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Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy Passes AwayOn 23 February 2026, former Union Minister Mukul Roy, Ministry of Railway (MoR) and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). He was born on 17 April 1954 in Kanchrapara, WB.About Mukul Roy:Parliament: He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Rajya Sabha in 2006 and re-elected for a subsequent term, and he served as the leader of the TMC in the Rajya Sabha 2009 to 2012.Ministry: In the United Progressive Alliance (UPA II) government under Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh, he served as Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) (2009–2011) and later as the 32nd Union Minister for MoR from March to September 2012.
Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy Passes AwayOn 23 February 2026, former Union Minister Mukul Roy, Ministry of Railway (MoR) and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). He was born on 17 April 1954 in Kanchrapara, WB.About Mukul Roy:Parliament: He was first elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) to the Rajya Sabha in 2006 and re-elected for a subsequent term, and he served as the leader of the TMC in the Rajya Sabha 2009 to 2012.Ministry: In the United Progressive Alliance (UPA II) government under Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh, he served as Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) (2009–2011) and later as the 32nd Union Minister for MoR from March to September 2012.
Former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy Passes AwayOn 23 February 2026, former Union Minister Mukul Roy, Ministry of Railway (MoR) and a founding member of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in Kolkata, West Bengal (...
Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel Clinches ITF W100 Bengaluru Women’s Singles TitleIn February 2026, Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel defeated India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty Adkar for 6-0,6-1, in the final to clinch KPB Family Trust International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s 100 (W100) Bengaluru Tournament held from 16 to 22 February 2026 at SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.About ITF W100 Bengaluru Women’s Singles Title:Cash Prize: Vandewinkel, seeded third and ranked around World No:124, earned 100 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) ranking points and USD 15,239 as prize money.Vaishnavi Adkar from Pune (Maharashtra) ranked around World No: 690, earned 65 ranking points and USD 8,147 despite the loss.India’s Significance: Vaishnavi Adkar became the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza(2009) to reach an ITF W100 final.
Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel Clinches ITF W100 Bengaluru Women’s Singles TitleIn February 2026, Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel defeated India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty Adkar for 6-0,6-1, in the final to clinch KPB Family Trust International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s 100 (W100) Bengaluru Tournament held from 16 to 22 February 2026 at SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.About ITF W100 Bengaluru Women’s Singles Title:Cash Prize: Vandewinkel, seeded third and ranked around World No:124, earned 100 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) ranking points and USD 15,239 as prize money.Vaishnavi Adkar from Pune (Maharashtra) ranked around World No: 690, earned 65 ranking points and USD 8,147 despite the loss.India’s Significance: Vaishnavi Adkar became the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza(2009) to reach an ITF W100 final.
Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel Clinches ITF W100 Bengaluru Women’s Singles TitleIn February 2026, Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel defeated India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty Adkar for 6-0,6-1, in the final to clinch KPB Family Trust International Tennis Federati...
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Overview of 2026 Winter Olympics Held in Italy; Norway Tops Medal TallyThe XXV Winter Olympic Games, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, were held from 6 to 22 February 2026 across multiple venues in Lombardy and Northeast Italy, including Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bormio, and Val di Fiemme, marking the first time two cities officially co-hosted the Games.Norway topped the medal tally with 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze medals (total 41), followed by the United States of America (USA) with 12 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals (total 33), while the Netherlands secured third place with 10 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals (total 20).About XXV Winter Olympic Games:Venues: Events were held across four clusters—Milan (ice events), Cortina d’Ampezzo (women’s alpine and sliding sports), Valtellina/Livigno (freestyle and snowboard), and Val di Fiemme (Nordic events).Organiser: The Games were organised under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the presidency of Kirsty Coventry, marking the first Olympics under her leadership.Sports: Games featured 16 winter sports, including: Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Freestyle Skiing, Ski Jumping, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, Ice Hockey, Curling, Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge, Nordic Combined, and Ski Mountaineering.Italy: Host nation Italy finished fourth in the medal standings with 10 gold, 6 silver, and 14 bronze medals (total 30), marking its best-ever Winter Olympic performance.India: India fielded a two-member contingent—Arif Mohammad Khan (Alpine Skiing), who registered the nation’s best-ever finish in men’s slalom, and Stanzin Lundup (Cross-Country Skiing)—though the country did not secure a medal.World record: Xandra Velzeboer is a Dutch short track speed skater who won gold medals in the 500 metres (m) and 1000 m at the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting a world record in the 500 m semi-finals.
Overview of 2026 Winter Olympics Held in Italy; Norway Tops Medal TallyThe XXV Winter Olympic Games, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, were held from 6 to 22 February 2026 across multiple venues in Lombardy and Northeast Italy, including Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bormio, and Val di Fiemme, marking the first time two cities officially co-hosted the Games.Norway topped the medal tally with 18 gold, 12 silver, and 11 bronze medals (total 41), followed by the United States of America (USA) with 12 gold, 12 silver, and 9 bronze medals (total 33), while the Netherlands secured third place with 10 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals (total 20).About XXV Winter Olympic Games:Venues: Events were held across four clusters—Milan (ice events), Cortina d’Ampezzo (women’s alpine and sliding sports), Valtellina/Livigno (freestyle and snowboard), and Val di Fiemme (Nordic events).Organiser: The Games were organised under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the presidency of Kirsty Coventry, marking the first Olympics under her leadership.Sports: Games featured 16 winter sports, including: Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, Freestyle Skiing, Ski Jumping, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, Ice Hockey, Curling, Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge, Nordic Combined, and Ski Mountaineering.Italy: Host nation Italy finished fourth in the medal standings with 10 gold, 6 silver, and 14 bronze medals (total 30), marking its best-ever Winter Olympic performance.India: India fielded a two-member contingent—Arif Mohammad Khan (Alpine Skiing), who registered the nation’s best-ever finish in men’s slalom, and Stanzin Lundup (Cross-Country Skiing)—though the country did not secure a medal.World record: Xandra Velzeboer is a Dutch short track speed skater who won gold medals in the 500 metres (m) and 1000 m at the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting a world record in the 500 m semi-finals.
Overview of 2026 Winter Olympics Held in Italy; Norway Tops Medal TallyThe XXV Winter Olympic Games, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, were held from 6 to 22 February 2026 across multiple venues in Lombardy and Northeast Italy, including Milan...
Manipuri Film ‘Boong’ Wins BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family FilmIn February 2026, the Manipuri-language film ‘Boong’, became the first Indian film to win the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Children’s & Family Film at the 79th edition of the ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the United Kingdom (UK).At the ceremony the trophy was presented by Paddington Bear from Paddington The Musical, and Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt attended as a guest presenter.About the film ‘Boon’g:Film: Boong is a Manipuri-language coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment.Plot: It follows a young boy, Boong, who embarks on a journey with his friend Raju to reunite his mother Mandakini with his father Joykumar.Acting Honours: In the acting categories, Robert Aramayo won Best Leading Actor for his role in ‘I Swear’, while Jessie Buckley received Best Leading Actress for ‘Hamnet’, which also earned the Outstanding British Film award.
Manipuri Film ‘Boong’ Wins BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family FilmIn February 2026, the Manipuri-language film ‘Boong’, became the first Indian film to win the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Children’s & Family Film at the 79th edition of the ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the United Kingdom (UK).At the ceremony the trophy was presented by Paddington Bear from Paddington The Musical, and Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt attended as a guest presenter.About the film ‘Boon’g:Film: Boong is a Manipuri-language coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment.Plot: It follows a young boy, Boong, who embarks on a journey with his friend Raju to reunite his mother Mandakini with his father Joykumar.Acting Honours: In the acting categories, Robert Aramayo won Best Leading Actor for his role in ‘I Swear’, while Jessie Buckley received Best Leading Actress for ‘Hamnet’, which also earned the Outstanding British Film award.
Manipuri Film ‘Boong’ Wins BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family FilmIn February 2026, the Manipuri-language film ‘Boong’, became the first Indian film to win the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Best Children’s & Fami...
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India’s Vasai Cathedral Wins 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage ConservationIn February 2026, the 475-year-old Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, located in Vasai, Maharashtra, received the Award of Merit at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2025, becoming the only religious site from India to receive recognition.The announcement was made in Bangkok, Thailand, during the 25th anniversary ceremony of the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, where ten projects from six countries were recognised.About 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation:Award Categories: The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation are presented under four categories: Award of Distinction, Award of Merit, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts, and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development.Participation: A total of 90 entries from 16 countries were assessed by a seven-member international jury, marking the highest number of submissions in the Awards’ history.Projects Recognised in 2025: The 2025 edition honoured 10 outstanding projects from six countries: China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and Vanuatu.The Award of Distinction, the highest honour in 2025, was jointly conferred on the Sihang Warehouse Conservation Project in Shanghai, China, and the Iwami Ginzan Library Conservation Project in Oda, Japan.Notably, Nepal secured two Awards of Merit in 2025.
India’s Vasai Cathedral Wins 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage ConservationIn February 2026, the 475-year-old Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, located in Vasai, Maharashtra, received the Award of Merit at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2025, becoming the only religious site from India to receive recognition.The announcement was made in Bangkok, Thailand, during the 25th anniversary ceremony of the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, where ten projects from six countries were recognised.About 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation:Award Categories: The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation are presented under four categories: Award of Distinction, Award of Merit, Award for New Design in Heritage Contexts, and Special Recognition for Sustainable Development.Participation: A total of 90 entries from 16 countries were assessed by a seven-member international jury, marking the highest number of submissions in the Awards’ history.Projects Recognised in 2025: The 2025 edition honoured 10 outstanding projects from six countries: China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and Vanuatu.The Award of Distinction, the highest honour in 2025, was jointly conferred on the Sihang Warehouse Conservation Project in Shanghai, China, and the Iwami Ginzan Library Conservation Project in Oda, Japan.Notably, Nepal secured two Awards of Merit in 2025.
India’s Vasai Cathedral Wins 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage ConservationIn February 2026, the 475-year-old Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, located in Vasai, Maharashtra, received the Award of Merit at the United Nations Educational...
ICRA Forecasts India’s GDP Growth to 7.2% in Q3 FY26On February 22, 2026, India’s Credit Rating Agency ICRA Limited, formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited, has projected that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to ease to around 7.2% in third quarter (Q3) of Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) (Oct-Dec 2025), down from 8.2% in Q2 FY26.Key Details of GDP Growth Projection:Sector Slowdown: The services sector growth is forecast to slow to around 7.8% in Q3 from 9.2% in the second quarter (Q2). Agriculture growth is also expected to decline to about 3% from 3.5% in Q2.Industrial activity is projected to rise to around 8.3%, highest in 6 quarters.Gross Value Added (GVA): According to ICRA, the year-on-year (YoY) growth in Services Gross Value Added (GVA) is estimated to moderate to 7.8% in Q3 FY26, compared to 9.2% in Q2 FY26.Moderation Factors: It includes unfavorable base effects from Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), contraction in government capital expenditure, subdued state government spending, weak merchandise exports, and a slowdown in services exports to their lowest in several quarters.
