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Chennai: StartupTN–Technology Transfer Center has invited applications from eligible startups for financial support under its Incentives for Technology Acquisition scheme. The Government of Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹50 lakh for this initiative. The scheme is open to DPIIT-recognised startups registered in Tamil Nadu with a formal technology licensing agreement from a recognised academic or research…
Bengaluru: The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) continues its legacy of nurturing future scientists through its Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP)—one of the Centre’s most prestigious and long-standing initiatives, launched in 1991. Under this flagship programme, science and engineering students at the bachelor’s and master’s levels are selected purely on merit and…
New Delhi:India and France are strengthening their long-standing scientific partnership to advance research and innovation in agriculture and allied sciences through the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). Established in 1987, CEFIPRA is a unique bilateral institution supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Ministry…
Hyderabad:The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, will organize an international workshop titled “MANAGE Dialogue 2026: Future of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services” from 24 to 26 February 2026 at its campus in Hyderabad, India. The three-day global dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, extension professionals, development practitioners, agri-startups, and students to…
India’s agricultural future increasingly depends on collective strength rather than individual struggle. Recognising this, the Government of India has decided to extend the Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) scheme for another five years, aiming to resolve long-standing issues of finance, compliance, and sustainability faced by farmer collectives across the country. What is the FPO Scheme? A…
In a major breakthrough for precision agriculture in India, researchers at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) have developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system that allows farmers to detect crop diseases in real time, directly in the field — even under challenging environmental conditions. This innovation, known as CVGG-16, marks a significant step…
Hyderabad: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set to launch a ₹1,000 crore second fund for start-ups through its investment subsidiary, Nabventures, marking a significant push to strengthen India’s rural and agri-start-up ecosystem. Announcing the initiative, NABARD Chairman K V Shaji said the new Fund II will build on the success…
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has significantly reshaped the understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by affirming that environmental and ecological responsibilities are intrinsic to it. The ruling elevates CSR from discretionary philanthropy to a domain of constitutional and strategic accountability, sending a clear signal to corporate India….
For years, the story of stubble burning in India revolved around Punjab. Winter smog, satelliteimages, and public outrage consistently pointed towards the north-west. But 2025 hasrewritten that script.This year, Madhya Pradesh recorded nearly three times more paddy stubble burningincidents than Punjab, emerging as the country’s most active hotspot for farm fires — not dueto neglect,…
The Aravalli Verdict Explained: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Really Means The Aravalli range, India’s oldest mountain system, has long served as a natural shield—recharging groundwater, curbing air pollution, and preventing the spread of desertification across North India. A recent Supreme Court ruling has once again brought the fragile future of this ancient range into…