DBT-BRIC launches initiative to harness India's microbial potential

IANS | November 18, 2024 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the 'One Day One Genome' initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potential of India, the Ministry of Science & Technology said on Monday.

Two vegetable varieties of Himachal varsity get national recognition

IANS | November 18, 2024 4:08 PM

Solan, Nov 18 (IANS) Two vegetable varieties developed by the Department of Vegetable Sciences at Dr Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni have been recognised as top-performing varieties for their consistent performance at the national level.

Rs 27,000 crore Assam semiconductor plant to be game-changer in India’s chip ecosystem

IANS | November 17, 2024 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The development of a semiconductor unit in Morigaon, Assam, spearheaded by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd (TSAT) with an investment of Rs 27,000 crore is headed for completion in mid-2025, will be a game-changer for India’s semiconductor ecosystem, the Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Sunday.