India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Across rural India, traditional skills and locally available resources are increasingly becoming the foundation for new entrepreneurial opportunities. From scientific beekeeping and value-added honey products to vetiver-based enterprises and banana-fibre products, rural entrepreneurs are demonstrating how local knowledge can be transformed into viable businesses and livelihood opportunities. The Khadi and Village Industries Commis...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A two-day National-Level Workshop on the "Completion of Projects under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 1.0" was organised at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi, by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, on 7-8 September 2026. The workshop brought together senior officials of the Ministry, representatives of States and Union Territories, and technical experts fr...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The two-day National Symposium on "Geosynthetics for Performance Enhancement and Distress Mitigation in Highways and Railways" officially commenced today at the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) Auditorium in New Delhi. Jointly organized by CSIR-CRRI and the Geosynthetics Society (GS), Pune, the symposium convenes leading policymakers, infrastructure authorities, geotechnical specialists, and industry experts to addr...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Scientists have found a way to preserve entanglement for an extended period by applying a well-timed flip operation, demonstrating that when to act is as important as what operation to apply in quantum systems. The trick could help fragile quantum links inside future quantum computers survive longer - without changing the hardware at all. Entanglement is a property that intertwines the state of one particle with another far-flung ...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Govt of Luxembourg, currently on India visit, today called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State for the Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and proposed identifying concrete areas of collaboration between the two countries, primarily in the Space sector, as also in other emerging technologi...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Substance dependency can disrupt education, relationships and future opportunities, while emotional stress, social stigma and limited access to support can make recovery more difficult. Timely counselling, treatment and rehabilitation can provide individuals with the guidance and confidence needed to rebuild their lives. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), Garry (n...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Financial constraints can make the pursuit of higher education and academic research particularly difficult. For scholars from economically disadvantaged families, fellowship assistance can provide the stability and resources required to continue research and realise long-term academic aspirations. Demonstrating the impact of support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, Smt. Manika Mandal, a 33...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students through State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. The Scheme supports eligible students in pursuing post-matriculation and post-secondary education and promotes greater access to educational opportunities. Applications under the Scheme are invited through designated State s...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Central Government has strengthened the delivery, monitoring and accountability framework for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Post-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes and Pre-Matric Scholarships for Scheduled Castes and Others. The schemes support eligible students of recognised institutions across the country and are implemented through State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. The scholarship programmes ...
India, Sept. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For scholars from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, pursuing advanced education can be difficult when financial limitations and geographical disadvantages restrict access to academic opportunities. Timely fellowship support can provide the stability needed to continue research and build a meaningful career in academia. Demonstrating the impact of the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme...