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The importance of NSVs lies in their ability to turn road inspection from a slow manual process into a fast, evidence-based digital system. Earlier, highway surveys could cover only 20 to 80 km in a day. With the new technology, NSVs can survey up to 300 km per day, allowing defects to be detected quickly and repair action to begin faster. This speed matters because potholes, surface cracks and uneven road patches directly affect passenger comfort, vehicle safety and accident risk.

PM Vishwakarma is built around the three pillars of Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi. Through OSOP, the government is focusing on the Samriddhi pillar by helping artisans sell their products in busy railway locations. These outlets increase visibility, create better sales opportunities and support sustainable livelihoods for artisans who often struggle to reach larger markets.

The strength of Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra lies in its simplicity. Farmers do not need to install a new app, visit an office, or wait for field-level support. They can save the number +91 4024598180 on WhatsApp and ask questions in any Indian language. The chatbot provides free, instant and research-based answers on crops such as groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger and other oilseeds. Its advisory covers variety selection, crop management, pest and disease control, irrigation practices, post-harvest handling and seed availability.

VivaTech 2026 will be held from June 17 to 20 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The event brings together startups, investors, governments, innovators, technology companies and global industry leaders. India’s presence at the event will be led by the India Trade Promotion Organisation, with participation from key government departments, startups, unicorns, investors and digital enterprises. The message is clear: India is moving from being a major technology market to becoming a technology shaper.