Addressing the SIDM Annual Conference, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed that India’s defence exports have reached an unprecedented ₹23,500 crore, thanks to increased private sector involvement and the success of indigenous platforms like AkashTeer.
GRSE achieves a key milestone by laying the keel for the Advanced Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) for DRDO’s NPOL. The vessel, a leap beyond the Sagar Dhwani, will significantly enhance India’s acoustic and oceanographic research, reinforcing the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Arunachal Pradesh is set for a major economic boost with the launch of its first commercial coal mine at Namchik-Namphuk. The project, revived through a 2022 auction, guarantees over ₹100 crore in annual state revenue while adhering to strict environmental guidelines.
India has achieved a major milestone in digital sovereignty with the launch of BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network. Prime Minister Modi commissioned over 97,500 towers, making India one of only five nations with its own end-to-end telecom technology stack. This cloud-based, 5G-ready infrastructure will connect over 26,700 unserved villages and form the nation’s largest cluster of green telecom sites.
97,500 BSNL mobile towers, Digital Bharat Nidhi programme, India’s largest cluster of green telecom sites, seamless upgrade to 5G connecting unserved villages
