India-Iran Literary Exchanges, 2025: Continuity, Change, and Policy Pathways
Resurgence in India-Iran Literary Exchanges. With cultural similarities in language as well as a shared literary history, Iran was a natural partner.
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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.
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (2025)
The Indian food processing industry is among the largest industries and involves units ranging from micro to large-scale units and acts as a key intermediary between agriculture, industry, and markets.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), 2011
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has been instrumental in advancing IT and electronics education across India.
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): Knowledge to Field (2025)
Agriculture is still the backbone of India’s economy, and it is essential to build farmer-oriented knowledge systems to improve productivity and sustainability.
India-Nepal: Border Security and Disaster Response
The India-Nepal open land border, which is approximately 1,751 km, is unique in South Asia for its free flow of people under the Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1950. That open nature has been both a security challenge and a source of connectivity. The Shastra Seema Bal is India's primary guiding force, which prevents crime and smuggling, and also coordinates with Nepal security agencies. Joint military exercises such as “Surya Kiran” also enhance collaboration for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
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.