Month: August 2025

In a significant boost to India’s semiconductor ambitions, the Union Cabinet approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects across Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, with a combined investment of approximately ₹4,594 crore. This initiative reflects India’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, reinforcing high-tech manufacturing, chip design capabilities, and packaging infrastructure in the country.   With the approval of these projects, semiconductor ecosystem in country would get significant boost as these projects include country’s first commercial compound fab as well as highly advanced glass-based substrate semiconductor packaging unit.   The four new projects…

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zepto Private Limited to foster early-stage startups in the manufacturing sector through the “Zepto Nova” innovation challenge. Support includes expert-led workshops, capacity building, and onboarding under the Startup India initiative, with a particular focus on women-led startups and ventures from Tier II and Tier III cities.   Zepto will integrate over 100 Indian startups into its supply chain, providing them with critical market access and product visibility via its delivery and…

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hero MotoCorp Limited to support and scale early-stage startups under the Startup India initiative.  The collaboration will focus on startups in future mobility, clean technology, and deep technology domains. Selected startups will gain access to Hero MotoCorp’s advanced R&D facilities in Germany and India, along with opportunities to connect with its extensive dealer, supplier, and partner network. The partnership will also offer mentorship, product prototyping support, and paid Proof of Concept (PoC)…

In a landmark move to strengthen India’s digital talent pool, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India to launch industry-led training in 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and networking at its premier training facility, the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur.   Under the initiative, more than 2,000 students will be trained annually in cutting-edge telecom and digital technologies. The Phase I investment exceeds…

In a significant step towards sustainable infrastructure, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) has introduced its innovative Modified Mix Seal Plus (MSS+) technology for rural road construction in Uttar Pradesh.   Adopted under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the Uttar Pradesh Rural Road Development Authority (UPRRDA) is constructing 38 rural roads, covering 202 kilometres, using MSS+. Unlike traditional hot-mix methods, MSS+ is a cold-mix technology that eliminates the need for heating aggregates or bitumen, drastically reducing carbon emissions and enabling all-weather…