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India–UK CETA Seen as Milestone in Bilateral Trade, DGFT Outreach Programme Engages Industry Stakeholders DGFT Organises Outreach Programme on India–UK CETA to Boost Export Opportunities The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Regional Authority Delhi, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, hosted an outreach programme on the recently concluded India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Themed “Gateway to Growth: Harnessing Opportunities under India–UK CETA”, the event brought together senior government officials, diplomats, Export…

IIFT’s New Program to Enhance Capacity of Officials in Bilateral and Multilateral Trade Negotiations The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) inaugurated the International Trade Negotiations Program for officials of the Department of Commerce (DOC) today. Organised by IIFT’s Centre for International Negotiations (CIN), the program is designed to strengthen the negotiation skills of government officials and bolster India’s global trade engagement. Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In his inaugural address, he underlined the…

India in trade talks with US, New Zealand, Oman, Peru and Chile; Terms of Reference with Eurasia finalised: Shri Piyush Goyal ODOP initiative reaches 750+ districts, boosting khadi, cotton and cottage industries: Shri Piyush Goyal Vocal for Local, Local Goes Global’: Shri Goyal urges use of swadeshi products at UP International Trade Show The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), which was finalised in March 2024, will come into effect from October 1,…

On 27th September 2025, Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, at an event at Berhampur in Odisha, inaugurated over 97500 mobile towers, of which more than 92600 were indigenous BSNL 4G full stack of Swadeshi Technology, connecting 26000 unconnected villages. The towers included a 4G mobile tower in Morpila, Quepem Taluka of South Goa district. The inauguration of the towers by the Prime Minister was live-streamed at an event organized by Directorate of Telecom (DoT), Goa, Ministry of Communication, Government…

“Anchoring Nutrition and Income Security” Key Takeaways Introduction Smt. Gurvinder Kaur of Ajoli village in Rupnagar, Punjab, chose dairy as her path to progress. After receiving training from the Dairy Development Department in 2014, she started with a single Holstein Friesian cow. Holsteins are large capacious animals with colour patterns of black and white or red and white. This breed originated in Holland.  With persistence and scientific practices, she expanded to 4 Holstein Friesian milching animals () and started producing about 90 litres of…

MoUs with Leading Global and Domestic Players to Transform India’s Food Processing Landscape World Food India 2025, organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), concluded on a historic note with investment commitments of unprecedented scale. Over the course of the four-day event, 26 leading domestic and global companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of ₹1,02,046.89 crore, marking one of the largest investment announcements in India’s food processing sector. These MoUs are projected to generate direct employment…

Driving 5G Expansion, Realizing Bharat’s 6G Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 Key Takeaways Introduction India has marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network and the commissioning of nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers, all powered by homegrown technology. The core network, developed by C-DOT, with Tejas Networks’ Radio Access Network and integration by TCS, exemplifies a major technological breakthrough and the realization of the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Previously dependent on foreign…

Empowering Adolescent Girls for a Viksit Bharat Key Takeaways Introduction The NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) initiative, launched on June 24, 2025, is a pioneering joint effort by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to provide skill training to adolescent girls for job roles in emerging sectors, while also empowering them with skills ranging from personal hygiene to communication, workplace safety and financial literacy. The aim is to foster confidence, employability,…

India’s Bold Maritime Legislation Key Takeaways Unveiling the Indian Ports Act, 2025 Ports have long served as the silent engines of India’s economic momentum. As India grows, the strategic relevance of its maritime infrastructure has never been greater. Beyond logistics, ports are catalysts for industrial corridors, employment generation, and urban renewal.The Indian Ports Act, 2025 passed by Parliament in August, 2025 marks a transformative milestone in India’s maritime governance – replacing the century-old Indian Ports Act of 1908 with a forward-looking, integrated framework tailored to the demands of…

Building Resilient Infrastructure for Storage of Food Grains Key Takeaways Introduction India’s agricultural sector, one of the largest in the world, is the backbone of its economy, serving as a cornerstone for ensuring food security, employment generation, and economic growth. Food grains, forming the foundation of human diet, primarily include cereals such as rice, wheat, millets such as maize, jowar, and bajra, and pulses such as arhar, moong, urad, chana, and masoor. Rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and essential nutrients, these food grains are central to ensuring food security and nutrition in India.…