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Kathua in J&K Emerges as New Pharmaceutical Hub as ₹600-Crore Orchid Pharma Facility Takes Shape

The project is being developed by Orchid Pharma with facilitation support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), which operates under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The initiative is being supported through the Government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity in critical sectors.

India Moves Toward Satellite Life-Extension Technology with Support for OrbitAID

The support is aimed at developing indigenous on-orbit satellite docking and refueling technology, a critical capability that can extend the operational life of satellites already operating in space. The project, titled “Development of Docking and Refueling Systems for In-Space Life Extension of Satellites,” reflects the Government of India’s broader vision of encouraging private participation in the space sector while strengthening domestic capabilities in advanced space technologies.