The National Productivity Council (NPC) marked its 68th Foundation Day on February 12, 2026, launching National Productivity Week with a strong emphasis on strengthening India’s productivity ecosystem and global competitiveness. The national-level event held at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi brought together policymakers, industry leaders, MSMEs, and academic experts…
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Raksha Khadse Highlights Deep-Tech at Sonipat Startup Summit
Sonipat, Haryana: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to innovation-led growth and youth-driven industrial transformation while addressing the Sonipat Startup Summit 4.0 at IIT Delhi Technopark. The summit underscored India’s growing momentum in deep-tech innovation, startup acceleration, and technological self-reliance….
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Farm Infra Push
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Rajya Sabha that government initiatives such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission are reshaping Indian agriculture, boosting farmer incomes, and strengthening rural infrastructure nationwide….
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PMKSY, PMFME, PLISFPI Boost Food Processing Growth
New Delhi: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is accelerating India’s food processing growth through flagship schemes PMKSY, PMFME and PLISFPI with thousands of projects approved and significant investments mobilised nationwide. 1,607 Projects Under PMKSY Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), MoFPI provides financial assistance for setting…
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“Kishan Reddy Launches 2nd Tranche of Exploration Blocks”
New Delhi, February 12: Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday launched the second tranche of Exploration Licence (EL) blocks, reinforcing the Centre’s push to accelerate domestic mineral exploration and reduce import dependence in critical minerals. Strengthening India’s Exploration Ecosystem Addressing stakeholders at the launch…
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PRIP Scheme: 710 MedTech Proposals, ₹183 Cr for NIPER
New Delhi: India’s push to strengthen its medical technology ecosystem has gained significant momentum under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in the MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme, with hundreds of research proposals and substantial government funding now in place. The Department of Pharmaceuticals has informed Parliament that a total of…
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Defence Procurement 2026: Public Input Open
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders on the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)–2026, a comprehensive policy framework aimed at strengthening India’s defence preparedness while accelerating indigenous manufacturing and modernisation. The Department of Defence has prepared the draft procedure to propel jointness among the…
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PM SVANidhi Scheme Strengthened, Boosts Street Vendors’ Income
The Centre’s flagship PM SVANidhi scheme has shown significant improvement in empowering urban street vendors, with strong evidence of rising incomes, improved access to formal credit, and growing digital adoption. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs informed Parliament that the scheme’s redesigned structure has strengthened livelihoods while preventing over-indebtedness…
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India-US Trade Deal Historic, Boost for Economy: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday described the India-United States trade deal as historic and unprecedented, stating that it would provide new momentum and direction to the Indian economy. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, the Minister…
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India Launches Nationwide Pulses Mission from MP to End Imports
A new chapter in India’s agricultural policy began on Saturday from Amlaha in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, where Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide National Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission. Addressing farmers, scientists, and policymakers at the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP), the…