Grassroots innovation can power rural economy, reduce regional imbalance: Jitendra Singh

May 19, 2026 5:09 PM

Grassroots innovation can power rural economy, reduce regional imbalance: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said promoting grassroots innovators can strengthen India’s rural economy and help reduce regional imbalances by driving inclusive, innovation-led growth. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Workshop on “Grassroots Innovation Pathways: From Local Resilience to National Advancements” at Science City in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the minister described grassroots innovators as India’s “silent nation builders” whose contributions o...

India stands at AI inflection point amid infrastructure shift: Industry leaders

February 20, 2026 8:47 AM

India stands at AI inflection point amid infrastructure shift: Industry leaders

Industry leaders and experts on Friday hailed the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026,’ saying AI is not merely a technology upgrade; it is an infrastructure shift and infrastructure determines power. Countries have increasingly used trade and technology as strategic leverage. According to Savi Soin, SVP and President, Qualcomm India, the country’s “AI future will be defined not just by powerful models, but by how effectively intelligence reaches people, industries, and public systems at scale...

India Has the Potential to Lead Global AI Diffusion for Public Welfare: Nandan Nilekani

February 20, 2026 8:34 AM

India Has the Potential to Lead Global AI Diffusion for Public Welfare: Nandan Nilekani

India is showing the world how fast artificial intelligence can move from ideas to real-life solutions, especially for farmers and the rural economy, Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday during a CEO roundtable. He credited the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling rapid AI adoption aimed at improving the lives of ordinary citizens. Nilekani recalled his meeting with the Prime Minister on January 8, when the discussion focused on applying AI in agriculture. During the ...

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...