New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India’s recent free trade agreements (FTAs) with developed economies provide significant opportunities for startups and entrepreneurs.Addressing the ‘Startup Pe Charcha’ interaction at Bharat Mandapam here, the minister said that these trade agreements create certainty and confidence for investors while opening new markets for Indian goods and services.He encouraged startups to explore startup-to-start…
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Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam’s youth could be a driver of industrialisation to generate employment opportunities and entrepreneurship if supported by sustained policy focus, industry participation and skill development, experts said on Friday.The experts said this during a webinar titled ‘Assam’s Youth and Viksit Bharat 2047: Pathways to Industrialisation, Employment and Entrepreneurship’, organised in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell of Gauhati University.With over one…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is a shared responsibility of every citizen, and the state government is committed to connecting every youth with skills. She was speaking on Thursday at the ‘Samarth Bharat – Vichar Goshti’ programme organised by Bhaorao Deoras Seva Nyas at the NDMC Convention Centre.Inspired by the spirit of service and nation-building of the revered Bhaorao Deoras ji, the organisation has been working for yea…
Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Infineon Technologies on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology to strengthen semiconductor skills and workforce development in India, marking a major step in building the country’s chip ecosystem.The agreement was announced in Ahmedabad on January 14, 2026, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.The MoU was signed between Infineon Technologies AG…
Jaipur, Jan 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said youth participation is crucial to realising the vision of a “Developed Rajasthan”, asserting that India is a young nation and its youth form the foundation of both the country and the state.Addressing students from various educational institutions during a pre-budget dialogue at the Chief Minister’s residence, Sharma said the dream of a Developed India and a Developed Rajasthan can be achieved through the energy and …
Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra saw major announcements from India’s top industrial leaders, reinforcing Gujarat’s position as a national investment magnet on Sunday. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled five significant commitments for Gujarat, reaffirming the company’s deep connection with the state. He announced that Reliance will double its investment to Rs 7 lakh crore over the next five years, compared to Rs 3…
Chandigarh, Jan 10 (IANS) In a significant move to position Punjab at the forefront of India’s defence manufacturing by aligning the state capabilities with national defence imperatives, the state government, on Saturday, organised a high-level Defence Skills Conclave, focused on skill development for defence, aerospace and strategic sectors. The conclave, presided over by the Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Aman Arora, served as a pivotal platform to archit…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India needs to further strengthen its renewable energy (RE) ecosystem and scale clean energy deployment, according to a senior government official.Santosh Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, said that India’s renewable energy journey over the last decade has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by phenomenal leapfrogging in global rankings.“Our strategy has been defined by a single-minded national objective pursued across three clear vertic…
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 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Modi on Sunday called upon states to encourage manufacturing, boost Ease of Doing Business and strengthen the services sector with the aim of making India a Global Services Giant, while also urging them to focus on boosting food exports.On the concluding day of the three-day Fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in the national capital, the Prime Minister shared his vision on how Centre and states can collectively work to make India Aatmanirbhar, …