Ashwini Vaishnaw

March 7, 2025 11:56 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils AIKosha, compute portal to boost AI research in India

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled a series of AI-driven initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission, marking a major step in strengthening India's artificial intelligence ecosystem. The launch event introduced AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform, the IndiaAI Compute Portal, and several programs aimed at skill development and startup acceleration. Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw highlighted the transformative potential of these initiatives...

March 6, 2025 6:26 PM

India accelerates digital and AI growth with focus on infrastructure and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's commitment to shaping its digital future through advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and semiconductor manufacturing. Urging citizens to engage with a detailed article by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Prime Minister’s Office underscored the nation’s technological strides in a social media post. India is poised to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital public infrast...

March 3, 2025 3:45 PM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to attend IIMC’s 56th convocation ceremony on March 4

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is set to host its 56th Convocation Ceremony on March 4 at IIMC, New Delhi. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest in his capacity as the Chancellor of IIMC. The ceremony will celebrate the achievements of 478 students from the 2023-24 batch across nine courses by conferring them with Post Graduate Diploma certificates. Students from IIMC’s main campus in New Delhi, along w...

March 1, 2025 12:31 PM

Railway minister says 360 km of Bullet Train project is complete, undersea tunnel work in process

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the Ahmedabad Railway Station Redevelopment Project on Saturday and announced that 360 km of the Bullet Train project has been completed, with significant progress being made in the Maharashtra section. He mentioned that a two-and-a-half-year delay caused by permission issues during the tenure of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is now being addressed. "The work on almost 360 km of the Bullet Train project has been completed. ...

February 24, 2025 3:25 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for investment in nuclear power, assures Railways’ commitment to sustainable energy

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged investors to tap into the potential of nuclear power, assuring that Indian Railways is prepared to purchase electricity from nuclear sources. Speaking at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investor Summit 2025 (GIS-2025) on Monday, Vaishnaw highlighted the growing energy demands of the railway sector and encouraged states to contribute through renewable and nuclear projects. "If a nuclear power plant can be set up in Madhya Pradesh, Indian Railways would...

February 7, 2025 10:54 PM

Cabinet approves continuation and restructuring of Skill India Programme

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the continuation and restructuring of the Central Sector Scheme 'Skill India Programme (SIP)' until 2026, with an outlay of Rs 8,800 crore from 2022-23 to 2025-26. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision underscores the government's commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce by integrating demand-driven, technology-enabled, a...

February 4, 2025 8:56 PM

India has over 300 mobile manufacturing units, exports surpass Rs 1.29 lakh cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India has risen to become the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer, growing from just 2 units in 2014 to over 300 operational units nationwide today, Union Minister for Railways and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday. About 99.2 per cent of mobile phones sold in India are now made locally, as the manufacturing value has soared to Rs 4.22 lakh crore, with exports crossing Rs 1.29 lakh crore in 2024. In 2014-15, only 26 per cent of the mobile phones sold in the country w...

January 22, 2025 7:59 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights New India Vision at WEF 2025

Minister of Railways, Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, outlined India's vision for transformative rail initiatives and sustainable infrastructure growth during discussions with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos. The discussions at WEF 2025 focused on India's approach to integrating international best practices and technology to achieve economic growth and sustainability. Vaishnaw held meetings aimed at enhancing collaborations with industry leaders a...

January 21, 2025 2:21 PM

WEF meet kicks off in Davos with Crystal Awards for Beckham, Furstenberg, Yamamoto

The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting kicked off with the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age", at Davos in the Swiss Alps on Tuesday with three celebrities -- football legend David Beckham, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, and architect Riken Yamamoto -- being awarded the prestigious Crystal Awards in recognition of their contributions to social, environmental, and creative progress. The awardees were facilitated for their efforts in advancing community regeneratio...

January 16, 2025 4:59 PM

PM approves formation of 8th pay commission for central government employees

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission to revise salaries and benefits for central government employees. Speaking at a press briefing on cabinet decisions in New Delhi, Vaishnaw highlighted the historical significance of pay commissions since India's independence in 1947, noting that seven such commissions have been formed so far. “For your awareness, our Prime Minister has approv...