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DRDO’s Internship Scheme for Students, 2025

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Internship Scheme for Students, 2025

On its 67th Foundation Day on January 1, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) reiterated its continuing role in building India’s indigenous defence and R&D (Research & Development) capabilities. This initiative was primarily introduced to provide students of general sciences and engineering an opportunity to engage in real-world R&D activities in the country’s premier defence institute and laboratories.

National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), 2025: Way Forward

National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC), 2025: Way Forward

National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), 2025.
The primary objective of NCSTS is to enhance capacity for informed decision-making and foster scientific thinking within the community, while also prioritising marginalised sections of society through the dissemination of scientific knowledge and the development of targeted programmes in an informed manner, ensuring that benefits and opportunities reach every corner of society.

State Science & Technology Programme (SS&TP) 2025

State Science & Technology Programme (SS&TP) 2025

The State Science & Technology Programme (SS&TP), initiated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Government of India in 1971, aims to strengthen science, technology, and innovation (STI) capacity at the state level. Recognizing that states are vital units for decentralized development, the programme seeks to empower them to formulate and implement science and technology (S&T) plans tailored to their regional priorities.

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Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN) (Launched 2016)

On October 21, 2016, the Government of India launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), known as UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.  The scheme was conceptualised with a 10-year vision to connect tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The objective was to simulate regional air connectivity by making flying accessible and affordable for all. It also focused on linking the smaller towns and remote areas to the national aviation grid. 

DBT

Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Outreach Programme: Promoting Excellence since 2010

As biotechnology reshapes sectors ranging from public health to sustainable agriculture, the need for structured scientific dialogue and public engagement has never been greater. To bridge this gap, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) operates the CTEP (Conference, Travel, Exhibition, and Popular Lectures) scheme.

Innovation

India–New Zealand: Agri -Tech Innovation

India–New Zealand Agri-Tech Innovation is emerging as more than a technical exchange; it is a contest over models of innovation and inclusion. At a time when agriculture faces the twin pressures of climate resilience and global market integration. The partnership can be transformational, but only if deliberate adaptation, rights-based data governance, and financing follow the technology. Without these, the result risks being one of two failures: techno-dumping (NZ solutions ill-fitted to India) or stalled scalability (India pilots remaining fragmented). 

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