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JNCASR, CrisprBits Signs LoI to Setup CoE for CRISPR Innovation and TranslationIn December 2025, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with CRISPRBITS Private Limited (CrisprBits), to set up a new Centre of Excellence for CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) Innovation and Translation (CoE-CIT).The agreement marks one of India’s first major Public–Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives in the CRISPR gene-editing domain.What? Signing of LoIEntities Involved:JNCASR and CRISPR Pvt. Ltd.Purpose: To set up a CoE for CRISPR Innovation and TranslationAim: Translate CRISPR-based research into clinical applicationsAbout CoE-CIT:Aim: This new CoE will be developed as a dedicated hub to harness cutting-edge Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) technologies, aimed to translate scientific discoveries in a laboratory into real-world clinical applications.Significance: The proposed facility will deliver lab-ready drugs to the patient and offer therapeutic benefits by combining expertise of JNCASR in basic biomedical sciences and applied gene-editing and translation platforms of CrisprBits.
JNCASR, CrisprBits Signs LoI to Setup CoE for CRISPR Innovation and TranslationIn December 2025, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with CRISPRBITS Private Limited (CrisprBits), to set up a new Centre of Excellence for CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) Innovation and Translation (CoE-CIT).The agreement marks one of India’s first major Public–Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives in the CRISPR gene-editing domain.What? Signing of LoIEntities Involved:JNCASR and CRISPR Pvt. Ltd.Purpose: To set up a CoE for CRISPR Innovation and TranslationAim: Translate CRISPR-based research into clinical applicationsAbout CoE-CIT:Aim: This new CoE will be developed as a dedicated hub to harness cutting-edge Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) technologies, aimed to translate scientific discoveries in a laboratory into real-world clinical applications.Significance: The proposed facility will deliver lab-ready drugs to the patient and offer therapeutic benefits by combining expertise of JNCASR in basic biomedical sciences and applied gene-editing and translation platforms of CrisprBits.
JNCASR, CrisprBits Signs LoI to Setup CoE for CRISPR Innovation and TranslationIn December 2025, the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Mi...
IDRBT, IIIT-Hyderabad Signs MoU to Collaborate in Academics, Research & TrainingOn December 22, 2025, the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) and International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana) (IIIT-H) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across academics, research, training, and development.The MoU was formalized under the leadership of Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director of IIIT-Hyderabad; and Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director of IDRBT, with Prof. H. Krishnamurthy, Chief Research Scientist (Retd.) of IISc Bengaluru, also in attendance.What? MoU signedEntities: IDRBT and IIIT-HPurpose: To collaborate across academics, research, training, and developmentKey Details of MoU:Joint Research: The MoU provides a framework for collaborative research including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-level work in areas such as Digital payments, Cybersecurity & Vulnerability management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, Cryptography & blockchain technologies, as well as Fungible Tokens (FTs) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).Talent Development: The agreement covers joint academics, research, student exchanges, and training, enhancing skills and real-world exposure in banking technology.Standardization: Under the MoU, IDRBT and IIIT-H plan to work on standardizing Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector and on Specialized Large Models (SLM) for BFSI use cases.
IDRBT, IIIT-Hyderabad Signs MoU to Collaborate in Academics, Research & TrainingOn December 22, 2025, the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) and International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana) (IIIT-H) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across academics, research, training, and development.The MoU was formalized under the leadership of Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director of IIIT-Hyderabad; and Dr. Deepak Kumar, Director of IDRBT, with Prof. H. Krishnamurthy, Chief Research Scientist (Retd.) of IISc Bengaluru, also in attendance.What? MoU signedEntities: IDRBT and IIIT-HPurpose: To collaborate across academics, research, training, and developmentKey Details of MoU:Joint Research: The MoU provides a framework for collaborative research including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)-level work in areas such as Digital payments, Cybersecurity & Vulnerability management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, Cryptography & blockchain technologies, as well as Fungible Tokens (FTs) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).Talent Development: The agreement covers joint academics, research, student exchanges, and training, enhancing skills and real-world exposure in banking technology.Standardization: Under the MoU, IDRBT and IIIT-H plan to work on standardizing Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector and on Specialized Large Models (SLM) for BFSI use cases.
IDRBT, IIIT-Hyderabad Signs MoU to Collaborate in Academics, Research & TrainingOn December 22, 2025, the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) and International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (Telangana...
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NCW Launches ‘SHAKTI Scholars : NCW’s Young Research Fellowship’ programmeOn December 22, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’, a research initiative, to promote policy-oriented research on issues affecting women in India.What? Launch of SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research FellowshipWho? NCW (MoWCD)Purpose: To promote policy-oriented research for womenEligibility: Aged 21–30 with at least a bachelor’s degreeFund Support: Rs.1,00,000Application: Via email to NCW by 31 December 2025About SHAKTI Scholars:Focus Domains: It includes women’s safety and dignity, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), access to legal rights and justice, Cybersecurity and digital safety, and Implementation of workplace sexual harassment frameworks such as Prevention of Sexual Harasment (POSH).It also includes Women’s leadership and political participation, health, nutrition, and education, economic empowerment and labour participation, and socio-cultural practices and work-life balance.Eligibility: It includes Indian citizens aged 21 to 30 years with at least a bachelor’s degree, and independent researchers.Grant: Selected SHAKTI Scholars receive a research grant of Rs 1,00,000 for a six-month project, disbursed in installments based on research progress.Application Process: Applications can be submitted via electronic mail(email) to NCW, with the deadline set for 31 December 2025.
NCW Launches ‘SHAKTI Scholars : NCW’s Young Research Fellowship’ programmeOn December 22, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’, a research initiative, to promote policy-oriented research on issues affecting women in India.What? Launch of SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research FellowshipWho? NCW (MoWCD)Purpose: To promote policy-oriented research for womenEligibility: Aged 21–30 with at least a bachelor’s degreeFund Support: Rs.1,00,000Application: Via email to NCW by 31 December 2025About SHAKTI Scholars:Focus Domains: It includes women’s safety and dignity, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), access to legal rights and justice, Cybersecurity and digital safety, and Implementation of workplace sexual harassment frameworks such as Prevention of Sexual Harasment (POSH).It also includes Women’s leadership and political participation, health, nutrition, and education, economic empowerment and labour participation, and socio-cultural practices and work-life balance.Eligibility: It includes Indian citizens aged 21 to 30 years with at least a bachelor’s degree, and independent researchers.Grant: Selected SHAKTI Scholars receive a research grant of Rs 1,00,000 for a six-month project, disbursed in installments based on research progress.Application Process: Applications can be submitted via electronic mail(email) to NCW, with the deadline set for 31 December 2025.
NCW Launches ‘SHAKTI Scholars : NCW’s Young Research Fellowship’ programmeOn December 22, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowsh...
Indian Army Signs MoU with NSUT to Develop Software and AI-Based SolutionsOn December 22, 2025, Indian Army (IA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhi (Delhi), to jointly develop software and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions for military applications.What? MoU signedEntities: Indian Army and NSUTPurpose: To develop software and AI-based solutionsNSUT role: FDPs, working on live problem-solving projectsContract: Enord won the multi-year contractPurpose: To supply over 700 VR drone training simulators to IAAI & Software Solutions Development:Aim: The MoU aims to strengthen indigenous innovation in defence technology by combining military operational requirements with academic research and expertise.Purpose: Under the MoU, the IA and NSUT will co-develop software platforms and AI tools that can support defence needs such as data analytics for operational planning, automation for logistics and decision support, or AI algorithms for surveillance and threat detection.Role of Entities: NSUT students and faculty will work on “live problem-solving projects” identified by the IA.NSUT will conduct Faculty Development Programme (FDPs) and customized training modules for Army Personnel to improve technical skills and capacity in areas such as AI, software engineering for defence systems, Data Science and automation frameworks, and cybersecurity foundations and analytics.Enord Secures Multi-Crore Contract from IA: Overview: Enord Private Limited (Enord), an Indian AI-on-Edge drone technology startup, has won a multi-crore contract from the IA’s School of Artillery, Deolali (Maharashtra), to supply indigenous Virtual Reality (VR) drone training simulators.The order has been issued under the Emergency Powers Revenue (EP) 2025 mandate.Scope: Over 700 VR drone training simulators will be supplied to the IA, with deployment spanning 19 Category‑A IA establishments across the country.Deployment: The execution is planned in three phases, with full completion targeted by the second Quarter (Q2) (April 1 to March 31) of 2026.Training Capabilities: The simulators are designed to provide High-fidelity immersive training for drone operators without using actual Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs).It will support First Person View (FPV) flying, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) mission rehearsals, Emergency Response (ER) drills, and complex tactical scenarios, allowing the army to train more safely and cost-effectively.Alignment: The initiative aligns with Government of India (GoI)’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India).About Enord Private Limited:Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Muhammad AnasHeadquarters – New Delhi, DelhiEstablishment – 2021
