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Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the successful development of bio-bitumen technology that can convert crop residue waste into a sustainable alternative to conventional bitumen, potentially saving India Rs 40,000 crore in annual imports. The technology, developed by CSIR institutes, aims to create a circular economy by reducing stubble burning pollution
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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises of India organized an Entrepreneur Awareness Camp and Special Vendor Development Programme in Dimapur, Nagaland. The event aimed to increase awareness of government initiatives, particularly focusing on SC/ST enterprises, CPSEs, and Udyam Registration. It was attended by over 300 entrepreneurs, featuring
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, under the chairmanship of Union Minister C.R. Paatil, held the 18th meeting of the Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation on March 30, 2026. The meeting, which included key stakeholders from central and state governments, reviewed projects under the National Mission for Clean Ganga.
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India has approved 29 new proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), projecting an investment of ₹7,104 crore and the creation of over 14,000 direct jobs. These approvals aim to strengthen the domestic electronics manufacturing sector and reduce dependency
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In the fiscal year 2025–26, India’s Ministry of Mines operationalised a record 30 mineral blocks, marking a significant achievement in the country's mining sector. This accomplishment is a result of continuous governmental reforms aimed at accelerating production and reducing import dependence, aligning with national visions including
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The JanSamarth portal, launched by the Prime Minister on June 6, 2022, has transformed the landscape for credit-linked government schemes by processing over 41 lakh applications amounting to ₹1,06,306 Crores. The digital platform enables seamless access to 15 Central Government schemes across diverse sectors such as agriculture, renewable
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The Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to innovate Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) education. This collaboration aims to standardize and advance education in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector by launching a three-year Bachelor of Science program
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is approaching its fiscal year goal for 2025–2026 by raising over Rs. 28,300 crores through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvIT) and Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) models. Recent achievements include the award of InvIT Round-5 and TOT Bundle-18, contributing significantly toward the goal of Rs.
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The CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Science City of Andhra Pradesh to enhance science communication and collaborative research in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy. The partnership aims to promote evidence-based policymaking, improve public science literacy,
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The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has released data on the progress of area coverage under summer crops as of March 27, 2026. The report outlines the performance of key crops including rice, pulses, coarse cereals, and oilseeds, comparing the sown areas against previous years. Some crops like pulses
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will be visiting Bihar and Karnataka from March 31 to April 1, 2026. Her itinerary includes attending the convocation of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, and attending an event in Tumakuru, Karnataka, honoring Dr Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahaswamiji. Source: Original Link
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India's Ministry of Science and Technology announces a breakthrough in converting crop residue to bio-bitumen, potentially saving Rs 40,000 crore annually by reducing bitumen imports. The initiative leverages indigenous technology to replace a portion of India's bitumen needs, fostering economic resilience and aiding in pollution