Jyotiraditya Scindia

September 11, 2026 1:18 AM

Jyotiraditya Scindia calls for inclusive, trusted intelligent finance at Global Fintech Festival 2026

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday called for an inclusive and trusted digital financial ecosystem, saying that finance must first become accessible to all before it can become truly intelligent. Addressing the Global Fintech Festival 2026 in Mumbai, Scindia said telecom connectivity is the “invisible highway” on which the fintech ecosystem is built. He identified connectivity, compute and trust as the three key elements driving the next phase of digital f...

August 15, 2026 1:37 AM

India Post makes history with first-ever drone delivery of Tiranga in Himachal Pradesh

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India Post on Friday delivered the National Flag, Tiranga, by drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh on the eve of Independence Day. Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia virtually inaugurated the drone delivery and witnessed the live take-off from the Mandi Head Post Office. He also interacted with postal officials and the drone operator during the opera...

August 5, 2026 1:11 AM

Jyotiraditya Scindia, MP CM secure Rs 5,500 crore investment commitments for India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior

India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior has attracted cumulative investment commitments worth ₹5,500 crore, with fresh proposals of ₹2,000 crore secured during the second Investors' Meet held in Mumbai on Tuesday. The latest commitments are expected to generate nearly 4,000 jobs, taking the project's total projected employment generation to more than 18,000. The Investors' Meet was jointly chaired by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region...

August 4, 2026 4:06 PM

Department of Posts releases commemorative stamp to mark Satish Gujral’s birth centenary

The Department of Posts on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the birth centenary of renowned painter, sculptor, architect, muralist and writer Satish Gujral. The stamp was unveiled by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia at a special ceremony held at Bikaner House in New Delhi. "Released a commemorative postage stamp marking the birth centenary of the legendary painter, sculptor and architect Padma Vibhushan Shri Satish Gujral, whose extraordinary artistic ...

August 3, 2026 5:21 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia meets Mirabai Chanu after her historic CWG Gold

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday met Commonwealth Games champion Mirabai Chanu in New Delhi, congratulating the ace weightlifter on her record-extending third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal and reaffirming the Centre's commitment to strengthening the sporting ecosystem in the Northeast. The Union Minister praised Chanu's determination, discipline and perseverance, describing her achievement as an inspiration f...

July 21, 2026 7:09 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175.45-crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’ to transform Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric into global premium brand

The Centre on Tuesday launched Mission Golden Spice, a ₹175.45-crore initiative aimed at transforming Meghalaya's GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a globally recognised premium spice while strengthening the entire value chain and boosting farmers' incomes. The Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project was launched by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. The fiv...

June 3, 2026 9:54 AM

Scindia launches Mission Senehjori to make Assam’s Muga silk a global luxury brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday launched Mission Senehjori, a comprehensive cluster-based initiative aimed at transforming Assam's renowned Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. Launched in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the Central Silk Board, the Ministry of Textiles and other central agencies, the mission seeks to strengthen the entire Muga silk value chain, from host-plant cultivat...

May 26, 2026 1:55 PM

PM-WANI gets major upgrade with QR-based login, short-duration plans

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday introduced a series of citizen-friendly reforms under the PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) framework aimed at making public Wi-Fi simpler, faster and more accessible across the country. The reforms include QR-based authentication for laptops and secondary devices, introduction of flexible short-duration Wi-Fi plans, and standardisation of PM-WANI hotspot names for easier identification and improved reliability. Un...

May 21, 2026 1:12 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 167 crore ‘Arunachal Kiwi Mission’ to build global organic Kiwi brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday launched the Mission on “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh,” a major cluster-based initiative aimed at transforming Arunachal Pradesh into India’s premium organic kiwi hub with strong domestic and global market presence. The mission, launched in the presence of Pema Khandu and senior officials from the Centre and the state government, has an outlay of around ₹167 crore and seeks to streng...

May 19, 2026 12:01 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 175 crore ‘Coffees of Nagaland’ Mission to build global specialty coffee brand

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Monday launched the ₹175-crore “Coffees of Nagaland” mission, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nagaland into a premium specialty coffee destination under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed Northeast. The cluster-based Coffee Value Chain Development Mission seeks to build a globally competitive coffee ecosystem in Nagaland by integrating plantation development, ...