Anganwadi centres serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries: Minister

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With over 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, Anganwadi Didis are reaching pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children, serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries, according to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi.

Private sector's role crucial for long-term innovation: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Thursday called upon the private sector to step up participation in research and development (R&D), stressing that stronger industry engagement is key to building a robust innovation ecosystem in India.