India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet approved the Rs.1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund on 1 July 2025, and the Fund was formally launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 3 November 2025. During FY 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) were approved as Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs) under the Focused Research Organisations (FRO) category. Further...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, & Employment) Policy, in August 2024, for 'Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing' across the country. The Policy aims to build a resilient biomanufacturing ecosystem in the country for developing bio-based products. Through extensive national consultations and sectoral expert meetings, six thematic sectors were identified for implementation under t...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today organized a Technology Transfer Event at the CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, bringing together scientists, industry partners, technology adopters and strategic stakeholders. The programme, organized by CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, witnessed the transfer of four indigenous technologies to industry, the commercial launch of an Io...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a major boost to women's skill development and global employment opportunities for Bihar's youth, Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Samrat Choudhary and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, today announced the establishment of the permanent campus of the National Skill Training Institute for Women, NSTI (W), ...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is continuously strengthening the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes to ensure timely financial assistance, enhanced transparency and improved delivery of services in the areas of drug demand reduction, rehabilitation and social justice. The Ministry has introduced measures to simplify fund release procedures, expand de-addiction infrastructure and enhance access to rehabili...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, July 23, 2026: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, chaired a meeting with senior officials of the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra to deliberate on a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen Maharashtra's sports and youth development ecosystem. The discussions focused on institutional reforms, high-performance sport, athlete development and governance, with the objec...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SN Location No. of youth participated 1 Chennai (Tamil Nadu) 600+ 2 Pune (Maharashtra) 90 3 Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) 800+ State/UT No. of Youth through PMIS VO Andaman and Nicobar Islands 58 Andhra Pradesh 8,475 Arunachal Pradesh 137 Assam 3,075 Bihar 4,418 Chandigarh 349 Chhattisgarh 2,664 Delhi 4,911 Goa 258 Gujarat 3,351 Haryana 3,813 Himachal Pradesh 915 Jammu & Kashmir 2,139 Jharkhand 1...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, participated in a cycling rally with members of the Indian diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland, today, promoting the message of fitness, healthy living and community participation under the 'Cheer for Bharat' initiative. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian community, who joined the Union Minister in motivating th...
India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya urged for a stronger, member-driven framework for Commonwealth sports cooperation while addressing the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. Delivering the keynote address on "Reimagining Working Together: Strengthening Commonwealth Collaboration on Sport," Dr. Mandaviya outlined India's vision for expanding collaboration in sports governance, a...
India, July 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Bucharest University of Economic Studies conferred an Honorary Doctorate on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held in Bucharest, Romania today (July 24, 2026). In her acceptance address, the President thanked the Rector, Senate and entire university community of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies for this recognition. She accepted the honour as a reflection of the enduring friendship between t...