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MSDE and Bajaj Auto Sign Flexi-MoU to Enhance Youth Skilling in Advanced Automotive ManufacturingIn March 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), through the Directorate General of Training (DGT), signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Limited to enhance industry-integrated skill development in advanced automotive manufacturing.The agreement was signed under the Flexi-MoU Scheme (revised in June 2024) to promote industry-driven training for youth.Key Features of the Partnership:Purpose: The collaboration aims to provide industry-integrated training to youth in advanced automotive manufacturing systems at facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.Tenure: The agreement is valid for 10 years, with extensions based on performance in enrollment and placements.Training: Bajaj Auto Limited will offer National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned training programmes. In the first year, around 1,000 trainees will be enrolled for courses of up to 24 months, covering mechatronics, robotics, quality control, and advanced welding technologies.Flexi-MoU Scheme: The scheme, implemented by DGT under MSDE, allows industries to design customised training programmes aligned with emerging technologies while adhering to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
MSDE and Bajaj Auto Sign Flexi-MoU to Enhance Youth Skilling in Advanced Automotive ManufacturingIn March 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), through the Directorate General of Training (DGT), signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Limited to enhance industry-integrated skill development in advanced automotive manufacturing.The agreement was signed under the Flexi-MoU Scheme (revised in June 2024) to promote industry-driven training for youth.Key Features of the Partnership:Purpose: The collaboration aims to provide industry-integrated training to youth in advanced automotive manufacturing systems at facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.Tenure: The agreement is valid for 10 years, with extensions based on performance in enrollment and placements.Training: Bajaj Auto Limited will offer National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) aligned training programmes. In the first year, around 1,000 trainees will be enrolled for courses of up to 24 months, covering mechatronics, robotics, quality control, and advanced welding technologies.Flexi-MoU Scheme: The scheme, implemented by DGT under MSDE, allows industries to design customised training programmes aligned with emerging technologies while adhering to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
MSDE and Bajaj Auto Sign Flexi-MoU to Enhance Youth Skilling in Advanced Automotive ManufacturingIn March 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), through the Directorate General of Training (DGT), signed a Flexible Memora...
DRDO Sanctions Rs 99.15 lakh Research Project to Bharathiar UniversityIn March 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), sanctioned a research project titled ‘Development of Novel Antidote(s) for Highly Toxic Organophosphorous Compounds’, with a total financial outlay of Rs 99.15 lakh to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore(Tamil Nadu,TN).Key Details of Project:Focus Area: The project, expected to be completed within 36 months, will conduct extensive research to develop antidotes to counteract harmful effects of toxic organophosphorus compounds.Conducted by: The research work will be conducted by DRDO Industry Academia-Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at Bharathiar University.Project Team: The research project will be led by Dr. N. Jayakumar, Professor and Head, Bharathiar University, who will act as the Principal Investigator while Dr. S. Suja, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Bharathiar University will serve as the Co-Principal Investigator for the project.
DRDO Sanctions Rs 99.15 lakh Research Project to Bharathiar UniversityIn March 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), sanctioned a research project titled ‘Development of Novel Antidote(s) for Highly Toxic Organophosphorous Compounds’, with a total financial outlay of Rs 99.15 lakh to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore(Tamil Nadu,TN).Key Details of Project:Focus Area: The project, expected to be completed within 36 months, will conduct extensive research to develop antidotes to counteract harmful effects of toxic organophosphorus compounds.Conducted by: The research work will be conducted by DRDO Industry Academia-Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) at Bharathiar University.Project Team: The research project will be led by Dr. N. Jayakumar, Professor and Head, Bharathiar University, who will act as the Principal Investigator while Dr. S. Suja, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Bharathiar University will serve as the Co-Principal Investigator for the project.
DRDO Sanctions Rs 99.15 lakh Research Project to Bharathiar UniversityIn March 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), sanctioned a research project titled ‘Development of Novel Antidote(s) ...
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GoI Notifies Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards under National Green Hydrogen MissionIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) announced new standards for Green Ammonia (NH₃) and Green Methanol (CH₃OH) to accelerate the global trade of green hydrogen derivatives.The standards were notified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 27 February 2026 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission(NGHM), aiming to strengthen India’s regulatory framework for low-carbon fuels and promote decarbonisation across industries.About News Standards:Standards for Green Ammonia: Under the notified standard, Green Ammonia must have total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions of not more than 0.38 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO₂ eq) per kilogram of ammonia.Standards for Green Methanol: Similarly, Green Methanol (CH₃OH) must have lifecycle emissions of not more than 0.44 kg CO₂ eq per kilogram of methanol, considering emissions from hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, purification, and on-site storage over a 12-month average period.The notification also permits CO2 used in methanol synthesis to be sourced from biogenic sources, Direct Air Capture (DAC), or existing industrial sources, while allowing the GoI to revise the list of eligible sources in the future
GoI Notifies Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards under National Green Hydrogen MissionIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) announced new standards for Green Ammonia (NH₃) and Green Methanol (CH₃OH) to accelerate the global trade of green hydrogen derivatives.The standards were notified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 27 February 2026 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission(NGHM), aiming to strengthen India’s regulatory framework for low-carbon fuels and promote decarbonisation across industries.About News Standards:Standards for Green Ammonia: Under the notified standard, Green Ammonia must have total non-biogenic greenhouse gas emissions of not more than 0.38 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent (kg CO₂ eq) per kilogram of ammonia.Standards for Green Methanol: Similarly, Green Methanol (CH₃OH) must have lifecycle emissions of not more than 0.44 kg CO₂ eq per kilogram of methanol, considering emissions from hydrogen production, methanol synthesis, purification, and on-site storage over a 12-month average period.The notification also permits CO2 used in methanol synthesis to be sourced from biogenic sources, Direct Air Capture (DAC), or existing industrial sources, while allowing the GoI to revise the list of eligible sources in the future
GoI Notifies Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards under National Green Hydrogen MissionIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) announced new standards for Green Ammonia (NH₃) and Green Methanol (CH₃OH) to accelerate the global trade of gre...
Union MoS Jitendra Singh Reviews India’s First Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant in LakshadweepIn March 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), reviewed the progress of India’s first Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant being developed in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.During the visit, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the physical and technical progress of the plant and examined key components such as the seawater intake system, the deep-sea cold-water pipeline, the turbine-generator unit and the desalination modules.About first Integrated OTEC plant:Technology: The OTEC utilises the temperature difference between warm surface seawater and cold deep seawater to generate electricity.Scope: The project is expected to provide clean power, desalinated drinking water, and sustainable energy solutions for island communities where conventional power supply is limited.Implementing Agencies: The OTEC project is being developed with the support of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an autonomous institute under MoES headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
Union MoS Jitendra Singh Reviews India’s First Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant in LakshadweepIn March 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), reviewed the progress of India’s first Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant being developed in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.During the visit, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the physical and technical progress of the plant and examined key components such as the seawater intake system, the deep-sea cold-water pipeline, the turbine-generator unit and the desalination modules.About first Integrated OTEC plant:Technology: The OTEC utilises the temperature difference between warm surface seawater and cold deep seawater to generate electricity.Scope: The project is expected to provide clean power, desalinated drinking water, and sustainable energy solutions for island communities where conventional power supply is limited.Implementing Agencies: The OTEC project is being developed with the support of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), an autonomous institute under MoES headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
Union MoS Jitendra Singh Reviews India’s First Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant in LakshadweepIn March 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology(MoS&T), reviewed the...
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India Submits 7th Biodiversity Report to Convention on Biological DiversityIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) submitted its 7th National Report (NR7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), presenting a comprehensive assessment of its progress toward the 2030 global biodiversity goals by evaluating performance across 23 national biodiversity targets aligned with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).It represents the first comprehensive progress assessment since countries adopted the KMGBF in 2022.About 7th National Report (NR7) :Preparation: The report was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) with inputs from 33 central ministries and departments.Global Goals: The KMGBF’s targets by 2030 include protecting 30% of the world’s land and marine areas, restoring degraded ecosystems, and halting species extinction.Implementation: The report notes that while India has largely completed the planning and policy alignment phase of its biodiversity commitments, achieving the 2030 goals will depend on effective implementation of actions across the remaining years of the decade.
India Submits 7th Biodiversity Report to Convention on Biological DiversityIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) submitted its 7th National Report (NR7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), presenting a comprehensive assessment of its progress toward the 2030 global biodiversity goals by evaluating performance across 23 national biodiversity targets aligned with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).It represents the first comprehensive progress assessment since countries adopted the KMGBF in 2022.About 7th National Report (NR7) :Preparation: The report was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) with inputs from 33 central ministries and departments.Global Goals: The KMGBF’s targets by 2030 include protecting 30% of the world’s land and marine areas, restoring degraded ecosystems, and halting species extinction.Implementation: The report notes that while India has largely completed the planning and policy alignment phase of its biodiversity commitments, achieving the 2030 goals will depend on effective implementation of actions across the remaining years of the decade.
India Submits 7th Biodiversity Report to Convention on Biological DiversityIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) submitted its 7th National Report (NR7) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), presenting a comprehensive assessment of ...
GeM Celebrates Seven Years of SWAYATT Initiative to Promote Inclusive Public ProcurementOn 6 March 2026, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated the 7th anniversary of its SWAYATT (Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions) initiative at its office in New Delhi, Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to promoting social inclusion by integrating startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth into the national public procurement ecosystem.About SWAYATT Initiative – Commemorative Programme:Event: Ajit B. Chavan, Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GeM, presented the opening perspective on the progress and future roadmap of SWAYATT.A short documentary showcasing the seven-year journey and impact of SWAYATT was screened during the event.Launch: SWAYATT was launched on 19 February 2019 under the GeM to promote inclusive public procurement.Women: Participation of women entrepreneurs increased significantly, with cumulative order value rising from Rs.1,265.62 crore in the Financial Year 2018-19 (FY2019) to Rs.83,323 crore in FY2026, while orders grew from 1,01,530 to 44,48,894.
GeM Celebrates Seven Years of SWAYATT Initiative to Promote Inclusive Public ProcurementOn 6 March 2026, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated the 7th anniversary of its SWAYATT (Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions) initiative at its office in New Delhi, Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to promoting social inclusion by integrating startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth into the national public procurement ecosystem.About SWAYATT Initiative – Commemorative Programme:Event: Ajit B. Chavan, Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GeM, presented the opening perspective on the progress and future roadmap of SWAYATT.A short documentary showcasing the seven-year journey and impact of SWAYATT was screened during the event.Launch: SWAYATT was launched on 19 February 2019 under the GeM to promote inclusive public procurement.Women: Participation of women entrepreneurs increased significantly, with cumulative order value rising from Rs.1,265.62 crore in the Financial Year 2018-19 (FY2019) to Rs.83,323 crore in FY2026, while orders grew from 1,01,530 to 44,48,894.
GeM Celebrates Seven Years of SWAYATT Initiative to Promote Inclusive Public ProcurementOn 6 March 2026, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated the 7th anniversary of its SWAYATT (Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through e-Transactions) ini...
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International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness 2026 – March 5The United Nations (UN’s) International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is annually observed across the world on March 5 to raise public awareness particularly among youth, about disarmament and its role in promoting peace, preventing conflicts, and reducing the human suffering caused by weapons.5 March 2026 marks the 4th observance of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.Background:Declaration: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 5 March as the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness through Resolution A/RES/77/51 adopted on 7 December 2022.1st Observance: The first International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness was observed on 5 March 2023.Significance: The date coincides with the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) on 5 March 1970.
International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness 2026 – March 5The United Nations (UN’s) International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is annually observed across the world on March 5 to raise public awareness particularly among youth, about disarmament and its role in promoting peace, preventing conflicts, and reducing the human suffering caused by weapons.5 March 2026 marks the 4th observance of the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.Background:Declaration: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 5 March as the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness through Resolution A/RES/77/51 adopted on 7 December 2022.1st Observance: The first International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness was observed on 5 March 2023.Significance: The date coincides with the entry into force of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) on 5 March 1970.
International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness 2026 – March 5The United Nations (UN’s) International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is annually observed across the world on March 5 to raise public awareness par...
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils Logo of World’s First Franchise-Based Cycling League of IndiaIn March 2026, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India (CLI), the world’s first franchise-based road cycling league, aimed at strengthening India’s professional cycling ecosystem and promoting the sport across the country.Objective: The CLI aims to create a professional ecosystem that will nurture talent, attract global attention, and inspire young Indians to take up the sport. This aligns with the national vision of a fit and vibrant India.Franchises: The upcoming league will feature eight city or region-based franchises. Each franchise will comprise ten cyclists, creating a structured professional landscape.Composition: The team composition within each franchise will include two international riders to bring global expertise and competitiveness. It will also feature two junior cyclists to nurture emerging Indian talent and ensure long-term sustainability.Formats: The competitions will be conducted in three structured phases leading to a grand finale. Races will feature diverse formats, including criterium races, team time trials, and mass start events. These formats are designed to deliver both strategic competition and exciting viewing for spectators.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils Logo of World’s First Franchise-Based Cycling League of IndiaIn March 2026, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India (CLI), the world’s first franchise-based road cycling league, aimed at strengthening India’s professional cycling ecosystem and promoting the sport across the country.Objective: The CLI aims to create a professional ecosystem that will nurture talent, attract global attention, and inspire young Indians to take up the sport. This aligns with the national vision of a fit and vibrant India.Franchises: The upcoming league will feature eight city or region-based franchises. Each franchise will comprise ten cyclists, creating a structured professional landscape.Composition: The team composition within each franchise will include two international riders to bring global expertise and competitiveness. It will also feature two junior cyclists to nurture emerging Indian talent and ensure long-term sustainability.Formats: The competitions will be conducted in three structured phases leading to a grand finale. Races will feature diverse formats, including criterium races, team time trials, and mass start events. These formats are designed to deliver both strategic competition and exciting viewing for spectators.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils Logo of World’s First Franchise-Based Cycling League of IndiaIn March 2026, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India (CLI), ...
