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.
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) have evolved as collective institutions designed to empower small and marginal farmers with the aim of solving issues of fragmented landholdings, lack of credit and technology, and market access facilities.
India emerged as a net importer of edible oil, with around 57 percent of the total edible oil requirement being met through imports from various countries. To cut down this import dependence and attain self-sufficiency, the Union Cabinet, on August 18, 2021, gave its approval to the launching of the National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm.
The India–UK FTA is equally packed with opportunities to transform the services sector, which forms the backbone of the Indian economy. In addressing issues of mobility, regulatory recognition, and digital trade, the agreement can foster competitiveness, create jobs, and spur innovation. But an equilibrium between liberalization and capacity-building in domestic areas is still essential to be attained. If implemented, the FTA would be a model services-driven free trade agreement that strengthens India's position in the world services value chain and further consolidates its strategic engagement with the UK.
For a long time, India’s financial system was dominated by traders, middlemen, and brokers who relied on old-school methods to track transactions.
Policy UpdateBavleen Background In February 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which took effect on May 1, 2022. This marked India’s first trade agreement with a West Asian country and demonstrated the…
Securing advances from banks and monetary institutions remains one of the most critical obstacles for business people from Scheduled Caste (SC) foundations in India. In spite of the presentation of numerous government activities pointed at cultivating comprehensive financial development, numerous SC commerce proprietors still confront challenges when attempting to access formal credit. Key obstructions incorporate deficiently collateral, restricted credit history, and determined social predispositions.