Guwahati is set to emerge as a key national hub for policy dialogue on artificial intelligence and human development as it hosts the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5 and 6, 2026. The high-level meeting, to be held at the IIT Guwahati campus, will serve as a crucial…
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Smart Green Aquaculture Farm Inaugurated in Telangana
Hyderabad, Telangana – Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will inaugurate the Smart Green Aquaculture Farm and Research Institute along with the state-of-the-art Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) Facility on 5th January 2026. The inauguration follows the General Body…
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DSIR Relaxes Norms for Deep-Tech Startups on 42nd Foundation Day
In a major boost to India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem, the Government of India has announced a key relaxation in eligibility norms for recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The announcement was made on Saturday during the 42nd Foundation Day celebrations of DSIR, marking a decisive policy…
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Year-End Review 2025: MSME Ministry’s Landmark Achievements
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) marked an exceptional year in 2025 with record-setting achievements across registrations, credit accessibility, skill development, and market expansion. The Ministry’s efforts strengthened industrial growth, formalized informal enterprises, and promoted heritage-based industries, aligning with the vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…
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Year-End Review 2025: Social Justice Schemes Empower Millions
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded 2025 with significant strides toward inclusive growth, touching the lives of millions across India. Through targeted interventions in education, skill development, livelihood creation, rehabilitation and social security, the Department reinforced its commitment to dignity, opportunity and empowerment for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other…
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GNLU Hosts Valedictory Session for EPFO Induction Training
GNLU Hosts EPFO Training Valedictory Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar, in association with Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS), conducted the valedictory session for the fourth-week induction training programme of the sixth batch of Enforcement and Accounts Officers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO),…
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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU to Implement PM Vikas Skill Scheme
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, has taken a significant step towards empowering minority youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM Vikas Scheme. The agreement was formalised on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi,…
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Jitin Prasada Highlights Tech’s Role in Employment
Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT and Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, emphasized the growing role of emerging technologies in job creation while addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, on 21 December 2025. The conference aimed to…
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National Commission for Minorities Celebrates Minorities Day 2025
for Minorities (NCM) celebrated Minorities Day on December 18, 2025, emphasizing the protection, welfare, and empowerment of religious minority communities in India. Leaders from six communities – Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) – participated, sharing insights on the role of minorities in nation-building and the importance of…
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Financial Empowerment for Street Vendors: PM SVANidhi
The restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme is set to empower 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new beneficiaries, by extending the lending period until March 31, 2030. Launched in June 2020, the scheme has evolved from pandemic relief to a holistic financial support system for urban micro-entrepreneurs. Financial Inclusion and…