Agriculture
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for six years starting 2025-26, targeting development in 100 districts. The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, promote sustainable practices, enhance irrigation, and improve credit access. It will be implemented through the convergence
UAV
The Ministry of Defence is hosting a workshop on July 16, 2025, aimed at developing a roadmap for indigenising UAV and Counter-UAS technologies. This initiative seeks to reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers for critical components, enhancing India's self-reliance in defense technologies. The event will gather defense experts, policymakers,
Solar Capacity
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced a remarkable 4,000% increase in India's solar capacity, reaching 227 GW. He emphasized the need for supply chain resilience in the energy sector and introduced a ₹1 lakh crore innovation fund to enhance next-gen battery technologies. Goyal
Air Marshal V K Garg
Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM, VSM, attended the INVEST 2025 conference at IIT Delhi as Guest of Honour. He emphasized the importance of advanced diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and engineering innovation in defense, advocating for stronger collaboration between academia, research institutions, and industry to enhance self-reliance and technological advancement in
PLI Scheme
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a review meeting on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and export competitiveness in key sectors. The PLI Scheme has attracted investments of Rs. 1.76 lakh crores, generating over Rs. 16.5 lakh crores in production
Defence Acquisition Procedure
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, aiming to align it with the Government of India's policies and initiatives. A committee led by the Director General (Acquisition) will engage with stakeholders, including industry and academia, to gather suggestions
INS Arnala
INS Arnala, the first of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on June 18, 2025, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan. This 77-meter-long warship is designed for various anti-submarine operations and represents a significant step
KVIC
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has disbursed a margin money subsidy of over Rs 300 crore to 11,480 service sector beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The event, held virtually from New Delhi, was led by KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar, who emphasized the
Digital India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended India's young innovators for their significant contributions to technology and self-reliance during the 11 years of the Digital India initiative. He emphasized the positive impact of technology on service delivery, transparency, and the empowerment of the underprivileged, reinforcing India's status as
Defence Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significant advancements in India's defence sector over the past 11 years, emphasizing a focus on modernisation and self-reliance in defence production. He expressed pride in the collective resolve of the Indian people to enhance self-sufficiency and technological excellence in defence. Source: Original
SPMCIL
Union Minister for Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the new corporate office of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) in New Delhi. The new facility aims to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce costs. SPMCIL's contributions to India's economic framework and its commitment
SAIL
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) organized the Defence Conclave 2025 at its Alloy Steels Plant in Durgapur on June 4, 2025. The event aimed to strengthen collaboration with Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and discuss evolving requirements in the defence sector, focusing on self-reliance and indigenization in line with