27 August 2025 – Marking one year of the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced new initiatives including the BioE3 Youth Challenge and the country’s first National Biofoundry Network. The minister also highlighted the rapid growth of India’s bioeconomy, a sector that uses biotechnology and biological resources to create sustainable solutions such…
27 August 2025 – The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2023–24, highlighting strong growth in value addition and employment across India’s factories. Key Highlights Table: Key ASI Indicators (2019–20 to 2023–24) Year GVA (₹ Lakh Cr) Output (₹ Lakh Cr) Employment (Crore Persons) Fixed Capital (₹…
25 August 2025 (Ministry of Labour & Employment) – India is witnessing a historic surge in women’s participation in the workforce, as per the latest PLFS and EPFO data shared by the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Key Highlights Takeaway: From startups to MSMEs, women are not just participants but key drivers in India’s march toward Viksit…
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has signed a Performance MoU with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), setting ambitious goals for FY 2025-26. Key Highlights Takeaway: IREDA’s consistent performance and higher targets underscore its central role in powering India’s renewable energy growth story. Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (PIB)
25 August 2025 (Ministry of Commerce & Industry) – India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a historic ₹15 lakh crore cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its launch in 2016, underscoring its role as the country’s largest digital public procurement platform. Key Highlights GeM’s journey reflects not just procurement but empowerment, innovation, and inclusivity—contributing to the larger vision…
India has approved 23 chip-design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, with 72 companies gaining access to advanced Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. The goal is to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem across surveillance, energy, mobility, aerospace, and industrial applications. Among these, Vervesemi Microelectronics — a fabless semiconductor company founded in 2017 — has…
A new update from the Ministry of Jal Shakti shows that India has made significant progress under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II. As of 13 August 2025, over 5.66 lakh villages have been declared ODF Plus (Open Defecation Free Plus) — meaning they not only sustain toilet usage but also manage solid and liquid…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, in a Rajya Sabha reply today (18 Aug), shared the latest allocations under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II. Villages must set up compost pits, soak pits, and greywater management systems, with per capita financial aid of ₹60 (population ≤5,000) and ₹45 (above 5,000) for solid waste. For greywater, support rises…
18 August 2025 (Ministry of Jal Shakti Report) — A new groundwater assessment released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (based on 2024 data) shows rising water stress across India. The National Compilation of Dynamic Ground Water Resources, 2024 identified 193 districts as water scarce — including 102 over-exploited, 22 critical, and 69 semi-critical. Rajasthan…
14 Aug 2025 — According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Commerce, PIB), India’s total exports (merchandise & services) grew 5.23% in April–July 2025 to US$ 277.63 billion, while imports rose 4.25% to US$ 308.91 billion. In July 2025 alone, merchandise exports climbed 7.29% YoY to US$ 37.24 billion, led by strong…