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IOL Signed Agreement with France’s Safran to Manufacture Advanced Defence Systems in IndiaIn December 2025, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense, France, for the local production of two high-precision, combat-proven defence systems ‘SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System’ and ‘CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight’, at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.The agreement was signed by Tushar Tripathi, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IOL, and Alexandre Ziegler, Head of Defence Global Business Unit at Safran, in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Government of India (GoI).What? Collaboration agreement for local production of two defence systemsEntities: India Optel Limited (IOL) and Safran Electronics & DefenseSystems Covered: SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System and CM3-MR Direct Firing SightObjective: Enhance operational readiness, and reduce dependency on importsSignificance: Make in India initiative, transfer of production, technology collaborationAbout IOL-Safran Defence Partnership:Manufactured Systems: SIGMA 30N DRLG INS: SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System provides autonomous, GPS-independent navigation and precision positioning for artillery guns, air defence systems, missiles, and radars.CM3-MR DFS: CM3-MRDirect Firing Sight enhances direct-fire targeting accuracy and battlefield effectiveness for artillery guns and anti-drone applications.Responsibilities: IOL manages manufacturing, assembly, Quality control(QC), and full life-cycle support, while Safran provides technical expertise in inertial navigation and fire-control technologies.Strategic Impact: Promotes technology transfer, reduces imports, strengthens the Indian Army(IA) operational readiness, and supports Make in India and domestic defence ecosystem growth.Background: Builds on the January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and formalizes production, assembly, testing, and life-cycle support of key defence systems in India.About India Optel Limited (IOL):Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) – Tushar TripathiHeadquarters – Dehradun, UttarakhandEstablished – 2021
IOL Signed Agreement with France’s Safran to Manufacture Advanced Defence Systems in IndiaIn December 2025, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense, France, for the local production of two high-precision, combat-proven defence systems ‘SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System’ and ‘CM3-MR Direct Firing Sight’, at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi.The agreement was signed by Tushar Tripathi, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of IOL, and Alexandre Ziegler, Head of Defence Global Business Unit at Safran, in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Government of India (GoI).What? Collaboration agreement for local production of two defence systemsEntities: India Optel Limited (IOL) and Safran Electronics & DefenseSystems Covered: SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System and CM3-MR Direct Firing SightObjective: Enhance operational readiness, and reduce dependency on importsSignificance: Make in India initiative, transfer of production, technology collaborationAbout IOL-Safran Defence Partnership:Manufactured Systems: SIGMA 30N DRLG INS: SIGMA 30N Digital Ring Laser Gyro Inertial Navigation System provides autonomous, GPS-independent navigation and precision positioning for artillery guns, air defence systems, missiles, and radars.CM3-MR DFS: CM3-MRDirect Firing Sight enhances direct-fire targeting accuracy and battlefield effectiveness for artillery guns and anti-drone applications.Responsibilities: IOL manages manufacturing, assembly, Quality control(QC), and full life-cycle support, while Safran provides technical expertise in inertial navigation and fire-control technologies.Strategic Impact: Promotes technology transfer, reduces imports, strengthens the Indian Army(IA) operational readiness, and supports Make in India and domestic defence ecosystem growth.Background: Builds on the January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and formalizes production, assembly, testing, and life-cycle support of key defence systems in India.About India Optel Limited (IOL):Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) – Tushar TripathiHeadquarters – Dehradun, UttarakhandEstablished – 2021
IOL Signed Agreement with France’s Safran to Manufacture Advanced Defence Systems in IndiaIn December 2025, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), signed a collaboration agreement with Safran Electronics ...
PFRDA Notified Amendments to PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals) under NPS Regulations, 2015In December 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) which works under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), notified ‘PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System (NPS)) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025’, amending the principal Regulations of 2015.These amendments, primarily targeting the Non-government sector (All Citizen Model and Corporate Sector), are now applied uniformly to Common Schemes (CS) and the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), while also streamlining certain provisions for government subscribers.Key Changes Under Revised Regulations:Removal of Lock-in Period: For all citizen models (including CS and MSF), PFRDA has now removed the mandatory 5-year lock-in period, a minimum subscription time period before becoming eligible for premature exit.Change in Vesting Period: For the All Citizen Model, the vesting period, the minimum subscription duration required to qualify for a normal exit, is 15 years or until the subscriber reaches 60 years of age, whichever comes first.Lump sum and Annuity: For both the All Citizen Model and the Corporate Sector (CS & MSF), subscribers can withdraw up to 80% of their corpus as a lump sum (from previous 60%), while the remaining minimum 20% must be used to purchase an annuity.Maximum Age to Stay in NPS: PFRDA has also increased the maximum age limit to stay in NPS from existing 75 years to 85 years, and has also clarified that this new age limit is applicable to both non-government and government subscribers.Automatic Continuation: The requirement of 15-day prior intimation has been removed across all sectors, allowing subscribers to continue seamlessly under NPS without additional formalities.Withdrawal Limit: Before 60 years/superannuation (whichever is later): Up to 4 withdrawals allowed, with a minimum gap of 4 years between two withdrawals.After 60 years/superannuation (whichever is later): No limit on frequency, subject to a minimum interval of 3 years between withdrawals.
PFRDA Notified Amendments to PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals) under NPS Regulations, 2015In December 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) which works under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), notified ‘PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System (NPS)) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025’, amending the principal Regulations of 2015.These amendments, primarily targeting the Non-government sector (All Citizen Model and Corporate Sector), are now applied uniformly to Common Schemes (CS) and the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), while also streamlining certain provisions for government subscribers.Key Changes Under Revised Regulations:Removal of Lock-in Period: For all citizen models (including CS and MSF), PFRDA has now removed the mandatory 5-year lock-in period, a minimum subscription time period before becoming eligible for premature exit.Change in Vesting Period: For the All Citizen Model, the vesting period, the minimum subscription duration required to qualify for a normal exit, is 15 years or until the subscriber reaches 60 years of age, whichever comes first.Lump sum and Annuity: For both the All Citizen Model and the Corporate Sector (CS & MSF), subscribers can withdraw up to 80% of their corpus as a lump sum (from previous 60%), while the remaining minimum 20% must be used to purchase an annuity.Maximum Age to Stay in NPS: PFRDA has also increased the maximum age limit to stay in NPS from existing 75 years to 85 years, and has also clarified that this new age limit is applicable to both non-government and government subscribers.Automatic Continuation: The requirement of 15-day prior intimation has been removed across all sectors, allowing subscribers to continue seamlessly under NPS without additional formalities.Withdrawal Limit: Before 60 years/superannuation (whichever is later): Up to 4 withdrawals allowed, with a minimum gap of 4 years between two withdrawals.After 60 years/superannuation (whichever is later): No limit on frequency, subject to a minimum interval of 3 years between withdrawals.
PFRDA Notified Amendments to PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals) under NPS Regulations, 2015In December 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) which works under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), notified ‘PFRDA (Exits and Withdraw...
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India Signs MoU with Netherlands to Strengthen Maritime Heritage CooperationOn December 20, 2025, Government of India (GoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime heritage.The MoU supports the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW’s) Sagarmala Programme, in Lothal, Gujarat.What? MoU signedBetween: India & NetherlandsMoU Exchanged by: Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar(MEA) & David van Weel(Netherlands)Where? New Delhi, DelhiPurpose: To strengthen cooperation on maritime heritageKnowledge Partner: National Maritime Museum (Amsterdam)Key Details of MoU:MoU Exchange: The agreement was exchanged during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and David van Weel, Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, in New Delhi, Delhi.Role of Entities: Under the MoU, the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam (Netherlands) will act as knowledge and expertise partner.India and Netherlands will share expertise and best practices in museum design, conservation and curation. They will collaborate on joint exhibitions, research, cultural exchanges and new ways to improve visitor experience and public education.Innovative Approach: The MoU aims to explore innovative approaches to enhance visitor experience, education and public outreach at NMHC.About National Maritime Heritage Complex(NMHC):Overview: NMHC is a flagship cultural and heritage project of the GoI launched in 2022, being developed at Lothal, with an aim to showcase India’s rich 4,500-year-old maritime history and its long connection with the seas.Heritage Tourism Promotion: NMHC aims to preserve and present India’s maritime traditions, trade routes, shipbuilding skills, promote heritage tourism and coastal cultural awareness, and serve as a centre for education, research and public outreach.Components: It includes Maritime museums, Light House Museum, Harappan-era galleries, Naval and shipping galleries, interactive exhibits, research institutes, and recreational spaces.About Netherlands:Prime Minister (PM) – Dick SchoofCapital – AmsterdamCurrency – Euro (EUR)
