The National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016, which the Union Cabinet approved on June 15, 2016, was India’s first-ever integrated aviation policy since Independence. At that time, the aviation sector was not performing to its full potential. It was only the tenth-largest market globally, despite India having several advantages.
Launched on 9 July 2015 by the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan (RAA) is still helping to advance inquiry-based Science, Mathematics & Technology (SMT) education in keeping with India's goal of boosting foundational learning and innovation ecosystems. This initiative was started by the Ministry of Human Resource (Development Department of School Education and Literacy) to give directions to future innovations by encouraging exploration, discovery and creativity by teachers and students at school level. It encouraged children to have an enduring interest in both inside and outside the classroom.
Explore adaptive assistive systems designed to empower neurologically challenged individuals through inclusive technology and cognitive support.
Against the backdrop of increasingly dynamic public service delivery systems, digital health solutions represent an important inclusive growth driver. India's healthcare system, otherwise plagued by inefficiencies, has begun adopting digital technologies to enable access, transparency, and accountability. Of these, the Online Registration System (ORS) is a revolutionary program offering centralized and Aadhaar-linked online appointments at government hospitals. Launched in 2015 as part of the Digital India program, ORS bridges the gap between citizens and healthcare services, primarily in congested public hospitals.
The mining and quarrying sector approximately contributes 2% to India’s GDP and about 10-11% to the total industrial sector’s GDP in 2023-24. It plays a crucial role in providing basic raw materials to several industries, including iron and steel, petroleum and natural gas, electrical and equipment.
Spatial planning is traditionally used in urban contexts. In the modern era it is now increasingly getting relevant even in rural governance. It involves the organised use of land, resources and infrastructure based on geospatial guide development.
Adopting engineering and technology as a vehicle to address the social needs, the Ministry of Human Resource Development has formulated a catalytic scheme for Impacting, Research, Innovation and Technology(IMPRINT) as a pan india initiative on November 5, 2015.