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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
First made-in-India semiconductor chip soon, says Union minister
BENGALURU: India is on the path of a major leap in electronics manufacturing and digital innovation, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, pointing to the country's eight-fold growth in electronics exports over the last decade and its upcoming achievement of producing the first made-in-India semiconductor chip. Speaking at the inauguration of SAP Labs India's new Innovation Park in Devanahalli, Vaishnaw said, 'The bullet train accelerates 0-100 kmph in 54 seconds, but Vande Bharat does it in 52. That is the pace at which India is moving in technology, whether it's AI, chip-making, or digital infrastructure.' Calling the facility a timely investment in 'India's growth story', he said it aligns closely with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. 'In the last 11 years, India has moved from the 11th largest economy to soon becoming the third largest. This is a period of rapid change in geopolitics, geoeconomics and geotechnology, and India is navigating it with steady leadership,' he added. Vaishnaw also announced that over 34,000 GPUs have now been empanelled under a public-private partnership, offering computing access to students, researchers, and early-stage startups across colleges.
Hans India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
AHRR hosts first-ever armed forces national conference ‘SHAPE 2025'
Visakhapatnam: Over 275 experts from the Armed Forces and civil domains including hospital administrators, doctors, nurses, engineers, and architects came together to deliberate on the challenges and future roadmap for creating sustainable, resilient, and patient-friendly hospital infrastructure in India. At the first-ever Armed Forces national conference on 'SHAPE 2025: sustainable hospital architecture, planning, infrastructure and equipment' organised by the Department of Hospital Administration at Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, the pioneering continuing medical education (CME) event was inaugurated by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and Director, AIIMS (New Delhi) M. Srinivas, along with other dignitaries. The conference comes at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its centenary of independence under the visionary Viksit Bharat@2047 agenda. 'SHAPE 2025' brought together stakeholders from military, civil, and private sectors to forge a unified vision for future-ready healthcare facilities. The discussions focused on moving beyond conventional blueprint-based hospital planning towards environmentally conscious, technologically enabled, and contextually aligned health infrastructure. Sustainability in healthcare was acknowledged as a strategic necessity not just for environmental impact but for national preparedness, health equity and patient safety. Experts at the event outlined a framework for integrating green technologies, such as solar energy, rainwater harvesting, disaster-resilient design, and zero-emission infrastructure. Emphasis was also laid on achieving GRIHA ratings, CFEES certification, and adopting ergonomically designed, healing architecture. The two-day event held recently fostered collaboration across domains and laid the foundation for a comprehensive doctrine on sustainable hospital infrastructure, architecture, planning and equipment management.
The Hindu
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Gujarat approves action plan for Artificial Intelligence implementation in governance
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved the Action Plan for Implementation of Artificial Intelligence [AI] (2025–2030), setting the stage for the integration of AI into Gujarat's governance framework over the next five years. The plan aims to improve service delivery, strengthen administrative processes, and apply AI tools in sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and finance. This move aligns with the broader goals of Viksit Gujarat@2047 and the national mission of Viksit Bharat@2047, officials said. Prepared by the Department of Science and Technology based on recommendations from a 10-member AI Taskforce Committee, the plan will serve as a roadmap to equip government departments with AI systems and capabilities. It also supports the Centre's broader objective, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to expand the use of artificial intelligence in public policy, administration, and digital infrastructure. The State's action plan focuses on six major areas: building a secure and regulation-compliant data ecosystem; expanding GPU and cloud-based digital infrastructure, including setting up AI factories in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities; training 2.5 lakh individuals—students, MSMEs, and government officials—in AI, machine learning, and related technologies; promoting research and partnerships between academia and industry for building practical government-use AI models; supporting DeepTech startups with incubation, mentorship, and funding; and ensuring safe and responsible AI through audit systems, guidelines, and risk protocols. Implementation will be carried out in phases, starting with the creation of a State-level AI data repository, setting up AI development facilities, and launching pilot projects in selected departments. To oversee the entire effort, the Government will establish a dedicated AI and Deep Tech Mission. This institutional mechanism will lead the design, planning, and monitoring of AI projects while facilitating collaboration between academic institutions, industry players, and startups. Gujarat has already taken steps to strengthen its AI foundation, including the launch of an AI Centre of Excellence at GIFT City, the organisation of AI training programmes for public officials, and the issuance of an Expression of Interest for developing Indian language-based AI models. The state has also conducted an AI Innovation Challenge to encourage practical solutions.
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Delhi: NDMC mulls revamp of 250 kiosks into smart outlets
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to revamp and modernise all existing kiosks in its jurisdiction, the civic agency's Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Sunday. He said the initiative is a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission Viksit Bharat @2047 and Viksit Delhi. Chahal said that most of the kiosks in the NDMC area are over 50 years old, and their redevelopment is essential to bring uniformity, symmetry, and enhanced aesthetic appeal to the urban landscape of New Delhi. "In the first phase, NDMC will redevelop 50 kiosks, and in subsequent phases, around 200-250 kiosks will be redesigned into aesthetically appealing, smart city – compatible structures," he added. Chahal said that the Architecture Department of NDMC is currently preparing the modern design for these kiosks. "Once the design is finalised, we will initiate the procedures for execution," he said. Emphasising the broader vision, Chahal said, 'The Government of India's Viksit Bharat @2047 roadmap, envisioned by the Prime Minister, inspires us to reimagine and upgrade all public spaces — be it kiosks, footpaths, roads, parks, or gardens.' The NDMC's initiative is not just about beautification but also about creating a modern, standardised, and citizen-friendly urban environment that reflects the capital city's identity, he said. Earlier, the civic agency's architecture department shared its plans to redevelop its properties in commercial areas like Khan Market, Super Bazar and Yashwant Place under public-private partnership (PPP) model. The NDMC is looking to appoint a consultant to explore the possibilities of optimising revenue generation from these key commercial areas. The multi-storey Super Bazar building in the outer circle of Connaught Place is of particular interest to the NDMC as it recently regained its possession after a protracted legal battle. The building was used for operating a co-operative store from 1966 to 2002. Over the decades, several proposals for using the vacant six-storey building have been discussed in government circles. Some proposals talked but converting the property into a multi-storey night bazaar or using it as a permanent location for street vendors operating across the NDMC area.
Indian Express
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Ministry asks JNU V-C why she skipped meet, views it ‘seriously'
IN AN unusual move, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has sought a formal explanation from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit for skipping a recent conference of Central Universities' Vice-Chancellors organised by the Centre in Gujarat, saying her absence was being 'viewed seriously', The Indian Express has learnt. In a letter sent to Pandit this week, a senior official of the Department of Higher Education noted that she had skipped both days of the conference 'without formal approval', despite being 'formally invited well in advance'. Saying that her absence was being 'viewed seriously', the letter said her 'valuable contributions to deliberations on various themes were missed.' The Vice-Chancellors' Conference was held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on July 10-11. It was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities, officials from the Ministry of Education, the University Grants Commission, and other academicians. JNU hosted its own three-day conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) from July 10 to 12 — inaugurated by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. However, the letter noted that the scheduling overlap had been taken into account and the ministry expected Pandit to attend at least on the second day. 'While acknowledging that this conference coincided with the conference on IKS at JNU, it was expected that you would join the Vice-Chancellors' Conference on the second day (11th July 2025), following the inaugural event at your university,' the letter said, and asked Pandit to apprise the ministry of the reasons for her absence. The Indian Express did not receive any response to calls, messages and emails sent to the V-C and the media relations officer. Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi declined to comment on the matter. However, a senior official in the ministry confirmed that the JNU V-C was the only institutional head to whom such a communication was sent, as she was the only one absent from the conference. 'She should have gone for both things — both were important. People could have benefitted from her presence at the Vice-Chancellors' conference,' the official said. 'When people get together, it's an opportunity to exchange ideas. This sort of communication is just to remind somebody that if one is in some position, it is not just about doing well in that position. So much money was being spent, so many people were coming for this conference, and time was spent learning from each other… this was a reminder that this is important,' the official said. According to the official, such communications have been sent in the past to absentees to 'sensitise' them. The two-day conference focused on Central Universities as 'drivers of educational transformation' and their contribution to Viksit Bharat @2047, as well as on 'critical themes in higher education policy, institutional governance, research and innovation, and national development priorities,' according to a Press Information Bureau statement. The discussions at the conference aimed to assess 'how the Central Universities are aligned with the policy's next-phase goals', 'foster dialogue among academic leaders on institutional innovations, enabling environments and shared challenges,' and 'prepare institutions for upcoming policy milestones, regulatory transitions, and the global academic landscape of 2047.'
