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New Delhi [India], December 20: The 10th Bhimaanjali, the annual pre-dawn convocation of Indian classical music held in reverent homage to Bharatratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, reached a luminous milestone on December 6, 2025, at Ravindra Natya Mandir. Presided over by Maharashtra’s Minister of Social Justice, Sanjay Shirsath, the decade edition reaffirmed the festival’s standing as a contemplative forum where melody and rhythm illuminate Dr. Ambedkar’s enduring ideals of equality, dignity and social upliftment.

The programme opened at 6:00 AM, drawing an attentive assembly of music lovers, scholars and devotees. Organized by the Rashtranirmata Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vicharak Samiti, Bhimaanjali 2025 presented an exceptional constellation of artists whose performances wove a tapestry of introspective ālāps, rhythmic dialogue and unadorned classical purity; true to the festival’s defining pre-dawn spirit.

A highlight of the morning was Ustad Shujaat Husain Khan, the seventh-generation maestro of the Imdadkhani (Etawah) gharana. His sitar recital—steeped in the gayaki ang with voice-like ālāps and delicate improvisation—moved the audience into a meditative realm. Seamlessly integrating vocal renditions of verses by Kabir, Amir Khusro and Krishna Bihari Noor, Ustad Shujaat evoked themes of unity, devotion and social justice that resonated powerfully with Ambedkar’s vision.

Complementing him were distinguished exponents from varied traditions: Pandit Rupak Kulkarni , whose rare  mastery of ban lyrical phrasing and soulful timbral contrast; Pandit Atul Kumar Upadhye, founder of the Upadhye Violin Academy, who expanded the rāga canvas by blending Indian and Western violin techniques with pioneering right‑hand methods and dual tuning; and Carnatic stalwart Pandit Sridar Parthasarathy, whose vocal and mridangam prowess introduced sophisticated rhythmic interplay across classical idioms. Veteran tabla guru Pandit Mukesh Jadhav provided sensitive accompaniment and compelling solo passages, shaping the rhythmic architecture that underpinned each exploration.

Bhimaanjali’s decade-long journey has welcomed an array of luminaries—Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Dilshad Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pandit Ronu Majumdar, Rakesh Chaurasia , Sabir Khan, Ustad Sultan Khan, Abhay Sopori, Dr. N. Rajam, Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Dr. Sangita Shankar and many others—each contributing distinct musical tributes to Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy.

The gathering was also marked by the presence of prominent officials and cultural figures, including Harshdeep Kamble (Principal Secretary, Social Justice), Nikhil Meshram (GST Commissioner), Pravin Darade (Principal Secretary), Pallavi Darade (Principal Commissioner, Income Tax), Vijay Waghmare (Secretary), IFS Rajesh Gawande (FDI Secretary), Raju Kamble, Sameer Wankhede (IRS), Pandurang Raut (IRS), Anil Ramteke (Indian Railway Service), Sandeep Dongre, Vikram Gaikwad, Shailesh Tamghadge, Padmashree Sudhakar Olwe, Prerna Deshbhratar (Commissioner GST), Anita Meshram (IAS, CEO Akola), trade analyst Girish Wankhede and others—an attendance that underscored the event’s resonance with Ambedkarite values of inclusivity and social justice.

In his address, Minister Sanjay Shirsath lauded the event’s refinement and its deep affinity with Dr. Ambedkar’s ideals. “This morning session is very classy, and it is a certain class who can understand classical music,” he said. “I attribute this enriching experience to the builder of our nation, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, whose vision of dignity and equality continues to inspire such harmonious gatherings.”

Reflecting on the milestone, Dr. Vijay Kadam, Chief Coordinator of the Rashtranirmata Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vicharak Samiti, observed: “Bhimaanjali is more than a concert series—it is a living tribute to the ideals Dr. Ambedkar stood for. By bringing together artists from diverse gharanas and generations, we celebrate the unifying power of music to inspire reflection, dialogue, and social harmony. This decade-long journey honors tradition while opening pathways for creative exchange and renewed commitment to our shared values. It is the result of Dr. Harshdeep Kamble’s vision supported by our team.”

As Bhimaanjali 2025 drew to a close, the audience departed suffused with the music’s contemplative spirit, carrying forward the festival’s message of unity through sound. The Rashtranirmata Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vicharak Samiti and Tal Vihar sangeet sanstha intends to continue fostering inclusive cultural spaces where classical music reinforces the ideals of equality, dignity and collective remembrance.

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New Delhi [India], December 20: Quiet work. Hard borders. Zero applause expected. On Sashastra Seema Bal Raising Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah put the spotlight where it belongs, on the men and women who guard India’s frontiers and stand firm in crises.

Sashastra Seema Bal Raising Day is not about parades or grandstanding. It is about recognition. On 20 December 2025, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended greetings to SSB personnel and their families, acknowledging a force that works far from the limelight but never away from duty.

In a message shared on X, Shah summed it up cleanly. From guarding India’s borders to standing shoulder to shoulder with citizens during emergencies, the Sashastra Seema Bal has consistently made the nation proud. He also paid solemn tribute to martyrs who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

No exaggeration. No theatrics. Just facts.

Understanding the Role of Sashastra Seema Bal

The Sashastra Seema Bal is one of India’s Central Armed Police Forces, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its core mandate is border guarding, particularly along sensitive and challenging frontiers. The terrain is unforgiving. The conditions are tougher. The expectations are absolute.

SSB personnel operate in areas where geography tests endurance and isolation is routine. These are not headline-grabbing assignments. They are long, patient deployments that demand discipline, alertness, and restraint.

Over the years, the force has built a reputation for reliability. When borders need vigilance, SSB is there. When civilians face natural disasters or emergencies, SSB is already on the ground.

That dual role matters. Guarding the nation is one job. Standing with citizens in their worst moments is another. SSB does both, without fuss.

Amit Shah’s Message: Short, Sharp, Significant

Amit Shah’s Raising Day message carried weight because it was precise. He highlighted three core truths.

• First, SSB safeguards India’s frontiers. That is non-negotiable. Border security is foundational to national security, and the force’s presence ensures stability in regions that rarely see comfort.
• Second, SSB stands with citizens in times of crisis. Floods, disasters, emergencies. When systems strain, these personnel step in. Logistics, rescue, coordination. The uniform adapts fast.
• Third, Shah acknowledged the martyrs. This matters. Every Central Armed Police Force carries stories of sacrifice. Naming that sacrifice publicly is not symbolism. It is institutional respect.

In one post, the Home Minister managed to reflect the operational reality of the Sashastra Seema Bal without turning it into a speech.

Greetings to SSB personnel and their families on Raising Day.

From safeguarding our frontiers to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with citizens in times of crisis, the @SSB_INDIA has always made the nation proud. Salutations to martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of… pic.twitter.com/RNrGs7HSYY

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 20, 2025

Families Behind the Force

Raising Day is not just about personnel in uniform. Shah’s greetings explicitly included families. That is not a throwaway line.

Families of SSB personnel live with uncertainty as a routine. Postings in remote border regions mean long separations, limited communication, and constant risk awareness. Spouses manage households alone. Children grow up understanding duty early.

Acknowledging families is acknowledging the invisible backbone of national security. Without them, sustained service would be impossible.

SSB and Crisis Response: Beyond Borders

One line from Shah’s message stands out. “Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with citizens in times of crisis.”

This is not rhetoric. SSB units are frequently deployed for internal assistance during natural calamities. Their training allows them to operate in disrupted environments, coordinate with civil authorities, and maintain calm where panic spreads fast.

They build bridges, manage evacuations, secure relief routes, and protect vulnerable populations. The uniform signals order when chaos threatens to take over.

In a country as vast and diverse as India, this role is critical. Borders do not exist in isolation. Security spills inward during crises, and SSB adapts accordingly.

Why Raising Day Matters?

In an era of instant news cycles, ceremonial days risk fading into background noise. But Sashastra Seema Bal Raising Day holds relevance for one reason. It pauses the system.

It allows leadership to publicly reaffirm trust in the force. It allows citizens to briefly notice the structures that keep borders steady. And it allows personnel to feel seen.

Recognition does not replace resources or policy. But it strengthens morale. And morale, in forces like SSB, directly affects operational effectiveness.

India’s Security Architecture and SSB’s Place

India’s internal and border security framework relies on layered responsibility. Army, paramilitary, police. Each has a defined role. The Sashastra Seema Bal occupies a crucial middle layer, operating where civilian life and national borders intersect.

This proximity demands restraint, cultural sensitivity, and constant engagement with local populations. SSB personnel are trained not just to guard, but to integrate. Winning trust matters as much as watching the fence.

That balance is difficult. Maintaining it year after year is harder.

Shah’s Raising Day message acknowledged this reality indirectly. By praising both frontier protection and citizen support, he highlighted the force’s dual responsibility.

Remembering the Martyrs

Every Raising Day carries an undercurrent of remembrance. Shah’s salute to martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice was deliberate and necessary.

These are names often known only within units and families. Yet their loss is national. Border incidents, patrol risks, operational accidents. The cost of security is paid quietly.

By naming their sacrifice, leadership ensures that memory does not fade into files and citations. It remains part of the force’s identity.

Looking Ahead Without Speculation

Raising Day greetings are not policy documents. They are statements of respect and recognition. The clarity of Amit Shah’s words ensured the focus stayed where it should, on service, sacrifice, and duty.

For the Sashastra Seema Bal, the work continues the next morning. Same terrain. Same risks. Same commitment.

And that, ultimately, is why SSB Raising Day matters.

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New Delhi [India], December 19: Good Governance Week 2025 is officially live. And this year, the message is blunt and unmistakable: governance only counts if citizens feel it at the last mile.

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched Good Governance Week 2025 with a clear operational spine. The nationwide campaign runs from December 19 to December 25, anchored by the now-familiar but sharper initiative, Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore.

The Guidelines for the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” Campaign 2025 were launched today by Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, DARPG & DOPT, during the virtual inaugural session of the campaign. The campaign, being implemented as part of Good Governance Week 2025, will be observed across the… pic.twitter.com/A7tm7J7SnZ

— DARPG (@DARPG_GoI) December 19, 2025

Releasing the official guidelines, DARPG Secretary Rachna Shah set the tone early. Good governance, she said, is not a concept to be debated in conference rooms. It is a performance metric. Service delivery. Grievance resolution. Speed, empathy, accountability.

The timing is deliberate. The week coincides with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on December 25. Over the years, what began as a symbolic observance has morphed into a results-driven administrative exercise. This edition leans harder on outcomes.

Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore remains the campaign’s backbone. The design is simple but demanding. District administrations sit at the centre. District Collectors and District Magistrates are no longer observers or coordinators. They are the lead operators.

Across India, special camps are being organised at tehsil, block and panchayat levels. The intent is direct contact. Citizens walk in. Officials listen. Grievances are resolved on the spot where possible. Services are delivered without detours.

The campaign unfolds in two tightly defined phases. The preparatory phase ran from December 11 to December 18. The implementation phase spans the official Good Governance Week, from December 19 to December 25.

During the preparatory phase, districts uploaded baseline data on grievance redressal, service delivery metrics and governance initiatives to the campaign portal. This was not paperwork for its own sake. It created a measurable starting line.

Grievances already pending on CPGRAMS and state grievance portals before the campaign window were flagged for time-bound disposal during the week. No excuses. No carry-forward games.

Once implementation began, reporting turned daily and granular. Districts track grievances resolved through special camps, CPGRAMS and state portals. They report disposal of service delivery applications. They log expansion of online services. They document governance innovations that actually work.

The early numbers explain why the Centre is confident. According to the Daily Progress Report dated December 17, 2025, states and districts resolved 2,11,098 grievances through state grievance portals even before the formal launch week began.

Service delivery saw even bigger movement. A staggering 21,71,179 service delivery applications were disposed of across participating districts during the preparatory phase. This is administration moving at scale, not symbolism.

On the ground, the outreach was visible. Districts organised 330 workshops and grievance redressal camps in this short window. Not glossy events. Functional ones.

More importantly, districts identified substance worth sharing. The preparatory phase produced 137 good governance practices and 21 documented success stories linked directly to public grievance redressal. These are slated for wider dissemination during Good Governance Week 2025.

The next milestone is December 23. On that day, every district will host a dissemination workshop. The agenda is practical. Discussions around District @100. Presentations of at least three governance initiatives implemented over the last five years. Open interaction with citizens, academics and district-level officers.

These workshops are designed to surface local innovation. What worked in one district should not remain trapped there. Presentations, question-and-answer sessions and documentation will feed directly into the campaign portal for replication elsewhere.

Rachna Shah drew a straight line between this year’s ambition and last year’s results. During Good Governance Week 2024, administrations across the country disposed of over 18 lakh public grievances. Nearly three crore service delivery applications were processed. More than a thousand good governance practices were documented, along with hundreds of innovation-led success stories.

Those numbers matter. They show institutional muscle memory forming. Systems learning to respond faster. Officers becoming more citizen-facing by default.

The Secretary was clear-eyed, though. Momentum only survives if districts operate in mission mode. Targets must be defined. Outcomes must be measurable. Engagement cannot drop once the week ends.

That message resonates in India’s administrative context. Policies are rarely the bottleneck. Execution is. By forcing district administrations to step out, report daily and show results publicly, Good Governance Week 2025 applies pressure where it counts.

The launch itself reflected national buy-in. The Chief Secretary of Maharashtra addressed the gathering in person. The Chief Secretary of Bihar joined via video conference. District administrations from across the country logged in virtually, underscoring the scale of participation.

Additional Secretary Punit Yadav, who coordinated the programme, made a direct appeal to officers. Participate fully. Own the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore mission. Deliver outcomes that citizens can see, not just read about.

With early traction already visible, officials expect Good Governance Week 2025 to deepen trust-based governance. The logic is straightforward. When grievances shrink and services arrive on time, accountability stops being a slogan.

For citizens, the test is simple. Did the administration show up? Did it listen? Did it act?

This week, at least, the machinery of governance is being pushed out of offices and into villages. And that, frankly, is where it belongs.

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New Delhi [India], December 19: Energy drives development. Always has. India’s nuclear energy target is a blunt acknowledgement of that truth, not a political flourish.

Human progress has never been subtle about its appetite for energy. In 1971, Earl Cook laid it out plainly in Scientific American. As societies evolve, their energy consumption climbs. Food alone sustains primitive life. Add homes, trade, farming, transport, industry, then technology. Each stage piles on demand.

Today, the digital economy adds another layer. Data centres, networks, automation, AI. None of it runs on good intentions. It runs on electrons.

This is where India stands. Ambitious. Growing. Energy-hungry.

The passing of the SHANTI Bill by both Houses of Parliament marks a transformational moment for our technology landscape. My gratitude to MPs who have supported its passage. From safely powering AI to enabling green manufacturing, it delivers a decisive boost to a clean-energy…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2025

Development, measured honestly

The Human Development Index is not perfect, but it is useful. It blends income, education, and health into a single number. Countries above an HDI of 0.9 are the global heavyweights of human development. As a G-20 member, India already sits at the table with them. The gap is not aspiration. It is infrastructure.

There is a clear correlation between HDI and per capita Final Energy Consumption. Push one up, the other follows. Based on this relationship, India would need to generate roughly 24,000 terawatt-hours of energy annually to cross an HDI of 0.9, even after accounting for better efficiency and electrification.

That number is not a typo.

Roughly 60% of this energy would be used as electricity. The rest would go into producing hydrogen through electrolysers. Hydrogen matters because steel, fertilisers, and plastics cannot decarbonise on slogans alone. They need cleaner feedstocks. If alternative hydrogen production methods scale up, electricity demand may ease slightly. But not dramatically.

For perspective, India generated about 1,950 TWh in 2023–24. Recent growth in electricity generation has hovered around a CAGR of 4.8%. Maintain that pace, and 24,000 TWh becomes achievable in four to five decades.

Sounds manageable. It isn’t that simple.

The decarbonisation problem

India cannot grow energy supply the old way. Fossil fuels dominate the current mix. That has to change. Growth in generation must run parallel to electrification of end uses and a redesign of the energy mix itself.

Today, electricity accounts for about 22% of India’s final energy consumption. That share has to rise sharply. Transport, cooking, industry, everything moves toward electrons. And those electrons must increasingly come from non-carbon sources.

Hydro, solar, wind, nuclear. That is the shortlist.

Here’s the uncomfortable part. India’s hydro and wind potential is limited. Geography and population density impose real constraints. Solar faces land challenges at scale. Panels need space. India has people. Lots of them.

Yes, every viable megawatt of hydro, solar, and wind should be exploited. No argument there. But even taken together, they cannot deliver the energy volume required for an HDI north of 0.9. Not reliably. Not affordably.

That leaves nuclear.

Baseload still matters

Solar and wind suffer from a basic flaw. They are intermittent. The sun sets. The wind dies down. Storage can smooth daily fluctuations, but seasonal storage is brutally expensive.

If electricity becomes too costly, development stalls. Consumers revolt. Industry relocates.

A decarbonised grid still needs baseload generation. Power that does not care about monsoons or midnight. Nuclear plants deliver exactly that. Quietly. Continuously.

This is not ideology. It is grid physics.

Until nuclear capacity scales up meaningfully, India will have to keep leaning on fossil fuels. There is no clean shortcut.

India’s quiet nuclear competence

This is where India’s story diverges from lazy assumptions. Nuclear power here is not a foreign crutch. It is largely indigenous.

The Department of Atomic Energy and Indian industry have spent decades building a domestic supply chain. Fuel fabrication. Heavy water production. Reactor equipment. All done at home. Uranium remains the main import, simply because domestic reserves are limited.

India’s Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors are a proven platform. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited has mastered their design and operation, scaling up to 700 MW units. Three are already operating. A fourth is nearing completion. Two more are deep into construction.

In 2017, the government approved ten additional 700 MW PHWRs. They are moving forward, steadily, without drama.

Oversight is not an afterthought. A dedicated regulatory body has existed since the 1980s. Safety, security, safeguards. The boring but essential stuff. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has also developed reprocessing technologies to recover valuable materials from spent fuel and manage nuclear waste responsibly.

The result is straightforward. Nuclear power in India is technically feasible, affordable at scale, and demonstrably safe.

The SHANTI Bill moment

Confidence breeds ambition. Parliament has now passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025. SHANTI, by name and by intent.

The legislation consolidates provisions from the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act of 2010. It clarifies regulatory continuity by deeming the existing Atomic Energy Regulatory Board as constituted under the new Act. It also places the primary responsibility for safety, security, and safeguards squarely on the licensee. No ambiguity. No buck-passing.

Most importantly, the government has set a target of 100 GW of installed nuclear capacity by mid-century. That is not incrementalism. That is a statement.

Is it ambitious? Absolutely. Is it reckless? No.

India does not become a developed country by hedging its bets. It does so by setting hard targets and backing them with policy, regulation, and engineering muscle.

If you want clean growth, reliable electricity, and a serious shot at high human development, nuclear is not optional. It is foundational.

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New Delhi [India], December 15: The Indian Industries Association (IIA), Delhi State, successfully hosted the IIA Udyog Samman 2025 at the JNU Convention Centre, Auditorium 1, New Delhi, marking a defining milestone in IIA’s 40-year legacy of empowering India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The prestigious ceremony was organised under the leadership of Dr Mamtamayi Priyadarshini, IIA Delhi State Chairperson, with the guidance of Mr Dinesh Goyal, National President, IIA.

Held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, startups and MSME entrepreneurs from Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, reflecting the growing national and global relevance of India’s MSME ecosystem.

Delivering the welcome address, Dr Mamtamayi Priyadarshini described IIA Udyog Samman 2025 as a grand twin celebration—honouring four decades of IIA’s dedicated service to the MSME fraternity, while celebrating the pivotal contribution of MSMEs to India’s GDP, employment generation and the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Her address set an inspiring tone, emphasising excellence, collaboration and inclusive industrial growth.

The event witnessed distinguished participation from senior leaders and subject experts. Dr Sanjay Mayukh, National Media Co-Head, BJP, highlighted how trust, national narrative and effective media engagement play a critical role in strengthening confidence within India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Mr. Dinesh Goyal, National President, IIA, in his keynote address, underscored the expanding role of MSMEs in India’s economic transformation and announced two upcoming national expos—the IIA International Tourism & Hospitality Expo 2025 (18–19 December at Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi) and the India Food Expo 2026 (16–18 January at Regalia Greens, Lucknow)—urging MSME leaders to participate actively.

Representing the government perspective, Dr R. K. Bharti, Director, MSME, spoke on regulatory reforms and policy initiatives aimed at easing compliance and enabling business expansion. Mr C. Shivam Aggarwal, Scientist, BIS, emphasised the critical importance of quality standards and certification in building global trust and ensuring market access.

The knowledge sessions featured eminent speakers, including Dr Lakshmikant Pandey (IIA CEC Member), who encouraged MSMEs to adopt an innovation-led growth approach; Dr Jagannathan and Dr Saurav Kumar Sharma (AIC-JNU), who shared insights on incubation and startup ecosystems.

CA J. K. Jain stated that financial strategic planning is essential for MSMEs to scale sustainably and compete globally. CA Hemendra Gupta emphasised the importance of innovation and export readiness in building resilient enterprises.

A key highlight of the ceremony was the felicitation of nearly 30 outstanding entrepreneurs from across India, including rural innovators, women entrepreneurs, high-impact startups and enterprises excelling in manufacturing, services and social impact—symbolising India’s inspiring journey from grassroots to global.

A significant milestone during the event was the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Atal Incubation Centre – JNUFI, World Sikh Chamber of Commerce, and Udaan Media, aimed at strengthening innovation ecosystems, expanding market access and enhancing institutional support for entrepreneurs nationwide.

The seamless execution of the event was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the IIA Delhi State organising team, supported by the IIA Head Office. Key contributors, including Neeraj Bajaj, Mriggendra Kumar, Charanjeet Singh, Madhukar Sahay, Jatin Sharma, Manish Chawla, Ayush Jadon, Shorya Mittal, and CA J. K. Jain, were acknowledged for their leadership and coordination.

The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks by Dr. Mamtamayi Priyadarshini, who expressed sincere gratitude to all dignitaries, speakers, sponsors, partners, delegates, volunteers and the wider MSME community for making the 40-year celebration and the IIA Udyog Samman 2025 a resounding success. The programme concluded with the National Anthem, followed by media interactions, group photographs and a networking lunch.

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New Delhi [India], December 13: The Hapur Pilkhuwa Development Authority (HPDA) successfully organized “Invest in Hapur” Summit 2025 today, aimed at attracting substantial investment and fostering comprehensive development across the Hapur-Pilkhuwa region. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna, Hon’ble Minister, Finance and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Uttar Pradesh. This significant gathering established Hapur as a prime destination for future economic growth, building confidence among the investor community through transparent policies and strong governmental backing. During his address, the Minister specifically offered sincere praise to Dr. Nitin Gaur (IAS), Vice Chairman of HPDA, stating that the summit was a “great initiative” and reflected his “tremendous effort” for the rapid development of Hapur, underscoring the authority’s commitment and exemplary performance.

The Minister’s praise was substantiated by impressive statistics showcasing HPDA’s robust financial and developmental success. It was highlighted that HPDA’s total profit has surged dramatically from ₹172 Crore to ₹435 Crore in the last two years, reflecting exceptional management and effective resource utilization. Furthermore, earnings from various maps and clearances have seen a substantial increase, rising from ₹5.3 Crore to ₹26.32 Crore, indicating rapid urbanization and streamlined administrative processes. HPDA is actively focused on launching new schemes, notably the ambitious Haripur scheme, while dedicating highest efforts to core infrastructure, including roads, Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), and other essential public facilities. In a major step towards enhancing urban infrastructure, HPDA announced that a new Convention Centre is planned to be built in the Anand Vihar scheme, further boosting Hapur’s capacity for large-scale events and business.

In his powerful inaugural address, Shri Suresh Kumar Khanna highlighted the revolutionary improvements in the state’s investment climate. Shri Khanna assured the gathered participants of unwavering support from the Government of Uttar Pradesh for all viable projects in the region, and proudly noted that revenue growth in Uttar Pradesh is significantly higher than the national average, cementing the state’s position as a dynamic economic powerhouse.

The summit was also graced by the presence of the Hon’ble District Magistrate, District Panchayat Chairperson Smt. Rekha Nagar, and the local M.L.As Shri Dharmesh Singh Tomar (Dholana), Shri Vijaypal Aadhati (Sadar Hapur), Shri Harender Singh Theotia (Garhmukteswar), who offered their full administrative and political backing for the investment initiatives. Dr. Nitin Gaur (IAS), Vice Chairman of HPDA, welcomed the participants and assured them of complete logistical and regulatory support, detailing HPDA’s development roadmap. He stated that HPDA is prepared to move at an accelerated pace, ensuring every investment translates into tangible progress for the community and significant returns for the partners.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a wide array of sectors, including developers and investors focused on Residential and Industrial projects, as well as representatives from Educational Institutes, Hospitals, and leading Architects and urban planners. This broad sectoral interest confirmed the diverse and multi-faceted investment opportunities available in the region.

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New Delhi [India], December 13: The increasing digitalisation of India’s power sector has brought renewed focus on strengthening cybersecurity safeguards across the national transmission network. With modern grids relying heavily on connected systems, experts highlight the importance of advanced protection layers, real-time monitoring and international best practices to ensure uninterrupted power supply.

The issue has also gained parliamentary attention. An unstarred question submitted in the Lok Sabha for reply on December 18 has sought updates from the Ministry of Power on various aspects of grid cybersecurity. These include the identification of substations requiring Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), priority locations for intervention, the status of cybersecurity audits undertaken over the past year, and ongoing collaboration with national agencies such as CERT-In for real-time monitoring and response coordination.

As part of the sector’s modernisation efforts, utilities periodically revise procurement plans to align with emerging technical requirements. In this context, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), through an official communication dated 22 August 2025, informed bidders that the earlier tender for Procurement of Firewall for Substation” had been annulled. But the annulment of the tender raised serious question by various stake holders as Power Grid corporation required immediate upgradation as far as cyber security is concerned.

Experts say that as cyber threats evolve globally, critical infrastructure operators are increasingly integrating multi-layer security approaches. These include NGFW deployment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion-prevention tools, and compliance with international frameworks such as NERC-CIP and ISO 27001. Strengthening institutional coordination between central utilities, state entities and national cybersecurity agencies is also seen as a key component of future readiness.

Stakeholders expect that ongoing discussions, combined with parliamentary queries and periodic upgrade cycles, will support the development of a more resilient digital ecosystem for the power sector. With India’s grid expanding and adopting advanced technologies, cybersecurity preparedness is anticipated to remain a priority area in the sector’s long-term planning.

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New Delhi [India], December 12: India has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly advancing centers for machine learning (ML)–enabled scientific research, according to the newly released ML Global Impact Report 2025 by Marktechpost. New dataset shows India rapidly strengthening its position in global AI-driven science, ranking third worldwide for ML-enabled research published across the Nature family of journals.

The study, covering more than 5,000 ML-relevant scientific articles published in the Nature family of journals between January 1 and September 30, 2025, identifies India as the third-largest contributor to ML-supported scientific output worldwide — behind only China and the United States.

India’s rise reflects an expanding network of universities, medical institutions, national laboratories, deep-tech startups, and AI research centres that are applying ML to address the country’s most complex scientific and societal challenges. ML has become a foundational tool in India’s scientific ecosystem, powering innovation across domains essential to national development.

India’s Rapid Growth in ML-Driven Scientific Research

Indian researchers demonstrated extensive adoption of widely used ML frameworks — including XGBoost, Transformers, ResNet, U-Net, YOLO, LightGBM, and CatBoost — applying them across high-impact scientific fields such as:

• medical imaging, diagnostics, cancer screening, and genomics
• climate science, monsoon prediction, and environmental modeling
• agriculture, crop-yield forecasting, and food systems resilience
• materials science, chemistry, and nanotechnology
• Earth-observation, remote sensing, and disaster preparedness
  

This broad range of applications highlights India’s focus on practical, scalable, and socially relevant ML research, with a strong orientation toward national priorities in health, agriculture, climate resilience, and sustainable development.

Research Volume vs. Density: India’s Expanding Scientific Footprint

The report shows that while China leads in research volume and the United States in disciplinary breadth, India is experiencing a steep upward trajectory in ML-driven science — with more institutions participating each year.

India’s expansion is supported by:

• growing interdisciplinary research clusters
• increased investment in AI for health, agriculture, and climate
• strong contributions from both Tier 1 and Tier 2 universities
• a rapidly growing startup ecosystem translating research into applied innovation

India’s participation is increasingly distributed and collaborative, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing ML-enabled scientific ecosystems in the world.

Collaboration: India’s Strength in Scientific Partnerships

Like global ML research, India’s scientific output is highly collaborative, with most ML-enabled studies involving 2–15 institutional affiliations. Indian collaborations frequently connect:

• academia and medical institutions
• computational labs and engineering departments
• public research organizations and industry partners
• deep-tech startups and clinical institutions

International collaboration is an especially important factor, with India appearing prominently in partnerships with:

• the United States, especially in health, genomics, and climate
• Saudi Arabia, particularly in materials science and applied ML
• global research networks working in computer vision, environmental science, and agriculture

These collaboration patterns demonstrate India’s growing integration into the global ML research community.

Beyond Generative AI: Classical ML Powers India’s Scientific Impact

Despite the popularity of generative AI models, the report finds that India’s scientific progress is driven primarily by mature, proven machine learning techniques, mirroring global trends. Classical ML methods — including Random Forest, SVMs, and Scikit-learn–based workflows — account for 47% of all ML use cases worldwide, and these approaches remain central to India’s research output.

When combined with established ensemble approaches such as GBM, XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost, these traditional methods represent over 75% of the ML techniques powering real scientific work. This reinforces India’s focus on practical, scalable innovation, rather than hype-driven experimentation.

