NaMo Semiconductor Lab
The Union Minister of Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has approved the establishment of the NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory at IIT Bhubaneswar, with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 crore. This initiative aims to enhance India's talent pool for chip manufacturing and packaging, supporting the 'Make
ICGS Akshar
The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned on October 4, 2025, in Karaikal, Puducherry. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content, the 51-meter vessel features advanced technology, including a maximum speed of 27 knots and a range
NCEL
National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) is a multi-state cooperative established to enhance India's cooperative sector's presence in global markets. Launched in January 2023, NCEL aims to export surplus agricultural products, ensuring fair prices and better demand. By August 2025, it had over 11,000 member cooperatives
Make in India
On September 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 11th anniversary of the Make in India initiative, highlighting its significant impact on India's economy and entrepreneurial landscape. He emphasized the initiative's role in fostering innovation, job creation, and strengthening economic independence, while also acknowledging its
logistics
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched Integrated State and City Logistics Plans under the SMILE initiative, aimed at enhancing logistics efficiency and supply chain competitiveness in India. The initiative, supported by the Asian Development Bank, will begin in eight cities and is part of a broader
Make in India
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Make in India Commemorative Coin in New Delhi, marking ten years of the initiative aimed at transforming India into a global manufacturing hub. The initiative has significantly boosted foreign direct investment, improved the ease of doing business, and expanded India's startup ecosystem.
HSN Codes
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes, which includes 12,167 codes across 31 Ministries. This initiative aims to enhance policymaking, support trade negotiations, and strengthen India's role in global value chains, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@
LEADS 2025
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, launched LEADS 2025 in New Delhi, aiming to benchmark logistics performance across States and Union Territories. This initiative supports India's Make in India vision by improving logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain competitiveness. LEADS 2025 introduces performance
IPRS 3.0
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi, aimed at boosting the Make in India initiative. This new framework will benchmark industrial parks based on sustainability, infrastructure, and competitiveness, providing reliable data to stakeholders and fostering healthy competition among states. The initiative
Logistics Cost
On September 20, 2025, Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched a comprehensive report on the Assessment of Logistics Cost in India, marking a decade of the 'Make in India' initiative. This report provides a scientifically derived estimate of logistics costs, which are now assessed at approximately 7.97% of
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy received DSC A20, the first indigenously designed Diving Support Craft, from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd on September 16, 2025. This vessel, part of a contract for five such crafts, is equipped for diving operations in coastal waters and features a catamaran hull with a displacement of approximately
Assam
During his address at the launch of various development projects in Darrang, Assam, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of cultural heritage, the success of the BJP's governance, and the need for national unity. He highlighted Assam's growth rate of 13% and the government's