Assam Secures ₹1,000 Crore ADB Loan for Skill University to Support Ratan Tata Electronic City Why in News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has extended a ₹1,000 crore loan to Assam for establishing the Assam Skill University. This institution aims to provide specialized training aligned with the state’s burgeoning electronics manufacturing sector. Important Key Points: […]
India and WHO Collaborate to Globalize Ayush Through New Health Agreement Read More »
India and WHO Collaborate to Globalize Ayush Through New Health Agreement Why in News? The Ministry of Ayush and WHO signed an MoU to develop a dedicated Traditional Medicine module within the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI). Important Key Points: Integration into Global Health Framework: This initiative aims to integrate traditional Indian medicine systems—such
PM Modi Urges Centre and States to Collaborate as ‘Team India’ for Accelerated Development Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Emphasizing the theme ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’, he called upon the Union government and states to work together as
KVK Tinsukia to Launch 15-Day ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from May 29 Read More »
KVK Tinsukia to Launch 15-Day ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ from May 29 Why in News? The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Tinsukia, Assam, is set to launch a 15-day national campaign titled “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” starting from May 29, 2025. This initiative aims to raise awareness among the farming community about modern agricultural practices
CM Sarma meets top industry leaders Read More »
CM Sarma meets top industry leaders Why in News? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has initiated a strategic six-month action plan to actualize the ₹5.18 lakh crore investment commitments secured during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit held in February 2025. In a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi, CM Sarma engaged with industry
CM Sarma aims for ₹10L Crore Read More »
CM Sarma aims for ₹10L Crore GSDP by 2028 Why in News? Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has articulated an ambitious vision to elevate the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to ₹10 lakh crore by the fiscal year 2027–2028. This strategic objective was a focal point during his recent meeting with Union Finance
Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 Read More »
Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 Why in News? At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 held on May 23 in New Delhi, major Indian conglomerates—Reliance Industries, Adani Group, and Vedanta Group—announced substantial investment commitments totaling over ₹1.5 lakh crore for the development of Northeast India. Important Key Points: Reliance Industries – ₹75,000 Crore Employment Generation:
Elvis Ali Hazarika to attempt Antarctic ice swim Read More »
Elvis Ali Hazarika to attempt Antarctic ice swim Why in News? Assamese swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika is preparing to make history by attempting an ice swim in Antarctica, aiming to become the first Asian to achieve this formidable feat. If successful, he will join an elite group of only 54 swimmers worldwide who have braved
NE’s first Rs 22 Cr drug lab inaugurated in Assam Read More »
NE’s first Rs 22 Cr drug lab inaugurated in Assam Why in News? Assam has inaugurated the Northeast’s first state-of-the-art drug testing laboratory at Jalukbari Ayurvedic College in Guwahati. The facility, built at a cost of ₹22 crore, aims to enhance drug quality assurance across the region. Important Key Points: Annual Testing Capacity: The lab
PM Modi to inaugurate two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit on May 23 Read More »
PM Modi to inaugurate two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit on May 23 Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the two-day Rising Northeast Investors Summit on May 23, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in collaboration with the
