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Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Telecom and Networking Products Manufacturing in India

The PLI Scheme is being launched by DoT with the objective to boost domestic manufacturing in the telecom and networking products by incentivising incremental investments and turnover with total outlay of Rs. 12,195 crore. The scheme is effective from 1st April, 2021. Investment made by successful applicants in India from 1st April, 2021 onwards and up to FY 2024-25 shall be eligible, subject to qualifying incremental annual thresholds. The support under the Scheme shall be provided for a period of five (5) years, i.e. from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26.

‘New Aviation Policy to Give Fillip to Export of Aircraft Maintenance Services by 2025’

In its bid to encourage air service operators to carry out aircraft maintenance activities within the country, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in September announced a new policy, which includes leasing of land through open tenders and abolishing royalty charged by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business. Besides, as per the policy announced by civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, land allotment for entities setting up MRO facilities will be for a period of 30 years from the current three to five years as the government aims to make India a “global MRO hub.”

Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance Along LAC in Eastern Theatre

The Army Aviation Brigade at Missamari is the main stage for the provisioning of logistics, surveillance and combat preparedness for the Army deployments in the 4 Corps, which is part of Eastern Command. The indigenously developed ALH Dhruva has a major role to play. It is one of the best helicopters in the world that provides mobility in the dense forest areas and rugged terrain of the sector.

IIT Researchers Working on First-of-its Kind Geography Based Smart Speed Warning System

“Traditional warning systems are based on the fixed speed threshold, however, the concept of a smart warning system is based on upcoming road infrastructure and vehicle location. On approaching curves along a roadway, including blind curves or hairpin bends, vehicles equipped with such a system will warn drivers in advance, which will allow drivers to adopt corrective actions and avoid accidents,” he added.