The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has been instrumental in advancing IT and electronics education across India.
India's maritime geography and economic needs make it a global leader of an emerging blue economy that encompasses fisheries, renewable energy, sustainable shipping, biotechnology, and coastal tourism. The blue economy contributes nearly 4% of India's GDP. With more than 95% of India's trade (by volume) carried through sea routes, maritime sustainability is critical to India’s national interests.”
The Indo-Pacific region today is more than a geographic construct; it is a critical arena where great power rivalries intersect with global trade. At the heart of this region lies the South China Sea, a vital maritime route through which nearly one-third of global trade passes annually. For Vietnam, this waterway represents not only economic lifelines but also a daily struggle to safeguard its sovereignty against persistent incursions by Chinese coast guard vessels and harassment of its fishermen.
Modernising public service delivery is essential for enhancing governance and improving citizen engagement. In line with this objective, ServicePlus, a comprehensive platform launched in 2012 as part of the Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES) under the E-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP), has emerged as a transformative solution.
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, launched a new grant opportunity in 2020-21 called the M K BHAN – Young Researcher Fellowship Programme (MKB-YRFP).
The Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS), managed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), was launched on January 16, 2016, under the Start-up India Action Plan to address critical gaps in India’s early-stage finance landscape. With an initial corpus of ₹10,000 crore, the scheme aims to foster innovation-driven enterprises by contributing to SEBI‑registered Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).