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 2026National, 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 PassengersKey HighlightsIndia 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 HighlightsShivraj 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 innovationKey HighlightsICAR 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 2047Key HighlightsICAR 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 HighlightsNational 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
Union Agriculture Minister announces 100 Climate Smart Villages, 43 new crop varieties, digital advisory platform and tougher action against fake seeds to accelerate India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.Key Highlights43 new crop varieties, 17 agricultural technologies and 14 publications released by ICAR.Target to establish 100
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils major roadmap for agriculture, rural infrastructure, housing, women SHGs and value-added farming during high-level review meeting in Kolkata.Key Highlights₹82,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects to be accelerated across West Bengal.₹12,064 crore earmarked for rural development and employment through