Category Special Initiatives

Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube

Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube: India’s Portable Lifeline

In an increasingly multipolar world, India has been making a name for itself in the realm of global humanitarian aid. From its vaccine diplomacy under the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic to dispatching rescue teams under “Operation Dost” to Turkey and Syria after the 2023 earthquake. India’s commitment to global solidarity has gained popularity. A key addition to this humanitarian mission is the Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, launched on February 27, 2024, during the Voice Of  Global South Summit. The cube is part of the “Project BHISHM”- Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and and Maitri, this represents India’s effort to provide emergency medical support to developing nations, especially those in the global South.

Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED)

Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED)

Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development (S&TED) can be understood as efforts to promote entrepreneurship by turning advances in science and technology into practical business opportunities through institutional support and innovation ecosystems. While India does not have the same program name, various programs and schemes in the scientific, technology, and startup ecosystems exemplify the spirit of S&TED.

International Literacy Day, 2025: Transcending Traditional Literacy to Digital Literacy

International Literacy Day, 2025: Transcending Traditional Literacy to Digital Literacy

International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on September 8 to underline the importance of literacy in human development and societal growth. The World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy, held in Tehran in 1965, sparked the inspiration for the global celebration of a literacy day.

e-ShodhSindhu (eSS) Scheme, 2015: Democratizing Knowledge Access in Indian Higher Education

e-ShodhSindhu (eSS) Scheme, 2015: Democratizing Knowledge Access in Indian Higher Education

In this digital age, access to quality academic resources is now a 'need' rather than a 'want'. This awareness led the Ministry of Education to launch the e-ShodhSindhu (eSS) scheme in December 2015, enabling all Indian academic institutions to access quality electronic resources in a cost-effective and equitable manner.

Bharat Maps and the Path To Geospatial Self-Reliance

Bharat Maps and the Path To Geospatial Self-Reliance

Bharat Maps is an integrated Geospatial Portal of the Survey of India, the National Mapping Agency of India, functioning under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It is officially the web-based GIS (Geographic Information System) portal of India, and it does offer a common and standard geospatial data repository accessible to government agencies, businesses, and individuals.

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