The Government of India has supported over 1,700 startups under the Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (TIDE 2.0) scheme, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the electronics and IT sector. Launched in 2019, the initiative promotes technology-based entrepreneurship by providing financial and technical support through selected incubators across the…
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PLI Scheme Boosts Domestic Medical Device Manufacturing
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices is steadily transforming India’s MedTech landscape, with approved projects translating into investments, employment generation and rising export potential. The government has informed Parliament that the scheme is on track and will continue until March 2027, with no…
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ONDC Builds Fair & Inclusive Digital Commerce
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is reshaping India’s e-commerce landscape by creating an open, non-discriminatory and interoperable digital marketplace that ensures equal opportunities for sellers of all sizes. Unlike conventional e-commerce platforms that operate as closed ecosystems, ONDC allows sellers and buyers to interact seamlessly across multiple platforms…
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India’s Ease of Doing Business Reforms Since 2014 Explained
India’s Ease of Doing Business landscape has undergone a structural transformation since 2014, driven by sustained policy reforms, large-scale decriminalisation of laws, and technology-led governance. The government has focused on simplifying regulatory frameworks, reducing compliance burdens and creating a predictable business environment to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. These initiatives,…
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PRIP Scheme Amended to Boost Pharma MedTech Research
The Union Government has amended the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP) Scheme to strengthen India’s pharmaceutical and medical technology innovation ecosystem. The revised framework, notified on October 1, 2025, aims to ensure smoother implementation, improve governance clarity, and make benefit-sharing mechanisms more effective. The amendment…
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UPSC Invites Applications for Examiner, Deputy Director
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a significant round of direct recruitment for 2025, inviting eligible candidates to apply for 102 vacancies across two major government bodies. The notification, published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), confirms that the application window will be open from 13 December 2025…
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Agri-Tech Startups Drive India’s Digital Farm Push
India is accelerating the adoption of agri-tech and digital agriculture through targeted incubation, generous drone subsidies, water-saving micro-irrigation, and a national Digital Agriculture Mission. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW) says the Innovation and Agri-Entrepreneurship Development programme under RKVY has nurtured thousands of startups while government schemes are…
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DPIIT Recognises 1.97 Lakh Startups Under Startup India
The Government of India’s flagship Startup India initiative has crossed a major milestone, with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognising 1,97,692 startups as of 31 October 2025. The updated figures were shared in a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for…
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EIR Programme Fuels India’s Biotech Innovation: Dr Singh
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored the growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme, praising its impact on young startups, innovators, and researchers in India’s biotechnology sector. Speaking at the third Annual General Meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council…
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MoFPI Invites Proposals for NABL-Accredited Food Testing Labs
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has opened applications for entrepreneurs to establish food testing laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). The call is made under the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) component of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana…