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UIDAI Collaborates with Google to Display Verified Aadhaar Centres on Google MapsOn February 26, 2026, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), announced a collaboration with Google to display authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps to enhance accessibility and transparency in Aadhaar services.The facility will be rolled out in phases and will cover more than 60,000 Aadhaar Centres, including Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) across India.Collaboration Impact:Resident Access: Google Maps will display only authorised Aadhaar Centres along with service details, operating hours, accessibility features, and parking information to ensure convenience and authenticity.Next Phase: UIDAI will use Google Business Profile to manage centre information, respond to public feedback, and enable future direct appointment booking through Google Maps.About UIDAI: It was established on 12 January 2009 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and headquartered in New Delhi. UIDAI. It is responsible for issuing Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique identity number, and providing digital identity authentication for government and private services.

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Ministry of Culture Signs MoU with FICCI to Strengthen India’s Cultural & Creative EconomyIn February 2026, The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to develop a comprehensive national strategy for India’s Cultural and Creative Economy (CCE).Key Details of the MoU:Announced by: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism who called it a step towards making culture a foundation of economic prosperity and securing a better future for artists and artisans.Purpose: The agreement aims to formulate a structured roadmap, integrate culture with economic policy, enhance domestic and international market access, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and generate employment opportunities.Areas of Collaboration: The MoU aims to frame supportive policies, engage industry stakeholders, build skills and entrepreneurship, expand global markets, and strengthen data systems for India’s cultural and creative sectors.About CCE: It includes sectors such as visual and performing arts, traditional crafts and handlooms, film, television, and digital media, music and publishing, design and fashion, cultural tourism, heritage conservation and museums, and gaming and animation.

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28 Feb, 2026
Ministry of Culture Signs MoU with FICCI to Strengthen India’s Cultural & Creative EconomyIn February 2026, The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to develop a comprehensive national strategy for India’s Cultural and Creative Economy (CCE).Key Details of the MoU:Announced by: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture & Tourism who called it a step towards making culture a foundation of economic prosperity and securing a better future for artists and artisans.Purpose: The agreement aims to formulate a structured roadmap, integrate culture with economic policy, enhance domestic and international market access, promote entrepreneurship and innovation, and generate employment opportunities.Areas of Collaboration: The MoU aims to frame supportive policies, engage industry stakeholders, build skills and entrepreneurship, expand global markets, and strengthen data systems for India’s cultural and creative sectors.About CCE: It includes sectors such as visual and performing arts, traditional crafts and handlooms, film, television, and digital media, music and publishing, design and fashion, cultural tourism, heritage conservation and museums, and gaming and animation.
Ministry of Culture Signs MoU with FICCI to Strengthen India’s Cultural & Creative EconomyIn February 2026, The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to ...
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NMDC R&D Centre and IIT Hyderabad Sign MoU to Boost Indigenous Mining TechnologiesIn February 2026, the Research and Development (R&D) Centre of NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Telangana, to foster academic and research collaboration to drive innovation in India’s mineral and metals sector.The agreement was signed by Sanjeev Sahi, Executive Director (ED), R&D of NMDC, and – G. Narahari Sastry, Dean (Sponsored Research & Consultancy) of IIT Hyderabad, in the presence of B. S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad.Key Details of MoU:Key Focus Areas: NMDC and IIT Hyderabad will jointly undertake research in iron ore beneficiation and agglomeration, green steelmaking technologies, alternate ironmaking using indigenous raw materials, and advanced modelling and simulation of mining and metallurgical processes.Technology Initiatives: The MoU will promote research and pilot projects in autonomous vehicle operations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Mining 4.0 frameworks, and drone-based surveying and monitoring systems.Alignment: The collaboration supports sustainable development, the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s Net Zero emissions target by 2070.About NMDC: NMDC is India’s largest iron ore producer, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), established in 1958.

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NMDC R&D Centre and IIT Hyderabad Sign MoU to Boost Indigenous Mining TechnologiesIn February 2026, the Research and Development (R&D) Centre of NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad, Telangana, to foster academic and research collaboration to drive innovation in India’s mineral and metals sector.The agreement was signed by Sanjeev Sahi, Executive Director (ED), R&D of NMDC, and – G. Narahari Sastry, Dean (Sponsored Research & Consultancy) of IIT Hyderabad, in the presence of B. S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad.Key Details of MoU:Key Focus Areas: NMDC and IIT Hyderabad will jointly undertake research in iron ore beneficiation and agglomeration, green steelmaking technologies, alternate ironmaking using indigenous raw materials, and advanced modelling and simulation of mining and metallurgical processes.Technology Initiatives: The MoU will promote research and pilot projects in autonomous vehicle operations, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Mining 4.0 frameworks, and drone-based surveying and monitoring systems.Alignment: The collaboration supports sustainable development, the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, and India’s Net Zero emissions target by 2070.About NMDC: NMDC is India’s largest iron ore producer, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), established in 1958.
NMDC R&D Centre and IIT Hyderabad Sign MoU to Boost Indigenous Mining TechnologiesIn February 2026, the Research and Development (R&D) Centre of NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo...
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India Signs SoI with Sweden to Strengthen AI & Digital CooperationOn February 25, 2026, India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Business Sweden at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held  in New Delhi, Delhi, to strengthen India–Sweden cooperation in AI and digital technologies.About India–Sweden AI Partnership Framework:Framework: The SoI aims to create a structured framework for collaboration in the development, deployment, and responsible use of AI solutions, with a focus on delivering practical industrial and societal benefits.SITAC: As part of this partnership, India and Sweden will launch Sweden-India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC) programme. It will act as the main platform for cooperation between governments, industries, startups, investors, researchers, and academic institutions.India – Kenya Implementation Framework Agreement for DigiLocker:Overview:On the sidelines of the Summit, National electronic (e)-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY, signed an agreement with the Ministry of Information, Communications & the Digital Economy of Kenya to launch a pilot project of Digilocker in Kenya.The system will enable digital storage and real-time verification of official documents for Kenyan citizens and organizations.

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India Signs SoI with Sweden to Strengthen AI & Digital CooperationOn February 25, 2026, India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Business Sweden at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held  in New Delhi, Delhi, to strengthen India–Sweden cooperation in AI and digital technologies.About India–Sweden AI Partnership Framework:Framework: The SoI aims to create a structured framework for collaboration in the development, deployment, and responsible use of AI solutions, with a focus on delivering practical industrial and societal benefits.SITAC: As part of this partnership, India and Sweden will launch Sweden-India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC) programme. It will act as the main platform for cooperation between governments, industries, startups, investors, researchers, and academic institutions.India – Kenya Implementation Framework Agreement for DigiLocker:Overview:On the sidelines of the Summit, National electronic (e)-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY, signed an agreement with the Ministry of Information, Communications & the Digital Economy of Kenya to launch a pilot project of Digilocker in Kenya.The system will enable digital storage and real-time verification of official documents for Kenyan citizens and organizations.
India Signs SoI with Sweden to Strengthen AI & Digital CooperationOn February 25, 2026, India Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Business...
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MoMSME Upgrades National Small Industries Corporation to ‘Schedule A’ CPSEIn February 2026,  the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) from a Schedule ‘B’ to a Schedule ‘A’ category Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).The recognition reflects the corporation’s operational efficiency, financial strength, and strategic importance in supporting the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.About Schedule ‘A’ CPSE Upgrade of NSIC:Financial Autonomy: Schedule ‘A’ status provides NSIC  greater financial and operational autonomy to strengthen its role in implementing Government of India (GoI) programmes.Support: It supports MSMEs through skilling, capacity building, and enterprise development, while providing integrated services such as Marketing Support (MS), Credit Facilitation (CF), and Growth Capital (GC).Performance: The corporation received ‘Excellent ratings’ from the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) for Financial Year 2024–25 (FY25), recognizing its sustained contribution to the MSME ecosystem.

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Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched India’s 1st State Innovation Mission in TripuraIn February 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), formally launched India’s 1st State Innovation Mission (SIM) at the Hapania International Exhibition Center in Agartala, Tripura.While addressing the event, Union MoS described the Northeast as the ‘New Engine’ of India’s growth.About SIM: This newly launched SIM is part of the approved Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0 programme, led by the National Institution  for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s State Support Mission (SSM).It is designed as a long-term institutional framework aimed to support States and Union Territories (UTs) in building robust, inclusive, and context-specific innovation ecosystems aligned with national priorities and local capabilities.Other Key Launches: During the launch event of SIM, Dr. Manik Saha, CM of Tripura, formally launched ‘T-NEST(Tripura: Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups)’, state’s 1st premier incubation and innovation hub.He also launched one of India’s 1st District Innovator Fellowships (DIF), designed to identify and guide grassroots innovators with structured  lifecycle  support and has also announced that the state will soon launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.

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28 Feb, 2026
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched India’s 1st State Innovation Mission in TripuraIn February 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), formally launched India’s 1st State Innovation Mission (SIM) at the Hapania International Exhibition Center in Agartala, Tripura.While addressing the event, Union MoS described the Northeast as the ‘New Engine’ of India’s growth.About SIM: This newly launched SIM is part of the approved Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) 2.0 programme, led by the National Institution  for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s State Support Mission (SSM).It is designed as a long-term institutional framework aimed to support States and Union Territories (UTs) in building robust, inclusive, and context-specific innovation ecosystems aligned with national priorities and local capabilities.Other Key Launches: During the launch event of SIM, Dr. Manik Saha, CM of Tripura, formally launched ‘T-NEST(Tripura: Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups)’, state’s 1st premier incubation and innovation hub.He also launched one of India’s 1st District Innovator Fellowships (DIF), designed to identify and guide grassroots innovators with structured  lifecycle  support and has also announced that the state will soon launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched India’s 1st State Innovation Mission in TripuraIn February 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), formally launched India’s 1st State In...
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT SystemIn February 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Railways (MoR), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), and Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) announced the launch of the Rail Tech Policy and the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT).The Rail Tech Policy and the e-RCT are Reform Number Three and Reform Number Four under Indian Railways’ flagship ‘52 Reforms in 52 Weeks’ initiative.About Rail Tech Policy Reform:Purpose: The reform aims to engage innovators, startups, industry and institutions to promote innovation in Indian Railways.Portal: As part of the policy, a dedicated RailTech Portal will be launched to enable innovators to submit proposals through a fully digital, end-to-end process.Funding: The Railways will fund up to 50% of development costs for viable solutions, with large-scale orders for successful innovations.

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GoI Launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT under PMGKAY in PuducherryOn 26th February 2026, the Government of India (GoI) launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Union Territory (UT) Puducherry.The pilot was inaugurated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), in the presence of Puducherry Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor Kuniyil Kailashnathan and Puducherry Chief Minister (CM) N. Rangasamy.About CBDC-Based PDS Pilot:CBDC Type: The pilot uses Retail CBDC as programmable tokens credited to beneficiaries’ wallets for purpose-bound subsidy transfers.Redemption: Tokens can be redeemed at Fair Price Shops (FPS) or authorized merchants, with feature phone users included for wider digital inclusion.Tracing: Integration with the Digital Rupee (e₹) enables Real-Time Tracking (RTT) of transactions, enhancing transparency.Integration: Supported by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Public Financial Management System (PFMS), and Canara Bank (CB), while addressing biometric authentication and electronic Point of Sale (e-POS) challenges.Portability: Aligns with the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) and Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity frameworks, allowing beneficiaries to locate nearby merchants via a mobile application.

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GoI Launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT under PMGKAY in PuducherryOn 26th February 2026, the Government of India (GoI) launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Union Territory (UT) Puducherry.The pilot was inaugurated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), in the presence of Puducherry Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor Kuniyil Kailashnathan and Puducherry Chief Minister (CM) N. Rangasamy.About CBDC-Based PDS Pilot:CBDC Type: The pilot uses Retail CBDC as programmable tokens credited to beneficiaries’ wallets for purpose-bound subsidy transfers.Redemption: Tokens can be redeemed at Fair Price Shops (FPS) or authorized merchants, with feature phone users included for wider digital inclusion.Tracing: Integration with the Digital Rupee (e₹) enables Real-Time Tracking (RTT) of transactions, enhancing transparency.Integration: Supported by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Public Financial Management System (PFMS), and Canara Bank (CB), while addressing biometric authentication and electronic Point of Sale (e-POS) challenges.Portability: Aligns with the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) and Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity frameworks, allowing beneficiaries to locate nearby merchants via a mobile application.
GoI Launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT under PMGKAY in PuducherryOn 26th February 2026, the Government of India (GoI) launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (...
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National Protein Day 2026 – February 27National Protein Day is annually observed across India on 27 February to educate people about the crucial role of protein in maintaining health, supporting growth and development, and promoting diverse protein-rich dietary options.27th February 2026 marks the 7th observance of National Protein Day in India.Background:Establishment: National Protein Day began in India in 2020 with the launch of the “Right to Protein” (RTP) campaign, a national-level public health initiative to raise awareness about the importance of adequate protein consumption.1st Observance: The first-ever National Protein Day was observed on 27th February 2020.Global Campaign: RTP Campaign, led by the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC), promotes plant-based proteins, better nutrition, and public health awareness.

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Veteran Indian Steel Industry Executive Jatinder Mehra Passed AwayIn February 2026, Jatinder Mehra, Essar Group Vice Chairman(VC) (Metals & Mining) and steel industry veteran with 60+ years experience, passed away at the age of 86 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 3 March 1939 in Lahore (present Pakistan).About Jatinder Mehra:Profile: His career spanned over six decades, playing a vital role in growth and modernization of India’s steel industry across public and private sectors.Career: He served as Executive Director (ED) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), under the Ministry of Steel (MoS), where he contributed to strengthening production systems, operational efficiency, and long-term expansion planning.He became Chairman-and-Managing Director (CMD) of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), MoS. Under his leadership, capacity expansion projects were accelerated, operational productivity improved significantly, and strategic modernization initiatives were implemented.He served as Vice Chairman of the Metals & Mining Division at the Essar Group.Awards: In 2022, he was honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Steel Association(ISA) in recognition of his impact on the steel sector.

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