Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) In a bid to deepen innovation-led cooperation between India and France, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes have established the India–France Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Bridge to enable collaboration among young innovators in both countries, it was announced on Sunday.The initiative establishes the first School Innovation Lab in France, inspired by India’s ATL framework, creating a structured platform for young learners …
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Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday said that beneficiaries of the Gruha Laxmi Rs 2,000 monthly allowance scheme would be required to reapply as part of a verification process. According to the government, more than Rs 100 crore had been drawn in the names of deceased beneficiaries, he stated. He was addressing the media after a seven‑hour review meeting at Vidhana Soudha with Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, Chief Executive Officers, …
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India needs to significantly reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and raise the share of non-fossil sources to more than 80 per cent of its energy basket to achieve its net-zero target, a senior NITI Aayog official has said.Speaking recently at the India Bio Energy Conference (IBEC) 2026 — that was organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) here — Rajnath Ram, Advisor (Energy) at NITI Aayog, said more than 80 per cent of India’s primary energy consumpti…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India’s external sector has become significantly more resilient and the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals are now better placed to withstand global shocks, according to Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran.Speaking at NDTV Ignite Summit, Nageswaran said the risks facing the external sector have eased considerably, adding that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is unlikely to face pressure to draw down its foreign exchange reserves to manage the rupee.On th…
Jaipur, June 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Friday asserted that the Narendra Modi-led government is promoting development across the country without discrimination, providing budgetary support to all states regardless of which party is in power. He said that Rajasthan has received substantial assistance from the Centre and credited both the Central and state governments for accelerating welfare and development initiatives.MoS Athawa…
New Delhi/Kohima, June 12 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said that the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed among the Centre, Assam and Nagaland would facilitate mineral oil exploration and production activities in the disputed belt along the Assam-Nagaland border while ensuring cooperation among all stakeholders.Addressing the NITI Aayog meeting with Chief Ministers of the eight Northeastern states in New Delhi, the Chief Minister also expressed optimism tha…
Agartala, June 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday presented the state’s key development priorities and growth vision during an interactive session convened by NITI Aayog with the Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries of the Northeastern states. The meeting was attended by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri and other members of the policy think tank.Addressing the session, Saha expressed gratitude to NITI Aayog for its continued guidance and support to Tripura and th…
Itanagar, June 12 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday sought special policy interventions and enhanced central support to address the state’s unique developmental and strategic challenges during a high-level interaction of Northeastern Chief Ministers convened by NITI Aayog. Khandu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support to the Northeast and said the Act East Policy has significantly improved connectivity, infrastructure and public confidence ac…
Raipur, June 12 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said that Bastar is moving towards a new identity, shedding its past of violence and embracing a future built on development, opportunity and prosperity.Speaking at the 11th meeting of the NITI Aayog Governing Council chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Sai unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform Bastar into a model of economic resurgence, employment generation, education, tourism and agriculture-based gro…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents on Bharat Innovates, showcasing India’s emerging innovation and startup ecosystem rooted in higher education and research institutions.The initiative reinforces the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to transform India from a nation of knowledge consumers into a nation of knowledge creators, innovators and technology leaders.Pradhan said that one of the core objectiv…