Project 17A is a major Indian Navy initiative constructing seven advanced stealth frigates with 75% indigenous content. Built by MDL and GRSE, these warships enhance India's maritime security, safeguard vital trade routes, and counter regional threats in the Indian Ocean.
Click to View MoreThe Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 provides collateral-free, guaranteed credit to MSMEs and airlines to mitigate West Asia crisis impacts. Administered by NCGTC, it has successfully saved millions of jobs and contained MSME NPAs.
Click to View MoreThe PLISFPI scheme incentivizes domestic food manufacturing and global branding. It has successfully driven over ₹7,000 Cr in investment and 2.4 lakh jobs, aiming to create global food champions.
Click to View MoreFloating LiDAR Buoy marks a milestone for India’s 30 GW offshore wind goal. By providing precise data via Optical Remote Sensing, it boosts "Aatmanirbhar" energy security, cyclone forecasting, and maritime safety while reducing costly technology imports
Click to View MoreMicron Technology’s ATMP facility in Gujarat marks a turning point for India’s tech ambitions. As the first flagship under the India Semiconductor Mission, it shifts focus toward hardware manufacturing, strengthens electronics capacity, reduces East Asian import dependence, and advances supply chain resilience through India-US cooperation.
Click to View MoreIndia Semiconductor Mission 2.0, announced in Budget 2026–27 with an allocation of ₹1,000 crore, aims to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing, develop indigenous equipment and materials, promote full-stack chip design, and build a skilled workforce. Building on the progress of earlier initiatives, the mission focuses on advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and industry-led innovation. With a rapidly growing domestic market expected to reach $100–110 billion by 2030, ISM 2.0 seeks to reduce import dependence, meet 70–75% of India’s chip demand by 2029, and position the country as a trusted global semiconductor hub.
Click to View MoreThe One District One Product (ODOP) initiative promotes a unique product from each district to drive local economic growth, generate employment, and preserve traditional skills. Spearheaded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, ODOP strengthens branding, improves quality, and expands market access through digital platforms, trade fairs, and export promotion. By linking heritage with modern markets, the programme supports balanced regional development and advances India’s vision of self-reliant and inclusive growth.
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Despite border tensions, India’s trade deficit with China exceeds $116.2 billion in 2025, creating strategic risks across key sectors. Rather than full decoupling, India needs pragmatic de-risking by building domestic capacity in critical areas, using PLI reforms, global partnerships, and selective engagement to safeguard strategic autonomy.
Click to View MoreThe Pinaka LRGR-120 is the latest long-range guided rocket in the Pinaka system, successfully demonstrating precise strikes at ranges of about 120 km. Compatible with existing Pinaka launchers, it validates advanced guidance, control, and in-flight manoeuvre capabilities. The system extends India’s battlefield reach, enables accurate long-range artillery strikes, supports counter-battery and deep interdiction roles, and strengthens defence indigenisation under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework, launched by the Principal Scientific Adviser, standardises innovation evaluation using a 9-level TRL scale. Developed with Confederation of Indian Industry, it bridges the lab-to-market gap, guides evidence-based funding, and supports Anusandhan National Research Foundation in strengthening India’s deeptech ecosystem and self-reliance.
Click to View MoreThe Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters is a government initiative providing collateral-free credit support of up to twenty thousand crore rupees to Indian exporters, including micro, small, and medium enterprises. By offering a 100% government-backed credit guarantee, the scheme enhances liquidity, promotes market diversification, strengthens global competitiveness, and supports employment. It aims to facilitate export-led growth, enable smoother business operations, and contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a self-reliant economy.
Click to View More‘Sweet Revolution ', driven by the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), enhances farmer income and pollination. With 1.4 LMT honey production and 1.07 LMT exports (2023–24), India ranks second globally. NBHM boosts quality, traceability, and FPO support through labs and the Madhukranti portal.
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