The Union government has approved the Tex-RAMPS programme a ₹305 crore, centrally funded initiative aimed at strengthening research, data and innovation across India’s textiles and apparel ecosystem. Announced by the Ministry of Textiles, the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme will run from FY 2025-26 to…
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AcSIR Emerges as India’s Fast-Rising Scientific Powerhouse
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today lauded the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) as one of India’s fastest-growing scientific institutions while addressing its 9th Convocation. He hailed the Academy’s innovative programs—especially the pioneering i-PhD model launched in 2023—as a transformational shift linking imagination, innovation, and industry at a…
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SSSIHL 44th Convocation: C.P. Radhakrishnan’s Call to Serve
Puttaparthi, Prasanthi Nilayam — Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today addressed the 44th Convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), urging graduating students to marry advanced technical skills with the human values championed by Sri Sathya Sai Baba and to play an active role…
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India’s First Manikin Flame Test at NITRA Dedicated
Lead: Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh on Saturday dedicated India’s first Manikin Flame Test System at the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Ghaziabad, and inspected a pilot milkweed (aak) cultivation on campus — urging industry to adopt milkweed-based fibres and the new testing facility to strengthen protective textiles…
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India Boosts R&D Ecosystem at NITI Aayog Meet
NITI Aayog organized the 8th Regional Consultative Meeting on “Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)” at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Thiruvananthapuram, bringing together leading policymakers, scientists, and academicians to deliberate on strengthening India’s R&D ecosystem. The two-day consultation, held on October 30–31, aimed to address…
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India to Host India International Science Festival 2025 in Chandigarh
India is set to host the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 in Chandigarh from December 6 to 9, 2025, showcasing the nation’s remarkable transformation into a science-led and innovation-driven society. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting to…
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India Hosts 89th IEC General Meeting in New Delhi
India has taken center stage in the global electrotechnical landscape as it hosts the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from September 15 to 19, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The high-profile event, being held for the fourth time in India after 1960, 1997, and…
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Jitendra Singh Launches Chandigarh University Campus Tank
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the first-of-its-kind Chandigarh University Campus Tank on Saturday, marking a major push towards a start-up linked economy in India. Speaking at the event, Dr. Singh highlighted the need for structured industry partnerships to sustain innovative ventures beyond urban IT hubs. The Minister said India’s…