Highlights need for integrated planning, infrastructure & differentiated policy support. New Delhi, 17 July 2026: Vikram Lalvani, Chairman of the All India Resort Development Association (AIRDA) called for a more integrated tourism ecosystem that connects policy, infrastructure, hospitality investment, consumer trust and destination development. Speaking at the FAITH Tourism Conclave
New Delhi: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration across India's hospitality sector, the Association of Hospitality Professionals (AHP) and the Hotel & Restaurant Equipment Manufacturers' Association of India (HOTREMAI) have joined hands to present the Experium Knowledge Summit 2026 alongside the 9th Hospitality Excellence Awards 2026 on 24th July
Following representations by NRAI's State Chapters, the approvals reinforce the hospitality sector's growing contribution to tourism, employment and urban economic activity while supporting responsible celebrations during the FIFA World Cup 2026 National, July 18, 2026: In a significant boost to India's hospitality sector and evolving night-time
10-Coach Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train to Debut on Jind–Sonipat Route with Capacity for 2,600 Passengers Key Highlights India to launch its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset powered by onboard hydrogen-generated electricity. 10-coach train designed to carry around 2,600 passengers—one of the largest hydrogen-powered passenger trains globally. Operates with near-zero
Union Agriculture Minister urges industry to invest CSR funds in agri-tech, startups, climate-smart farming, women entrepreneurs and research to strengthen India's agricultural ecosystem. Key Highlights Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls on Corporate India to strengthen agriculture through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR investments sought for agri-tech startups, skill development,
ICAR showcases CSR-ready technologies as industry leaders commit to supporting climate-smart agriculture, farmer livelihoods and agri-tech innovation Key Highlights ICAR and Agrinnovate India Limited (AgIn) organised the ICAR Technology Portfolio for CSR Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. Around 150 representatives from more than 75 industries participated in the
At ICAR's 98th Foundation Day, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlines roadmap for climate-smart farming, innovation and Viksit Bharat 2047 Key Highlights ICAR developed 386 improved crop varieties across 44 crops during the past year. 94% of the new varieties are climate-resilient, while 29 are biofortified. 43 improved crop
Brainstorming workshop in Jaipur focuses on integrating geospatial technologies into India's next-generation watershed management framework under WDC-PMKSY 3.0. Key Highlights National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) organised a high-level workshop on satellite and drone-based watershed planning in Jaipur. Workshop held under the World Bank-supported REWARD Programme. Experts discussed the use