Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) serves as a platform for States and the Centre to exchange best practices… Read more »
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Digital India Milestone: CSC’s ₹3,000 Crore Loan Outreach Transforms Lives of 70,000 Underserved Borrowers
The programme has shown rapid growth, with disbursals of ₹86 crore in FY 2023-24, ₹1,631 crore in FY 2024-25, and ₹1,300 crore till August 2025 in FY 2025-26. So far, nearly 70,000 people have benefitted, many of them first-time borrowers, seekers of small-ticket loans, and individuals from unbanked segments. By supporting rural households and small… Read more »
Recent next-gen reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) are set to boost sectors under MeitY
Next-Gen GST reforms to drive demand, promote localisation , generate jobs and deepen global value chain integration in electronics ecosystem. Lower GST on Air Conditioners, TVs, Monitors, Projectors and Power Banks to enable digital growth and affordable ICT hardware.
NeGD and IIM Calcutta empower Government Officials with 3rd Cohort of Landmark Digital Governance and Data Management Training
Building on the resounding success of the first two cohorts, this third session brought together 28 senior government officials from across the nation, including representatives from Central Line Ministries and State Departments of New Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and West Bengal.
SEMICON India 2025 Concludes Successfully, Showcasing India’s Rising Role in the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem
The SEMICON India 2025, the country’s largest semiconductor conference, concluded today at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey towards making India the next semiconductor powerhouse. Held from 2nd to 4th September 2025, the event brought together over 350 exhibiting companies and participants from 48 countries and regions. Four country pavilions,… Read more »
Fair, Secure and Efficient AI-driven Solutions in Health Sectors Solidifies India’s Position as a Pioneer in the Responsible Application of AI in Healthcare
HealthAI – The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health, welcomed India as a pioneer country joining the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN), a global network of health regulators dedicated to the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The agreement signed today marks the start of a collaboration between India and… Read more »
UIDAI records 221 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions in August 2025, 10% increase over August 2024
Aadhaar number holders executed over 221 crore authentication transactions in August 2025, more than the previous month this year as well as the corresponding month in the previous fiscal. The August 2025 authentication transactions are over 10.3% more than such transactions recorded in August 2024. This is indicative of the growing usage and utility of… Read more »
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates State-of-the-art Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Plant in Sohna, Haryana
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated TDK Corporation’s Advanced Technologies Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Battery Manufacturing Plant at Sohna, Haryana. Underlining it as another turning point in India’s electronics journey, the Minister said, “ This is a very important milestone for us as we fulfil the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision… Read more »
Semicon India 2025 Showcases Indian Startups Accelerating the Roadmap for Aatmanirbhar Chips under the DLI Scheme
Backed by the Government of India’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme, domestic chip design and IPR is accelerating across critical sectors, from surveillance and energy metering to networking and motor control. To date, 23 chip design projects have been sanctioned under the DLI Scheme, with 72 companies gaining access to industry-grade Electronic Design Automation (EDA)… Read more »
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presented with first set of Made-in-India Chips at SEMICON India 2025
PM Narendra Modi presented with First set of Made-in-India Chips; Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls It a Moment of Pride Thanking PM for his farsighted vision, strong will and decisive action. 12 MoUs announced. Union Minister Announces Deep Tech Alliance with $1 Billion Commitment to Drive Semiconductor Revolution in Clean Energy, Quantum and Frontier Sectors.… Read more »
