India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: For decades, deteriorating air quality has remained one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). While significant steps have been taken to reduce emissions from passenger vehicles, ageing commercial vehicles, especially trucks and buses, continue to contribute substantially to particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants. With rising freight demand and rapid ...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's National Highways are the backbone of the country's mobility and economic growth, carrying millions of commuters and transporting goods across states every day. However, one of the most persistent threats to road safety and efficient highway operations is unauthorised encroachment along highway corridors. Illegal structures, commercial establishments, temporary sheds, roadside extensions, and other encroachments narrow car...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), today signed a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Project Concern International (PCI) India to strengthen women-led enterprises (WLEs), particularly Self-Help Group (SHG)-led enterprises, through public procurement and market-linked enterprise development. The MoU signing ceremony was he...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, inaugurated its Advanced E-Learning Centre under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative on 27th July 2026 (Monday), marking a significant milestone in promoting digital learning, capacity building and skill development. The programme commenced with a tree plantation drive led by Dr. Vinay Kumar, Scientist-G and Nodal Scientist, CSIR Integrated Skill Init...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Biotechnology through Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is supporting startups through schemes such as Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG); BioNEST (Bio-incubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies), SEED (Sustained Enterprise and Enterprise Development Fund) and LEAP (Fund for Scaling up Start-ups), Fund of funds-AcE initiative, E-YUVA (Empowering Youth for Undertaking Va...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Research groups at Indian academic and research institutions have developed quantum algorithms that demonstrates a computational advantage over conventional classical methods. The details are as follows: Research Institution Quantum Algorithm Key Applications Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences, Pilani (Goa Campus) in collaboration with IBM Research Demonstrated on ...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has launched the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with an outlay of Rs.1 lakh crore over six years to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem by supporting the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies. The Scheme provides long-term, low-cost financing to eligible technology entities through Second-Level Fund Managers (SLFMs), such as Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Focused...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet approved the Rs.1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme on 1 July 2025 with a total outlay of Rs.1 lakh crore over six years to incentivise private sector participation in research and development. The Scheme was formally launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 3 November 2025. Since the launch of the Scheme, financial assistance of Rs.1,000 crore each has been sanctioned to two Focused R...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 25 years of the successful operations of the 2-m Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) atop Hanle in Ladakh was celebrated with a conference highlighting its history, engineering challenges, scientific research, and the road ahead. Prof. Umesh Waghmare, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST) underlined the need to bolster the capacity of the site of telescope with the upgraded HCT announced in the budget, while speaking...
India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Program/Financial Year 2021- 2022- 2023- 2024- 2025- INSPIRE-MANAK 52720 43381 46926 50009 49805 INSPIRE-SHE 18039 19771 18236 20354 24276 INSPIRE Fellowship 2768 2872 2811 2448 3364 INSPIRE Faculty 474 338 299 225 477 Program/Financial Year 2021- 2022- 2023- 2024- 2025- INSPIRE-MANAK 3659 3067 3823 3409 3755 INSPIRE-SHE 28 37 57 46 46 INSPIRE Fellowship 11 56 28 06 29 INSPIRE F...