Aatmanirbhar Bharat

April 1, 2025 8:07 PM

India’s raw silk production rises to 34,042 metric tonnes in April-January

India's raw silk production has surged to 34,042 metric tonnes during the April-January period of 2024-25, marking an increase of nearly 10,000 metric tonnes from the 24,299 metric tonnes recorded in the same period of 2014-15, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, attributed this growth to various central government schemes, including the Catalytic Development Programme, North East Region Textile Promot...

March 4, 2025 12:06 PM

India’s R&D spending doubles over the last decade, reaching Rs. 1.27 lakh crore: Jitendra Singh

India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs. 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking at the DISHA event at the India Habitat Centre on Monday, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology highlighted the significant growth in India's R&D investments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He attributed this increase...

February 20, 2025 5:09 PM

Ministry of Defence signs Rs. 1220.12 crore deal with Bharat Electronics for Coast Guard Radios

In a major step toward enhancing maritime security, the Ministry of Defence has inked a contract worth Rs. 1220.12 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the procurement of 149 state-of-the-art Software Defined Radios (SDRs) for the Indian Coast Guard. The agreement, signed on Thursday, falls under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category, reinforcing the government's commitment to boosting indigenous defence manufacturing. The advanced SDRs will enable secure and reliable communic...

February 6, 2025 9:55 PM

India’s defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL). The contracts aim to enhance the Indian Army's firepower with advanced rockets for the PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). This is a big step towar...

January 24, 2025 3:35 PM

Rajnath Singh launches advanced Battlefield Surveillance System ‘SANJAY’ to boost Army’s reconnaissance capabilities

In a major step toward modernizing the Indian Army's surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) in New Delhi, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defence. Named SANJAY, the advanced automated system is designed to integrate data from various ground and aerial sensors. These inputs are processed to ensure accuracy, eliminate redundancy, and provide a unified surveillance picture of the...

January 16, 2025 2:00 PM

Success of ‘StartUp India’ means that today’s India is dynamic, future-ready: PM Modi

The success of the 'Startup India' initiative underscores that today's India is dynamic, confident, and future-ready, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures every dream and contributes to the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat.' Marking nine successful years of 'Startup India,' the Prime Minister described it as a landmark initiative that has redefined innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth. ...