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In 2014, India’s bioeconomy stood at just about USD 10 Billion, today it is USD 80 Billion. In just 8/9 years it has gone (up) 8 times and we look forward to having USD 125 Billion by 2025.

India has set its target to achieve 30 per cent EV share in vehicles sales and increasing energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030. However, looking at the current situation, the country is heavily dependent on China for its lithium requirements.

About a hundred institutions are participating in Khadi Mahotsav, featuring a diverse range of products from various states, including Khadi clothes, silk sarees, dress material, kurtas, jackets, bedsheets, carpets, chemical-free shampoos, honey, and other household items, as well as exquisite art and handicrafts.

AlmaBetter aims to increase this percentage by at least 30 per cent, democratising tech education and making it widely accessible and affordable to tech enthusiasts and professionals across the nation.

According to data and analytics firm GlobalData, during this timeframe, the number of VC funding deals decreased by 42 per cent, with 734 deals announced compared to 1,266 during the same period in 2022.

The unique feature in this programme is the 1-week Global Immersion Track offered each semester in Bangkok, Singapore, Dubai and Kuala Lampur, providing students with an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge in practical international business settings.

FIEO has requested extending the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until March 31, 2024, emphasizing its critical role in assisting MSMEs in navigating these challenging times and facilitating their recovery when conditions improve.

Though the adoption of cloud-based services is still at a nascent stage compared to mature markets, India's cloud expenditure and adoption are experiencing rapid growth, with the public cloud market growing at 44 per cent, which is almost double the global average of 26 per cent, the report observed.

IBM will refresh CBSE’s AI curriculum for Grades 11 and 12, develop a cyber skilling and blockchain curriculum for high school students to be hosted on IBM SkillsBuild.

The focus will be towards indigenization and armament, featuring an interactive session with industry stakeholders to delve deeper into the 'Swavlamban 2.0'. This outreach initiative aims to foster stronger partnerships within the industry.

The project will have substantial environmental impact with an estimated one lakh tonne of CO2 emission reduction over the project’s lifetime.

In contrast to the initial phase, which exclusively catered to sole proprietors, GeM Sahay 2.0 mobile application is poised to expand its reach to all sellers, offering them the opportunity to secure collateral-free loans to address their working capital needs.

Two separate investment proposals coming from the Haryana Textile Association and real estate firm Shakuntalam Landcraft would generate job opportunities in the state for more than 50,000 people.

RunR Mobility manufactures 100 per cent indigenous smart-electric scooters featuring swappable batteries, powerful electric motors and a high range.

Since it's based on the combustion-engined X1, the electric iX1 gets an almost identical design although with an 'i' on the front grille to differentiate it from the ICE vehicle.