Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh – The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organized the National SC-ST Hub-Mega Awareness Programme on 23 February 2026 at D.K. Conventional Hall, Itanagar. The initiative aims to strengthen the MSME ecosystem by promoting entrepreneurship, providing access to government schemes, and facilitating…
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NITI Aayog Unveils Apprenticeship Revitalization Roadmap
New Delhi: NITI Aayog has unveiled a landmark policy report titled “Revitalizing Apprenticeship Ecosystem: Insights, Challenges, Recommendations and Best Practices”, aimed at enhancing India’s apprenticeship system as a key driver of skilling and employment. The report was released by Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member (Skill Development, Labour & Employment), and Shri…
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MSME Investments Surge in Northeast India
New Delhi: The Central government has intensified efforts to promote investments in MSMEs in Northeast India, with the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 attracting investment interest worth ₹4.48 lakh crore. The update was shared in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Dr….
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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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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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NIFTEM Centres Strengthen Food Safety Under PMKSY
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Centres of Excellence are playing a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food safety and quality assurance ecosystem through modern testing infrastructure supported under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). These initiatives are significantly enhancing regulatory compliance, export competitiveness, and…
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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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PM Vishwakarma SRI Fund Beneficiaries to Attend Republic Day 2026
The Ministry of Defence has invited beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir Yojana as special guests to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. A total of 100 PM Vishwakarma…
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PSBs Sanction ₹52,300 Cr to 3.96 Lakh MSMEs via Digital Loans
In a major boost for India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over ₹52,300 crore to more than 3.96 lakh MSME applicants under a digital credit assessment model. Launched in 2025, this initiative leverages digital footprints to deliver faster, paperless, and more efficient financing…
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Reliance-Hithium: India’s Battery Vulnerability Exposed
The recent Reliance-Hithium episode has highlighted a structural vulnerability in India’s electric vehicle and clean energy ambitions. Bloomberg reported that Chinese battery startup Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. withdrew from technology-sharing talks with Reliance Industries due to Beijing’s tightened export controls, exposing India’s dependence on foreign technology for critical…