India’s research environment uses ML primarily for application-oriented scientific tasks, including prediction, early diagnostics, environmental modeling, and agricultural optimization — areas where classical and ensemble ML methods deliver immediate, real-world impact.

India in Global Context: A Top-Three Scientific Power

India’s third-place ranking highlights the country’s rising influence in global ML-driven science. The report situates India within a broader ecosystem shaped by foundational ML tools originating from:

• United States (core ML infrastructure)
• Canada (GAN)
• United Kingdom (AlphaFold)
• Germany (U-Net)
• France/EU (Scikit-learn)
• Russia (CatBoost)

India’s expanding research output shows how the country is actively contributing to — and benefiting from — the global ML innovation landscape.

Industry Commentary

Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder, CEO & CTO, NIRAMAI Health Analytix

“India’s surge in machine learning–driven scientific research — particularly in medical imaging, diagnostics, and genomics — is shaping a future where advanced technologies translate into improved population health at scale.”

NIRAMAI’s Thermalytix® platform is a leading example of India’s ability to convert ML-supported scientific research into clinically validated, affordable, and globally scalable healthcare innovation. The technology enables early detection of breast cancer without radiation, compression, or on-site radiologists, making it suitable for population-scale screening — especially in low-resource settings.

“Solutions like Thermalytix® demonstrate how India’s innovation ecosystem is using ML to develop equitable health technologies that create real impact for millions,” she added.

Asif Razzaq, Editor & Co-Founder, Marktechpost

“India’s rise in ML-powered scientific research is one of the most notable trends in this dataset. What stands out is the country’s ability to apply machine learning across diverse scientific domains — from agriculture and health to climate and engineering. India has firmly established itself as a key contributor to the global ML research ecosystem.”

Methodology

The analysis examined all ML-relevant scientific articles across the Nature portfolio from January 1 to September 30, 2025. A unified Python-based pipeline identified ML-flagged articles and extracted:

• scientific field
• author-country affiliation
• ML tools used
• the scientific contribution enabled by ML
• citation information (where available)

Tools frequently used in India’s research ecosystem included Transformers, XGBoost, ResNet, U-Net, YOLO, LightGBM, CatBoost, and BERT — demonstrating India’s broad and maturing integration of ML across its scientific landscape.

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 11: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated Electrotherm Park, a new 11,600 square meter public garden in South Bopal, developed by Electrotherm (India) Ltd in collaboration with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), under PPP mode. The project reflects Electrotherm’s commitment to enhancing public infrastructure and promoting environmentally responsible urban development.

Designed as a modern, eco-friendly urban oasis, Electrotherm Park draws inspiration from the natural flow of a river, weaving together interconnected spaces that encourage engagement and outdoor activity. The warm and inviting entry plaza, featuring a fountain and signature sculpture, sets the tone for a thoughtfully curated landscape that blends aesthetics with public utility.

One of the standout features of the park is the gently flowing water channel that runs alongside the jogging track, offering walkers and runners a continuous sense of calm through the natural sound of moving water. The park also features two dedicated children’s play areas, one for toddlers aged 18 months to six years, and another for children aged Seven to thirteen. Both zones are equipped with innovative and playful games designed to support both physical and mental well-being.

A pet park, an open-air gym, a revitalized traditional-games corner, and advanced seating pavilions accessible to all age groups highlight Electrotherm’s inclusive approach.

Speaking about the project, Mr. Suraj Bhandari, Managing Director, Electrotherm (India) Limited, said, “Electrotherm Park is a space designed to inspire healthier lifestyles while celebrating nature within an urban setting. We express our sincere gratitude to Shri Amit Shah for honouring us with the inauguration of the park. The park is a welcoming public space for both leisure and fitness across age groups. We are proud to partner with AMC in shaping a greener, more vibrant Ahmedabad.”

The park introduces more than 22,800 plants, including 21 species of large trees, 14 varieties of fruit trees, and a diverse collection of flowering plants. By transforming previously barren land, the park creates a fresh micro-climate, enriches biodiversity, and provides children with opportunities to learn about agriculture through curated orchard zones.

Executed under the leadership of Mr. Suraj Bhandari, the project benefitted from the close involvement of Mr. Sanjay Joshi, Group Vice President, HR & Admin, who worked with him from concept to execution. Mr. Shailesh Bhandari, Executive Vice Chairman, provided strategic guidance as a mentor throughout the development process. Electrotherm Park stands as a symbol of forward-looking urban design, sustainability, and people’s well-being.