ICRA Forecasts India’s GDP Growth to 7.2% in Q3 FY26On February 22, 2026, India’s Credit Rating Agency ICRA Limited, formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited, has projected that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to ease to around 7.2% in third quarter (Q3) of Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) (Oct-Dec 2025), down from 8.2% in Q2 FY26.Key Details of GDP Growth Projection:Sector Slowdown: The services sector growth is forecast to slow to around 7.8% in Q3 from 9.2% in the second quarter (Q2). Agriculture growth is also expected to decline to about 3% from 3.5% in Q2.Industrial activity is projected to rise to around 8.3%, highest in 6 quarters.Gross Value Added (GVA): According to ICRA, the year-on-year (YoY) growth in Services Gross Value Added (GVA) is estimated to moderate to 7.8% in Q3 FY26, compared to 9.2% in Q2 FY26.Moderation Factors: It includes unfavorable base effects from Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25), contraction in government capital expenditure, subdued state government spending, weak merchandise exports, and a slowdown in services exports to their lowest in several quarters.
ICRA Forecasts India’s GDP Growth to 7.2% in Q3 FY26On February 22, 2026, India’s Credit Rating Agency ICRA Limited, formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited, has projected that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) gr...
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Embraer, Mahindra Collaborate to Establish C-390 MRO Facility in IndiaIn February 2026, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer and India’s Mahindra Group have announced plans to collaborate on establishing a state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.This facility is subject to the selection of the C-390 aircraft by the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement programme.Key Details:Background: A Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) signed in October 2025 aims to produce the C-390 Millennium in India and strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative.Scope: The proposed MRO capability is envisaged to provide end-to-end support, covering base and heavy maintenance, structural inspection and testing, component repair and overhaul, avionics support, as well as training services.Support: The proposed facility will provide comprehensive in-country maintenance and sustainment support for the C-390 fleet to ensure high operational readiness and improved aircraft availability.Aircraft : The C-390 Millennium is a multi-mission military transport aircraft with a payload capacity of up to 26 tons, offering higher speed, greater operational range, and enhanced performance compared to other medium-sized transport aircraft.
Embraer, Mahindra Collaborate to Establish C-390 MRO Facility in IndiaIn February 2026, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer and India’s Mahindra Group have announced plans to collaborate on establishing a state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft.This facility is subject to the selection of the C-390 aircraft by the Indian Air Force (IAF) under its Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) procurement programme.Key Details:Background: A Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) signed in October 2025 aims to produce the C-390 Millennium in India and strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative.Scope: The proposed MRO capability is envisaged to provide end-to-end support, covering base and heavy maintenance, structural inspection and testing, component repair and overhaul, avionics support, as well as training services.Support: The proposed facility will provide comprehensive in-country maintenance and sustainment support for the C-390 fleet to ensure high operational readiness and improved aircraft availability.Aircraft : The C-390 Millennium is a multi-mission military transport aircraft with a payload capacity of up to 26 tons, offering higher speed, greater operational range, and enhanced performance compared to other medium-sized transport aircraft.
Embraer, Mahindra Collaborate to Establish C-390 MRO Facility in IndiaIn February 2026, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer and India’s Mahindra Group have announced plans to collaborate on establishing a state-of-the-art Maintenance, Repair and...
RBI builds secured data centre in Odisha away from potential enemy strikes, seismic riskIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a highly secure second data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a step towards enhancing the safety and continuity of its critical financial infrastructure.Key Highlights:Purpose: The greenfield facility in the 18.55-acre campus at Info Valley-II, Khordha, Odisha will store and run the RBI’s main computer systems that manage cash supply, digital payments between banks, and financial data monitoring.Certification: The site has also secured Tier IV design certification, indicating that it meets the highest global standards for reliability, uptime, and operational performance.Primary Data Centre: The RBI’s primary data centre is located in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.This data centre hosts core applications, database and software.
RBI builds secured data centre in Odisha away from potential enemy strikes, seismic riskIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a highly secure second data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a step towards enhancing the safety and continuity of its critical financial infrastructure.Key Highlights:Purpose: The greenfield facility in the 18.55-acre campus at Info Valley-II, Khordha, Odisha will store and run the RBI’s main computer systems that manage cash supply, digital payments between banks, and financial data monitoring.Certification: The site has also secured Tier IV design certification, indicating that it meets the highest global standards for reliability, uptime, and operational performance.Primary Data Centre: The RBI’s primary data centre is located in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.This data centre hosts core applications, database and software.
