The ₹1.27 lakh crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 aims to transform India into a global semiconductor powerhouse. By fostering chip design, fab establishment, and ATMP infrastructure, it strengthens technological sovereignty, drives economic growth, and mitigates global supply chain dependencies.
Click to View MoreThe National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 replaces NIP-2012 to boost domestic gas-based urea production. Offering transparent cost separations and assured returns, it aims to eliminate India's 10 million tonne import dependency, stabilise agricultural supply chains, and foster long-term self-reliance.
Click to View MoreIndia launches its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route, advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Generating onboard electricity via fuel cells emitting only water vapour, this 10-coach train accelerates Indian Railways' transition towards net-zero carbon emissions.
Click to View MoreThe ₹37,500 crore Coal Gasification Scheme aims to process 100 MT of coal by 2030, converting domestic reserves into versatile syngas. This reduces India's heavy reliance on imported LNG and fertilizers, boosting energy security while driving sustainable industrial transformation.
Click to View MoreThe UN MSME Day (June 27) highlights the vital role of small businesses in achieving SDGs. In India, MSMEs drive 31.1% of GDP and 48.5% of exports. Recent initiatives like the ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, TReDS, and Udyam formalization aim to bridge credit gaps and foster AI-driven, human-centered entrepreneurship.
Click to View MoreIndia’s first commercial-scale coal-to-ammonium nitrate project is a massive ₹25,016 crore facility in Lakhanpur, Odisha. Developed by a BHEL and Coal India joint venture, it uses indigenous coal gasification to produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate daily, boosting domestic chemical production and energy self-reliance.
Click to View MoreIndia is strategically shifting from static drone purchases to dynamic drone partnerships. This transition combats rapid technological obsolescence, secures continuous electronic warfare upgrades, and integrates indigenous start-ups, ultimately accelerating India's vision of becoming a global drone hub by 2030.
Click to View MoreMilitaries now deploy swarm technology, loitering munitions, and stealth UCAVs to achieve asymmetric advantages. India accelerates Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, integrating Directed Energy Weapons and AI-powered grids to neutralize evolving aerial threats while ensuring strategic self-reliance.
Click to View MoreBharat Innovates 2026, inaugurated in Nice, elevates the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership by connecting 120+ Indian deep-tech startups with global investors. The summit drives bilateral collaboration in 'Trusted AI', space tech, advanced manufacturing, and academic patent commercialization frameworks.
Click to View MoreICAR launched 'Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra', India's first WhatsApp-based AI chatbot, to provide 24x7 multilingual advisory to oilseed farmers. It aims to bridge crop yield gaps, boost domestic production, and drastically reduce India's 55-60% reliance on edible oil imports.
Click to View MoreThe PM SVANidhi scheme empowers street vendors by providing collateral-free working capital loans, interest subsidies, and digital cashback incentives. Recently extended to 2030, it fosters financial inclusion, digital adoption, and socio-economic welfare through the SVANidhi se Samriddhi initiative.
Click to View MoreGRSE has launched 'Sanghamitra', the Indian Navy's first Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV). This 3,000-tonne vessel enhances India's maritime surveillance, coastal defense, and disaster relief capabilities, reflecting a major leap in indigenous defense manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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