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President Murmu Appoints New Governors for 9 States and UTsOn March 6, 2026, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, announced new appointments and transfers of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across 9 states and Union Territories (UTs).Key Highlights of the Reshuffle:Appointments: Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Syed Ata Hasnain was appointed as the Governor of Bihar, succeeding Arif Mohammed Khan.Jishnu Dev Varma, currently serving as the Governor of Telangana and former Deputy Chief Minister (DyCM) of Tripura, has been appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra.Shiv Pratap Shukla, currently serving as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh (HP), has been appointed as the Governor of Telangana.Nand Kishore Yadav, former Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, was appointed as the Governor of Nagaland.Transfers: R.N. Ravi, Governor of TN, was appointed as the Governor of WB following the resignation of Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Kerala, will hold additional charge of TN temporarily.Kavinder Gupta, LG of Ladakh, was appointed as the Governor of HP.UT Changes: Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of NCT of Delhi and Vinai Kumar Saxena was transferred from his post as LG of Delhi to serve as the LG of Ladakh.
President Murmu Appoints New Governors for 9 States and UTsOn March 6, 2026, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, announced new appointments and transfers of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across 9 states and Union Territories (UTs).Key Highlights of the Reshuffle:Appointments: Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) Syed Ata Hasnain was appointed as the Governor of Bihar, succeeding Arif Mohammed Khan.Jishnu Dev Varma, currently serving as the Governor of Telangana and former Deputy Chief Minister (DyCM) of Tripura, has been appointed as the Governor of Maharashtra.Shiv Pratap Shukla, currently serving as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh (HP), has been appointed as the Governor of Telangana.Nand Kishore Yadav, former Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, was appointed as the Governor of Nagaland.Transfers: R.N. Ravi, Governor of TN, was appointed as the Governor of WB following the resignation of Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose.Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Kerala, will hold additional charge of TN temporarily.Kavinder Gupta, LG of Ladakh, was appointed as the Governor of HP.UT Changes: Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of NCT of Delhi and Vinai Kumar Saxena was transferred from his post as LG of Delhi to serve as the LG of Ladakh.
President Murmu Appoints New Governors for 9 States and UTsOn March 6, 2026, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, announced new appointments and transfers of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across 9 states and Union Territories (UTs).Key Highli...
KV Subramanian becomes 1st Indian Economist to Win Chicago Alumni AwardIn March 2026, The University of Chicago honoured eminent Indian economist Dr. Krishnamurthy Venkata (K.V.) Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, becoming the 1st Indian economist to receive this honor since it was established in 1941Following this recognition, Subramanian is now among a distinguished group of recipients that includes at least 14 and global leaders such as: Paul Samuelson, Gary Becker, Claudia Goldin, Carl Sagan, among others.About K.V. Surbramanian:Previous Role: Subramanian served as Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India (GoI) from 2018 to 2021. Later, he represented India as its Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Current Role: Currently, he is serving as a Professor of Finance at the Indian School of Business (ISB).Author: Apart from a career as distinguished economist, he also authored a book titled ‘India@100’.
KV Subramanian becomes 1st Indian Economist to Win Chicago Alumni AwardIn March 2026, The University of Chicago honoured eminent Indian economist Dr. Krishnamurthy Venkata (K.V.) Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, becoming the 1st Indian economist to receive this honor since it was established in 1941Following this recognition, Subramanian is now among a distinguished group of recipients that includes at least 14 and global leaders such as: Paul Samuelson, Gary Becker, Claudia Goldin, Carl Sagan, among others.About K.V. Surbramanian:Previous Role: Subramanian served as Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India (GoI) from 2018 to 2021. Later, he represented India as its Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).Current Role: Currently, he is serving as a Professor of Finance at the Indian School of Business (ISB).Author: Apart from a career as distinguished economist, he also authored a book titled ‘India@100’.
KV Subramanian becomes 1st Indian Economist to Win Chicago Alumni AwardIn March 2026, The University of Chicago honoured eminent Indian economist Dr. Krishnamurthy Venkata (K.V.) Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, becomin...
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