Ministry of Mines
The Ministry of Mines has recognized two additional institutes, IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad, as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission, bringing the total to nine. These CoEs aim to enhance R&D in critical minerals, essential for clean energy and advanced technology sectors, by operating
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.
5G
The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme, launched on October 1, 2022, aims to support R&D and innovation in telecom technologies in India. As of June 30, 2025, 110 projects related to 5G and 6G, totaling Rs. 304.70 Crores, have been approved. These projects, which involve collaboration
ANRF
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched various research schemes, including the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant and the Inclusivity Research Grant, with a total of 930 projects sanctioned. The foundation emphasizes private sector co-funding for its initiatives, particularly under the MAHA-EV Mission. ANRF aims to promote R&
R&D
The Third Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)' was held at IIT Jammu on July 14-15, 2025, organized by NITI Aayog. The meeting aimed to address bottlenecks in India's R&D ecosystem, featuring discussions on governance reform, translational
Raksha Mantri
On May 26, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a review meeting with CMDs of eight Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi. He praised the defence industry for its role in demonstrating India's military preparedness during Operation Sindoor and urged DPSUs to enhance production and