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The Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar is designed to detect and track aerial targets operating in the low-altitude environment. According to the Ministry of Defence, the system can detect fighter-sized targets as well as mini and micro drones.
During the New Delhi programme, IAF officials explained the operational requirements and technological priorities outlined in the roadmap. The Air Force also distributed copies of the roadmap booklet to participating industry representatives, enabling companies to gain a clearer understanding of the capabilities required for future unmanned operations.
The agreement introduces a mechanism for the advance electronic exchange of origin-related information between Indian and New Zealand customs authorities. This information plays an important role in determining whether goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Agrivoltaics, also known as AgriPV, is an innovative approach that combines agricultural cultivation with solar electricity generation on the same land. Instead of dedicating farmland exclusively to solar installations, agrivoltaic systems position solar panels above or between crops, allowing agricultural activities to continue while generating clean electricity.
During his visit to Berlin, Piyush Goyal will participate in the Berlin Global Dialogue, an international platform bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and economic experts. The Minister will highlight India’s macroeconomic stability, expanding manufacturing capabilities and growing importance in building resilient global supply chains.
Marcha Rice received recognition under India’s Geographical Indications (GI) system, with its registration certificate issued on 31 July 2023. The recognition formally established the association between this indigenous agricultural product and its geographical origin in Bihar, strengthening efforts to preserve a traditional rice variety cultivated by generations of farmers.
Gobindabhog is native to the Lower Gangetic plains and the Rarh region of Bengal, where farmers have cultivated it for centuries. Its traditional growing zone extends across districts such as Bardhaman, Hooghly, Nadia, Bankura, Birbhum, Murshidabad, Howrah and North 24 Parganas.
Swadeshi Empresa Private Limited developed the FF Bot as a remotely operated unmanned ground vehicle designed to assist firefighters in dangerous environments. The system forms part of the company’s growing portfolio of robotic firefighting and emergency response technologies.
Ammunic Systems specialises in weapon systems engineering, with particular emphasis on technologies used in modern military munitions. Its principal areas of expertise include advanced electronic fuzes, warhead development, electronic initiation systems and specialised weapon integration. These capabilities are relevant to a variety of defence applications, ranging from conventional munitions to weapons intended for unmanned platforms.
The Regional Connectivity Scheme, popularly known as UDAN, was launched on 21 October 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy. Its objective was to make regional air travel affordable while encouraging airlines to operate commercially sustainable services between underserved destinations.
