New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Monday unveiled the National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF), a landmark initiative aimed at standardising the evaluation of technology maturity across sectors. Launched on…
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BRIC Secretariat Inaugurated, Boost to India’s Bioeconomy
Ahead of the New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the new Secretariat complex of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) in New Delhi, describing it as a landmark step in strengthening India’s future bioeconomy and biomanufacturing ecosystem….
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India to Lead Ethical AI Revolution: Vice-President
New Delhi, December 23: Vice-President of India Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday said that Artificial Intelligence must be used positively and ethically for human welfare, asserting that India has both the capability and responsibility to guide the world in shaping responsible AI development. The Vice-President was addressing the Flagship National…
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IIT Madras Leads Global Dialogue on AI Safety
Chennai, December 10–11, 2025: IIT Madras’ Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission (MeitY), is hosting a high-profile Pre-Summit Conclave on Safe & Trusted AI in Chennai. The event inaugurated on the evening of December 10 and continuing with a full day of panels and a…
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Govt Launches Tex-RAMPS to Boost Textile Research & Innovation
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…