India Signs MoU with Netherlands to Strengthen Maritime Heritage CooperationOn December 20, 2025, Government of India (GoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime heritage.The MoU supports the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW’s) Sagarmala Programme, in Lothal, Gujarat.What? MoU signedBetween: India & NetherlandsMoU Exchanged by: Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar(MEA) & David van Weel(Netherlands)Where? New Delhi, DelhiPurpose: To strengthen cooperation on maritime heritageKnowledge Partner: National Maritime Museum (Amsterdam)Key Details of MoU:MoU Exchange: The agreement was exchanged during a bilateral meeting between Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and David van Weel, Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, in New Delhi, Delhi.Role of Entities: Under the MoU, the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam (Netherlands) will act as knowledge and expertise partner.India and Netherlands will share expertise and best practices in museum design, conservation and curation. They will collaborate on joint exhibitions, research, cultural exchanges and new ways to improve visitor experience and public education.Innovative Approach: The MoU aims to explore innovative approaches to enhance visitor experience, education and public outreach at NMHC.About National Maritime Heritage Complex(NMHC):Overview: NMHC is a flagship cultural and heritage project of the GoI launched in 2022, being developed at Lothal, with an aim to showcase India’s rich 4,500-year-old maritime history and its long connection with the seas.Heritage Tourism Promotion: NMHC aims to preserve and present India’s maritime traditions, trade routes, shipbuilding skills, promote heritage tourism and coastal cultural awareness, and serve as a centre for education, research and public outreach.Components: It includes Maritime museums, Light House Museum, Harappan-era galleries, Naval and shipping galleries, interactive exhibits, research institutes, and recreational spaces.About Netherlands:Prime Minister (PM) – Dick SchoofCapital – AmsterdamCurrency – Euro (EUR)
India Signs MoU with Netherlands to Strengthen Maritime Heritage CooperationOn December 20, 2025, Government of India (GoI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands, aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime heritage.The M...
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’In December 2025, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released a report titled ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations’, outlining a long-term roadmap to make India a global hub for higher education and research by 2047.The report was released by NITI Aayog’s senior leadership, including Suman Bery, Vice Chairman (VC), Dr. V.K.Paul, Member (Education), Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member, and B.V.R.Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)About Report on Internationalisation of Higher Education:Preparation: This document has been prepared by the Education Division of NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras(Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN), the Association of India Universities (AIU) and Acumen.Focus: The study centres on the concept of “internationalisation at home” as outlined in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020Increase in Student inflow: To emerge as a global hub for higher education and research, India must increase international student inflows, for which the study provides time-bound projections using two forecasting models.The Global Benchmarking Approach based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has projected the range for international student enrolment in India between 85,000 and 1.3 lakh in 2030, 1.23 lakh and 2.44 lakh in 2035, and 3 lakh and 11 lakh in 2047.The Internationalisation Intensity Approach based on the strategic intensity model has estimated international student enrolment at 1.5 lakh in 2030, 3.59 lakh in 2035, and 7.89 lakh in 2047.Key Recommendations: The Report presents 22 Policy Recommendations, 76 Action Pathways, 125 Performance Success Indicators, along with nearly 30 Indian and Global Practices currently pursued.
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’In December 2025, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released a report titled ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations’, outlining a long-term roadmap to make India a global hub for higher education and research by 2047.The report was released by NITI Aayog’s senior leadership, including Suman Bery, Vice Chairman (VC), Dr. V.K.Paul, Member (Education), Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member, and B.V.R.Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)About Report on Internationalisation of Higher Education:Preparation: This document has been prepared by the Education Division of NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras(Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN), the Association of India Universities (AIU) and Acumen.Focus: The study centres on the concept of “internationalisation at home” as outlined in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020Increase in Student inflow: To emerge as a global hub for higher education and research, India must increase international student inflows, for which the study provides time-bound projections using two forecasting models.The Global Benchmarking Approach based on the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) has projected the range for international student enrolment in India between 85,000 and 1.3 lakh in 2030, 1.23 lakh and 2.44 lakh in 2035, and 3 lakh and 11 lakh in 2047.The Internationalisation Intensity Approach based on the strategic intensity model has estimated international student enrolment at 1.5 lakh in 2030, 3.59 lakh in 2035, and 7.89 lakh in 2047.Key Recommendations: The Report presents 22 Policy Recommendations, 76 Action Pathways, 125 Performance Success Indicators, along with nearly 30 Indian and Global Practices currently pursued.
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India’In December 2025, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released a report titled ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Po...
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World Meditation Day 2025– December 21 The United Nations (UN) observes World Meditation Day globally every year on December 21 to highlight the mental, physical, and social benefits of meditation and to promote peace and unity worldwide.December 21, 2025, marks the second observance of World Meditation Day.Event: World Meditation Day 2025When? December 212025 Observance: 2ndDeclared by: UNGA on November 29, 2024; resolution adopted December 6, 2024First Observed: December 21, 20242025 Observances:UN Global Event: At UNHQ, New York; reflections by experts and guided meditation by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarIndia Event: MDNIY hosted sessions with scholars and yoga practitioners under Ministry of AYUSHUN Global Event: At UNHQ, New York; reflections by experts and guided meditation by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarIndia Event: MDNIY hosted sessions with scholars and yoga practitioners under Ministry of AYUSHBackground:Declaration : On November 29, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared December 21 as World Meditation Day following the unanimous adoption of a resolution co-sponsored by six countries: India, Sri Lanka, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Mexico, and Nepal.Adoption:The resolution was formally adopted on December 6, 2024, by the 193-member of UNGA.The resolution, introduced by Liechtenstein, was also co-sponsored by Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Portugal, and Slovenia.
World Meditation Day 2025– December 21 The United Nations (UN) observes World Meditation Day globally every year on December 21 to highlight the mental, physical, and social benefits of meditation and to promote peace and unity worldwide.December 21, 2025, marks the second observance of World Meditation Day.Event: World Meditation Day 2025When? December 212025 Observance: 2ndDeclared by: UNGA on November 29, 2024; resolution adopted December 6, 2024First Observed: December 21, 20242025 Observances:UN Global Event: At UNHQ, New York; reflections by experts and guided meditation by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarIndia Event: MDNIY hosted sessions with scholars and yoga practitioners under Ministry of AYUSHUN Global Event: At UNHQ, New York; reflections by experts and guided meditation by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarIndia Event: MDNIY hosted sessions with scholars and yoga practitioners under Ministry of AYUSHBackground:Declaration : On November 29, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared December 21 as World Meditation Day following the unanimous adoption of a resolution co-sponsored by six countries: India, Sri Lanka, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Mexico, and Nepal.Adoption:The resolution was formally adopted on December 6, 2024, by the 193-member of UNGA.The resolution, introduced by Liechtenstein, was also co-sponsored by Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic, Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Portugal, and Slovenia.
World Meditation Day 2025– December 21 The United Nations (UN) observes World Meditation Day globally every year on December 21 to highlight the mental, physical, and social benefits of meditation and to promote peace and unity worldwide.December 21,...
World Basketball Day 2025 – December 21The United Nations (UN’s) World Basketball Day is annually observed across the globe on 21 December to mark the first basketball game in 1891 and highlighting basketball’s role in peace, sustainable development, social inclusion, and youth empowerment.21 December 2025 marks the 3rd edition of World Basketball Day.What? World Basketball Day 2025When? 21 December 20252025 Observance: 3rd1st observance: 21 December 2023Significance: Marks the anniversary of the first basketball game played in 1891.Background:Sport Origin: Basketball was invented on 21 December 1891 by Dr. James Naismith at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, the United States of America (USA), and the term “basketball” was coined by him in the same year.UN Resolution: On 25 August 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (GA) adopted resolution A/RES/77/324 proclaiming 21 December as World Basketball Day.First Observance: World Basketball Day was observed for the first time on 21 December 2023.Sustainable Development: The UNGA recognizes basketball as a catalyst for the 2030 Agenda, highlighting sport as a key enabler of sustainable development, especially Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well-being).Basketball’s Global Reach:Governing Body: The International Basketball Federation or Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA) oversees basketball worldwide.World Cup: The FIBA Basketball World Cup is held every four years.Olympics Legacy: Basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936, with women’s basketball debuting in 1976.FIBA Meet: In 2023, delegates gathered at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland, marking the first-ever such occasion.Professional Leagues: The National Basketball League (NBL) (1936) , National Basketball Association (NBA) (1946), Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) (1975), and Basketball Africa League (BAL) (2019) showcase basketball’s global professional growth.Women’s Growth: Women first played basketball in 1892, and the sport has grown significantly since then.About International Basketball Federation or Fédération Internationale de Basketball (FIBA):President – Sheikh Saud Ali Al ThaniHeadquarters – Mies, SwitzerlandEstablished – 1932
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