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Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh spoke at a media round table highlighting India's pivotal moment in the nuclear energy sector with reforms to enhance energy security. He confirmed the development of rules under recent nuclear legislation focusing on safety and global standards. Additionally, plans for expanding
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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions highlights the INSPIRE Scheme, aimed at encouraging the pursuit of science among youth across India. The scheme includes various initiatives such as INSPIRE MANAK, targeting students aged 10-17 for science education and creativity, and offers financial assistance for developing innovative projects. INSPIRE
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NITI Aayog hosted a two-day workshop in December 2025 at the BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute in Mohali, focusing on strengthening collaboration between universities, industries, and government to boost India’s technological development. Key initiatives such as the ROPE framework, which aims to remove obstacles and promote enablers, were discussed
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India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has significantly increased, doubling from ₹60,196.75 crore in 2010-11 to ₹1,27,380.96 crore in 2020-21. The government supports this growth through various initiatives and funding aimed at enhancing innovation and global competitiveness. Key sectors driving this
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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has been officially established following the enactment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023. Operating since February 2024, ANRF aims to direct research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in diverse scientific sectors including natural sciences, engineering, and technology. Key initiatives include the Mission for Advancement
Tex-RAMPS
The Indian Government has introduced the Tex-RAMPS Scheme with an allocation of ₹305 crore aimed at bolstering research, innovation, and global competitiveness within the textiles sector. Scheduled to align with the Finance Commission cycle from 2025 to 2031, the initiative will focus on developing smart textiles, streamlining data and analytics,
DRDO
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) of France have signed a Technical Agreement to enhance collaboration in defence research and development. The agreement, signed on November 20, 2025, aims to leverage the expertise of both nations to address future defence
RDI Scheme
The Indian government has launched a ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme aimed at enhancing private-led innovation and strengthening the country's research ecosystem. This initiative is part of India's broader vision for a self-reliant economy by 2047, with significant increases in R&
NITI Aayog
The 8th Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research and Development' was held by NITI Aayog at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies in Thiruvananthapuram on October 30-31, 2025. The meeting focused on enhancing India's R&D ecosystem, featuring discussions on the ROPE
Coal India
Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Madras to establish the 'Centre for Sustainable Energy'. This centre will focus on research and development in sustainable energy technologies, repurposing coal mines, and creating low-carbon technologies. The partnership aims to support India's
NITI Aayog
A two-day Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D) for Accelerating Growth of States/UTs' was held at IIT Guwahati, organized by NITI Aayog. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration among academia, industry, and government to strengthen India's R&
DSIR
The Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the DSIR/CSIR Scheme on 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' with an outlay of Rs.2277.397 crore for 2021-2026. This initiative aims to enhance research capabilities across various institutions in India, supporting young researchers and contributing