The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PM Vishwakarma) scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, is a pivotal government initiative targeting India's vast community of artisans and craftspeople, traditionally referred to as “Vishwakarmas.”
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was established in 2016 to oversee IT policy, strategy, and the growth of the electronics industry in India.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) functions as the principal agency of the Government of India, responsible for formulating policies, plans, and schemes aimed at promoting renewable and non-conventional energy resources.
India’s healthcare system is on the brink of a
transformative era, characterized by rapid advancements in technology, a shift from
curative to preventative healthcare, and a growing focus on gender-specific and elderly care.
The inception of DBT (Department of Biotechnology) in India was in 1986, when the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi established the Department of Biotechnology within the Ministry of Science and Technology, recognizing its importance for economic growth.
India’s stance on the e-commerce moratorium reflects its broader goal of securing digital sovereignty and protecting domestic interests. However, imposing custom duties that are not flexible carries the risk of stifling innovation and potential isolation from global technological advances.
The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 9, 2024. The Bill seeks to repeal the Railway Board Act of 1905.