ACHIEVEMENTS

India Shifts to Tech Leadership: DST–NIDHI CoE Launched at IIM-A

India’s transition from technology adoption to technology leadership gained momentum with the inauguration of the DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A). The Centre, supported and funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) with an investment of around Rs 400 million, was dedicated to the nation by Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences.Housed in a newly developed dedicated block within the IIM Ahmedabad campus, the Centre of Excellence has been envisioned ..

Renewable Energy Vital for Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi underscored the critical role of renewable energy in building climate-resilient agriculture, strengthening rural livelihoods and enhancing energy security, while addressing the Inter-ministerial Dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems. The dialogue was jointly convened by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).Addressing the gathering, Joshi said that when India speaks on global platforms, it represents nearly one-sixth of humanity, some of the world’s largest..

ICEGATE–LPMS Integration Launched at ICP Agartala to Boost Trade

Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), inaugurated the integration of the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway with the Land Port Management System (ICEGATE–LPMS) at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Agartala, Tripura. The initiative marks an important milestone in CBIC’s ongoing efforts to drive comprehensive digital transformation in cross-border trade facilitation.The ICEGATE–LPMS integration enables real-time, two-way exchange of data between ICEGATE and the Land Port Management System, creating a seamless digital ..