Tag: Make in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding high-speed connectivity to Khajuraho, Lucknow, Udaipur, and Bengaluru. The move is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and regional development.

Mayor Madhusudan Yadav extended heartfelt Diwali greetings to Rajnandgaon residents, urging them to celebrate with unity, cleanliness, and support for local artisans and swadeshi products. His appeal received a positive public response, boosting local economic activity and promoting cultural pride. City officials and council members also joined in extending festive wishes and encouraging eco-friendly, traditional celebrations.

World Food India 2025 concluded in New Delhi with investment pledges worth over ₹1 lakh crore, giving a major boost to India’s food processing sector. The three-day mega event saw participation from global giants like Nestle, PepsiCo, and Lulu Group, focusing on agri-exports, MSME integration, and sustainable technologies. With India aiming to double food exports to $100 billion by 2030, the expo emphasized organic farming, millet innovations, and cold-chain infrastructure to ensure nutritional security and rural job creation.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Indian imports, threatening millions of jobs in key sectors like textiles, pharma, and IT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the move as "unilateral and unjust," vowing retaliatory measures and market diversification to protect India’s economy.

Avanish Kumar, an 18-year-old from Bihar, stunned his village by building a functional airplane from scrap parts in just seven days with only ₹7,000. His extraordinary feat—achieved without formal education or resources—highlights the untapped potential of India’s youth and the urgent need to support grassroots innovation through mentorship and infrastructure.

Vadodara, Gujarat, is spearheading India’s global railway ambitions with world-class exports of metro coaches, locomotives, and rail equipment under the “Make in India, Make for the World” initiative. With Alstom’s Savli plant leading the charge, the city is boosting local employment and showcasing India’s technological edge, exporting to over ten countries and solidifying its role in global rail innovation.

On May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and precise 22-minute strike targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. The operation was a powerful response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, with high-impact hits on Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba strongholds. The mission demonstrated India’s resolve against terrorism and showcased its indigenous military capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the BrahMos missile as a symbol of India's military might during the inauguration of a new integration and testing facility in Lucknow. The cutting-edge plant, part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, will significantly boost indigenous missile production and reinforce India's strategic deterrence, especially amid regional tensions with Pakistan.

In a transformative move for industrial development, Rajnandgaon district is set to witness the establishment of two landmark projects—an Electronic Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) worth ₹350 crore in village Patewa, and Chhattisgarh’s first-ever Space Manufacturing Cluster (SMC) worth ₹25 crore in village Bijetla. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister and the State's Minister of Commerce & Industries for this visionary initiative aimed at boosting employment, innovation, and global competitiveness.