RBI builds secured data centre in Odisha away from potential enemy strikes, seismic riskIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a highly secure second data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a step towards enhancing the safety and cont...
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NDMA, AcSIR, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in DMRROn February 21, 2026, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)- National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaborative efforts in Disaster Management Research & Response (DMRR).Key Details of the MoU:Objective: The agreement seeks to strengthen research, capacity building, policy support, and knowledge sharing to enhance national disaster risk reduction and resilience.Integration: The MoU integrates science, technology, and policy to boost disaster preparedness, promote academic and interdisciplinary research, and enhance public awareness and science communication on disaster risks in India.Role of Entities: Under the MoU, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme will be launched by AcSIR at CSIR-NIScPR with support from NDMA.AcSIR, NDMA, and CISR-NIScPR will carry out joint research, policy studies, and capacity-building programmes in disaster risk reduction.
NDMA, AcSIR, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in DMRROn February 21, 2026, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)- National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaborative efforts in Disaster Management Research & Response (DMRR).Key Details of the MoU:Objective: The agreement seeks to strengthen research, capacity building, policy support, and knowledge sharing to enhance national disaster risk reduction and resilience.Integration: The MoU integrates science, technology, and policy to boost disaster preparedness, promote academic and interdisciplinary research, and enhance public awareness and science communication on disaster risks in India.Role of Entities: Under the MoU, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme will be launched by AcSIR at CSIR-NIScPR with support from NDMA.AcSIR, NDMA, and CISR-NIScPR will carry out joint research, policy studies, and capacity-building programmes in disaster risk reduction.
NDMA, AcSIR, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in DMRROn February 21, 2026, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), and Council of S...
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary Launches ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ CampaignOn February 22, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (IC) Jayant Chaudhary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), launched a nationwide awareness campaign titled ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ to accelerate India’s digital skilling movement through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).The campaign was unveiled on the sidelines of the India Artificial intelligence(AI) Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, Delhi.About ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ Campaign:Aim: The initiative is designed to empower citizens to upskill, reskill, and future‑proof their careers in an era of rapid AI, automation, and digital innovation.Participation Expansion: The initiative aims to expand participation in the SIDH platform, which integrates skilling, employment, and lifelong learning opportunities into one digital hub.Brand Ambassador: Legendary Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been brought on board to promote the SIDH.About SIDH: It is a mobile-first, AI-enabled platform that offers industry-aligned and future-ready courses with personalized recommendations.Features include Aadhaar‑based electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) registration, One Time Password (OTP)‑enabled access, Quick Response (QR)‑code‑enabled digital Curriculum Vitae (CVs), and support in more than 21 Indian languages to ensure inclusive access.
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary Launches ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ CampaignOn February 22, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (IC) Jayant Chaudhary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), launched a nationwide awareness campaign titled ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ to accelerate India’s digital skilling movement through the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH).The campaign was unveiled on the sidelines of the India Artificial intelligence(AI) Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, Delhi.About ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ Campaign:Aim: The initiative is designed to empower citizens to upskill, reskill, and future‑proof their careers in an era of rapid AI, automation, and digital innovation.Participation Expansion: The initiative aims to expand participation in the SIDH platform, which integrates skilling, employment, and lifelong learning opportunities into one digital hub.Brand Ambassador: Legendary Actor Amitabh Bachchan has been brought on board to promote the SIDH.About SIDH: It is a mobile-first, AI-enabled platform that offers industry-aligned and future-ready courses with personalized recommendations.Features include Aadhaar‑based electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) registration, One Time Password (OTP)‑enabled access, Quick Response (QR)‑code‑enabled digital Curriculum Vitae (CVs), and support in more than 21 Indian languages to ensure inclusive access.
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary Launches ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ CampaignOn February 22, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) Independent Charge (IC) Jayant Chaudhary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), launched a nationwid...
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