ISRO is Planning to Launch Eight (8) Satellites on One PSLV: Dr. M. Annadurai ISRO is planning to launch eight micro satellites on a single PSLV in future, said Dr.M. Annadurai, Director, ISRO. He was addressing a session on the topic “Future Satellite Programme” in the plenary of the 103rd Indian Science Congress at the […]
Read MorePrime Minister says that Government Intends to Integrate Science and Technology into choices that it makes and Strategies that it Pursues Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has emphasized the need to bridge the gap between Science and indigenous growth aspirations. He was speaking to the august gathering of Nobel Laureates, Scientists and delegates across the […]
Read MoreText of PM’s inaugural address at 103rd session of Indian Science Congress The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today delivered the inaugural address at the 103rd Indian Science Congress at the University of Mysore. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India.” The Prime Minister released the 103rd […]
Read MoreNational Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020 The National Biotechnology Development Strategy -2015-2020 was unveiled by the Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi today. The Strategy aims to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub. It intends to launch a major mission, backed with significant investments, for the […]
Read MoreCouncil of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Achievements of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research of 2014-15 Year –end Review 2015 The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been continuously striving to address the unmet needs through its unique S&T interventions. CSIR through its New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) […]
Read More1st INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA celebrated, Two Guinness World Records achieved Agreements signed with several countries for promoting Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy Seven National Level Arogya Fairs organised this year to promote awareness & showcase developments in AYUSH Systems Ministry of AYUSH receives ISO 9001:2008 Certificate for Quality Management System YEAR-END […]
Read MoreA BIG BOOST FOR SOLAR ROOFTOPS IN INDIA Cabinet approves Rs.5000 crore for promotion of Solar Rooftops in the country The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the scaling up of budget from Rs, 600 crore to Rs. 5,000 crore for implementation of Grid Connected Rooftops […]
Read MoreYear End Review: Achievements of Department of Space during the year 2015 Following are the significant achievements and details of the Innovative Programmes launched by the Department of Space during the year 2015: MARS Orbiter Mission: India’s Mars Orbiter Spacecraft has successfully completed its mission objective as planned and has […]
Read MoreGovt launches 22 new schemes under Digital India programme Initiatives in areas such as digital infrastructure, digital empowerment and on-demand govt services unveiled The government on Monday expanded its Digital India programme, launching new initiatives and broadening the scope of existing ones, to make more services accessible to the masses. The 22 initiatives launched under […]
Read MorePSLV-C29: Demonstrating India’s Growing Space Capabilities India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C29) successfully launched six satellites for Singapore on December 16, 2015. This was a fully commercial launch undertaken by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The year 2015, particularly its second half, has been the most successful year for ISRO from the commercial point […]
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