India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has identified six thematic verticals in the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy for establishing Biomanufacturing Hubs and Biofoundries. They are as follows: Five priority sectors are identified for establishment of Bio-AI hubs: The Bioenablers which include Biomanufacturing Hubs, Biofoundries and Bio-AI hubs are established after rigorous multi-tier evaluatio...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As per the latest "Research and Development Statistics 2025-26" report, brought out by Department of Science and Technology (DST), year-wise expenditure on research and development (R&D) by the Government during last five years is as under: Year 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 R&D Expenditure by Govt. 87813.47 80992.83 106133.32 110949.77 117861.21 Govt. R&D Expenditure as % of GDP 0.44 0.41 0.45 0.42 0.41 ...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government recognizes that limited availability of validated human-relevant, non-animal models can affect the pace and efficiency of drug discovery and pre-clinical research, increase dependence on conventional animal studies and influence research costs and clinical translation. Laboratories across ministries namely, CSIR, ICMR and DBT are therefore promoting and strengthening use of advanced in-vitro, 3D tissue/organoid, cell-...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal called for a technology-led transformation of India's maritime security architecture, saying the country's expanding port network and growing role in global trade require security systems that are resilient, integrated and equipped to counter emerging cyber and geopolitical threats. Addressing the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Uni...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India continues to strengthen drug de-addiction and rehabilitation services in Jammu & Kashmir through the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) while enhancing coordination among law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking. However, there is no proposal at present to establish integrated drug de-addiction and vocational training centres in the Jammu region. Minister of State for Social J...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government of India is implementing the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) as a nationwide campaign to prevent and reduce substance abuse through awareness generation, community participation and a strengthened de-addiction infrastructure. Launched on 15 August 2020 in 272 identified vulnerable districts, the campaign has been expanded to all districts of the country since August 2023, with a special focus on higher educational i...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For thousands of talented students from economically disadvantaged families, gaining admission to a premier institution is only the beginning of their journey. The high cost of higher education often becomes a significant obstacle to fulfilling their aspirations. Demonstrating how targeted financial assistance can transform lives, Rajan Kumar, a 25-year-old student from the Other Backward Class (OBC) community, successfully complet...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to quality higher education has the power to transform lives by opening doors to better career opportunities and economic mobility. However, for many meritorious students from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, financial constraints often become a major barrier to pursuing education at India's premier institutions. Demonstrating the transformative impact of the Top Class Education Scheme for OBC, EBC and DN...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Small and medium manufacturing enterprises play a vital role in strengthening India's industrial ecosystem by creating employment, supporting supply chains and contributing to economic growth. However, access to timely financial assistance often remains a challenge for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their operations. Demonstrating the transformative impact of institutional financial support, Rainbow Packaging Pvt. Ltd., promoted b...
India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 1. Steel Production & Prices 1a. Production Overview (in Mt) Production Jul 2026 Jul 2025 YoY % Apr-Jul 2026 Apr-Jul 2025 CPLY % Crude Steel 14.3 14.1 1.2 56.3 54.9 2.6 Hot Metal 8.1 7.9 1.6 31.6 31.1 1.5 Finished Steel 13.7 13.5 1.4 54.3 52.2 4.0 1b. Producer wise Production (Apr-Jul 2026) (in Mt) Producer Annual Crude Steel Capacity Crude Steel Production Finished Steel Production Hot Metal Top ...