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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Jitin Prasada Launches STQC SATYA Portal to Digitise Certification
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, on Monday inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal ‘SATYA’, marking a significant milestone in India’s push towards transparent, citizen-centric digital governance. The portal, developed under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), aims…
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Food Processing Sector Grows Strongly Under MoFPI Schemes
India’s food processing sector has witnessed steady expansion in value addition, exports, employment and infrastructure over the past decade, supported by focused policy interventions and flagship schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The sector’s progress was highlighted by the Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries,…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Millet Processing Capacity Across India
India’s push to strengthen millet-based food processing is gaining momentum under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), with the government reporting a significant expansion in processing capacity, MSME participation and geographic reach. The initiative aligns with the country’s broader objective of promoting nutri-cereals, improving farmer…
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India Joins BRICS Centre to Boost Manufacturing, MSMEs
India has formally joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), marking a significant step towards strengthening its manufacturing ecosystem and empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through advanced industrial skills and global cooperation. The development was announced at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry…
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NTH–STQC Collaboration Boosts Drone Testing and Certification
In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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Foreign Missions Explore PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat
New Delhi, 27 January 2026: Foreign Missions from 18 countries visited PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, today, witnessing India’s rich legacy of traditional craftsmanship and artisan excellence. The visiting dignitaries included Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior representatives who were briefed on key initiatives of the Ministry of…
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PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 Begins in New Delhi
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, is set to host PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi from 18th to 31st January. The exhibition, under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, will be inaugurated by Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi,…
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PM Modi Calls Saurashtra-Kutch India’s Growth Anchor at VG Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a strong pitch for investment in Gujarat’s Saurashtra and Kutch regions, describing them as emerging anchor regions of India’s growth amid global uncertainty. Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, the Prime Minister said India is entering a decisive decade powered by…