India, with its growing population and increasing demand for food, has become one of the world's largest importers of edible oils. In 2020, India imported around 13 million tonnes of edible oils, which was valued at around $8.4 billion. This dependence on imports has not only affected India's economy but also its food security, as … Continue reading Breaking India’s Dependency on Edible Oil Imports: Strategies for Self-Sufficiency

Semiconductor chips are the backbone of the modern digital world, powering everything from smartphones to self-driving cars. India's growing digital economy has created a demand for these chips, which is expected to rise exponentially in the coming years. However, India's dependence on imports for semiconductor chips has made it vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions. … Continue reading India’s Ambition to Become a Global Semiconductor Hub

The best practices adopted by Coal PSUs for sustainable coal mining are as below: Bio-reclamation / Plantation: Coal PSUs have been making constant and sincere efforts to minimize the footprints of coal mining through sustained reclamation and afforestation of areas in and around coal mines. Coal PSUs have brought about 8,090 Ha by planting about 180.30 … Continue reading Best Practices adopted by Coal PSUs for Sustainable Coal Mining

India is committed to eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target through mission mode, multi partner, multi sector & targeted drive. Learning from the wide experience of the country in elimination of other diseases, the government has come up with a renewed five-pronged strategy for elimination of LF. The five … Continue reading Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis

India will contribute 25% of global demand by 2040 and achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025: Hardeep Singh Puri India has been able to navigate through the most formidable energy crisis the world has seen since the 1973 oil crisis thanks to its four-pronged energy security strategy: Diversification of energy supplies; Increasing India's … Continue reading India’s 4-Plank Energy Security Strategy

Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for modernization of stations named “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme. Amrit Bharat Station scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision. It is based on Master Planning for long term and implementation of the elements of Master Plan as per the needs and … Continue reading Amrit Bharat Scheme for Indian Railways