishakhapatnam on September 9-10, 2025. The meet focused on enhancing collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive innovation and research translation. Key highlights included the unveiling
Aatmanirbhar Bharat
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, along with the Ministry of Education, held a high-level meeting to discuss strategies for achieving an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The session emphasized the importance of education and skilling as foundational pillars for self-reliance, urging institutions to promote local entrepreneurship and cultural heritage. Key leaders
StartUp economy
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasizes the importance of a 'StartUp linked economy' during the launch of the Campus Tank at Chandigarh University. He highlights the need for strong industry partnerships to sustain StartUps, moving beyond traditional tech hubs to include diverse sectors and smaller towns. The initiative
Telecom PSUs
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired a quarterly financial review meeting for key telecom PSUs, highlighting BSNL's significant turnaround with profits for two consecutive quarters. The meeting focused on Profit After Tax, turnover trends, and future growth projections, showcasing the PSUs' commitment to innovation and sustainability.
SEMICON India 2025
During SEMICON India 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with leading CEOs from the semiconductor industry, highlighting India's ongoing reforms aimed at establishing the country as a global hub for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. He emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure, skill development, and innovation in this sector.
APEDA
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative, aimed at empowering 100 agri-food startups to drive innovation and boost exports to a target of $50 billion by 2030. The initiative, which will begin its pilot cohort in September 2025, focuses on advanced technologies
Semiconductor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first set of Made-in-India chips, marking a significant achievement in India's semiconductor journey. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the growth of the semiconductor ecosystem, announcing 12 MoUs at Semicon India 2025 aimed at enhancing indigenous capabilities and talent development. The formation of