Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem is well-positioned to drive the country’s next phase of innovation-led growth by partnering with startups, incubators and young innovators, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Mission, Director Deepak Bagla said on Tuesday.Speaking at the GCC Conclave — organised by AIM, NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) — on Innovation 2026 here, Bagla highlighted the growing role of GCCs in India’…
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Gandhinagar, June 19 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday said that the foundation for a developed India has been strongly established over the past 12 years, as he addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan’ held in Gandhinagar on the occasion marking 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. The programme brought together senior representatives, including Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.According to officials, the…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Over 1.49 lakh schools have been covered under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital initiatives, with more than 1.76 lakh smart classrooms and 1.79 lakh ICT laboratories sanctioned, the government said on Saturday.Digital learning platforms have expanded reach, the statement said, with SWAYAM offering over 18,580 courses and recording more than 6.1 crore enrolments and 53.7 lakh certifications.SWAYAM PRABHA, PM e-VIDYA, and DIKSHA have further wide…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog in partnership with educational bodies in Jammu and Kashmir launched the application process to establish 500 new Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) across the Union Territory, an official statement said on Wednesday.NITI Aayog collaborated with the School Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, and the University of Kashmir for the initiative aimed at building a robust innovation ecosystem in India’s frontier reg…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) NITI Aayog and the Atal Innovation Mission launched the ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana to extend structured mentorship and institutional support to 379 Atal Tinkering Labs, an official statement said on Saturday.The initiative will enable young innovators to translate ideas into solutions that contribute to India’s development journey and position Telangana as a key node in India’s expanding grassroots innovation ecosystem, the statement from NITI …
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India’s strength in AI will not come from isolated breakthroughs, but from connected ecosystems, NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, Director Deepak Bagla said on Wednesday.At Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), “we are building bridges between startups and mentors, innovators and investors, policy and practice”, he added.”When these connections come together with purpose, AI stops being a tool and becomes a national movement. That is how India will not just use AI, but l…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) India is standing at the start of a major technological transformation, and artificial intelligence will play a central role in shaping the country’s future, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on Wednesday.Speaking at an event here, Pichai described the current phase as a “transformational moment”.”It feels like the beginning of a decade-long change driven by technology, innovation and large-scale adoption of AI,” he stated.Pichai said India is uniquely positio…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) On the occasion of National StartUp Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the startup ecosystem and said the day celebrates the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to everyone associated with the world of StartUps on the occasion of National StartUp Day. Today is special because we mark a dec…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s education sector has seen remarkable progress in 2025, driven by reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expansion of institutions, and global recognition.In accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ideals of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas”, the Union Budget 2025-26 allocated Rs 1,28,650 crore — which was 6.22 per cent more than the budget estimate of 2024-2025 — to the Education Ministry to minimise the skill gap …
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Policy continuity and institutional clarity by the government and an expanding public-private partnership framework led to the growth of India’s private space sector in 2025, said Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA) on Tuesday.Bhatt noted that 2025 was marked as a decisive year for India’s space sector as policy reforms translated into tangible execution across launch, including satellite manufacturing, Earth observation, space …