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The establishment of medical colleges in remote and underserved districts forms an important part of the government’s strategy. New institutions are being developed by linking medical colleges with existing district and referral hospitals, allowing students to receive clinical training while strengthening healthcare services in regions that previously had limited access to medical education and specialist treatment.
Ayaan Suri and Tanash Garg represented Team System Override in one of the championship’s most technically demanding student categories. The Indian team was paired with Croatia’s NLO Rescue CRO Team for the SuperTeam event, in which students from different countries had to integrate their independently designed robotic systems and complete a coordinated rescue mission.
According to information shared by the government in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on July 23, 2026, the Department of Youth Affairs has partnered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to promote the Prime Minister Internship Scheme through the MY Bharat digital platform and its nationwide volunteer network.
There were four Jury Members from India: Prof. Subhajit Bandyopadhyay as Head Mentor, Dr. Indrani Sen (HBCSE, Mumbai) as Mentor, Dr. Anubendu Adhikary (IIT Kharagpur) and Dr. Jayasree Gopalakrishnan (NES Ratnam College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai) as Scientific Observers.
The team was accompanied by two leaders: Prof. Rekha Vartak (Retd. HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai) and Dr. Anupama Ronad (HBCSE-TIFR), and two Scientific Observers: Dr. Ranjithsinh Devkar (M. S. University, Baroda) and Dr. Siddhesh Ghag (UM-DAE Centre of Excellence in Basic Sciences, Mumabi).
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh announced the initiative at an event organised by NITI Aayog in New Delhi on July 16, 2026. He said the programme would help India develop an independent talent ecosystem capable of supporting the country’s rapidly expanding bioeconomy.
The achievement reflects the strength of India’s Olympiad programme, spearheaded by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), an aided institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
The move is also aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020, which encourages leading Indian institutions to build an international presence and offer world-class learning beyond India’s borders. By taking Indian management education to Indonesia, the project will help position India as a trusted knowledge partner in Asia.
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The Panchatantra is one of India’s most celebrated ancient collections of animal fables and moral stories. Traditionally composed to teach young princes the principles of wise conduct, leadership, diplomacy and practical decision-making, its stories continue to remain relevant for children and adults across cultures.
