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MSME Growth Conclave in Vijayawada on May 25

MSME Growth Conclave in Vijayawada on May 25

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In an attempt to transform the State’s industrial ecosystem through sustainable and resource-efficient technologies, the Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch Energy and Water Efficiency programmes for MSMEs in partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The initiative will be unveiled during the ‘MSME Growth Conclave’ scheduled to be held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on May 25. In a statement on Wednesday, Industries Secretary N. Yuvaraj said the programme aligns with the Centre’s RAMP initiative and Andhra Pradesh’s MSME development policy, focusing on energy audits, water efficiency, technology upgradation and sustainable manufacturing across 15 MSME clusters covering over 1,000 enterprises. The Detailed Project Reports will recommend energy-efficient machinery, water recycling systems and process optimisation measures. The State government has also launched 175 MSME Parks, with proposed investments exceeding ₹1,000 crore and employment potential for nearly 21,795 persons. Officials said Andhra Pradesh currently has over 21 lakh MSMEs contributing significantly to industrial growth and employment generation,he added. A review meeting was held by Mr. Yuvaraj with MSME Development Corporation CEO M. …

SBI Youth for India Conclave brings together 150 changemakers from across country| India News

SBI Youth for India Conclave brings together 150 changemakers from across country| India News

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Kochi, The SBI Youth for India Fellowship, a flagship initiative of SBI Foundation, convened its annual Conclave 2026 here, bringing together over 150 young changemakers from across the country. SBI Youth for India Conclave brings together 150 changemakers from across country The conclave, held on Saturday, served as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and showcasing grassroots interventions driving rural transformation. It was attended by SBI Foundation Managing Director Swapan Dhar, President and COO Jagannath Sahoo, and Programme Head Gyan Prakash, among other dignitaries, who shared insights on youth-led social innovation and rural development. The 2026 edition marked 15 years of the fellowship’s impact in rural India, according to a SBI statement. Over the years, the programme has enabled young professionals to work with communities and partner NGOs in areas such as education, healthcare, environmental sustainability and rural livelihoods, it said. The Kochi conclave highlighted the expanding presence of the initiative in southern India, with a focus on alumni-led projects from Kerala and other regions. More than 170 participants representing diverse sectors and geographies attended …

Navy chief calls for joint action on Indian Ocean threats at Goa Maritime Conclave

Navy chief calls for joint action on Indian Ocean threats at Goa Maritime Conclave

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Panaji: Common challenges and emerging threats in the Indian Ocean demand a collective response, Chief of the Indian Navy Dinesh K Tripathi said while hosting the 5th Goa Maritime Conclave at the Naval War College in Goa. Tripathi also said that India was willing to take the lead in helping the countries of the region combat joint threats. Addressing the heads of 14 Indian Ocean countries who were in Goa as part of the conclave, Adm Tripathi also said that India was willing to take the lead in helping the countries of the region combat joint threats. “Across the world, we have seen how collaborative maritime operations produce tangible outcomes. When nations operate together with clearly defined objectives, they generate both deterrence and reassurance… coordinated activities in our region – whether directed at IUU (Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated) fishing, trafficking or other illegal maritime activities – can significantly enhance security and stability across the Indian Ocean Region,” he said, adding that the month-long deployment of an Indian naval ship as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR to the …

Union Minister lauds State’s education reforms at AI Conclave in Delhi

Union Minister lauds State’s education reforms at AI Conclave in Delhi

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Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan at the stall put up by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department, at the AI Conclave in Delhi on Thursday. Union Minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday appreciated the innovative initiatives introduced by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, including PAL Labs, the Mid-Day Meal programme, Clicker, Guaranteed FLN, Chatbot services, and AI-enabled face recognition system. A statement released by the Samagra Shiksha wing said the Minister, along with Secretary, Ministry of Education Sanjay Kumar, visited the special stall set up by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department at the ongoing AI Conclave in New Delhi. Andhra Pradesh Commissioner of School Education V. Vijay Rama Raju briefed the dignitaries about the education reforms being implemented in Andhra Pradesh and the digital learning opportunities being provided to students. Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao explained the progress being achieved at the field level. Officials from several States visited the stalls, observed the education reforms being implemented in Andhra Pradesh and appreciated how these reforms …

Defence conclave lays emphasis on importance of integrated warfighting in future conflicts| India News

Defence conclave lays emphasis on importance of integrated warfighting in future conflicts| India News

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New Delhi, A high-level Joint Operations Conclave was held on February 5-6 with the objective of deepening intra-service and inter-service interactions at the operational level of warfare, officials said on Friday. Defence conclave lays emphasis on importance of integrated warfighting in future conflicts The conclave, hosted by the Headquarters Western Air Command , also had the objective of strengthening joint operational capabilities across the defence forces in an increasingly complex multi-domain environment, they said. The high-level conclave was held under the All Domain Joint Operations Exercise 2026 Framework, the defence ministry said in a statement. The Western Air Command is based at Subroto Park in New Delhi. “The conclave was focused on deepening intra-service and inter-service interactions at the operational level of warfare, with the objective of strengthening joint operational capabilities across the Indian defence forces in an increasingly complex multi-domain environment,” it said. The ADJO Exercise 2026 constitutes an important milestone, which is expected to play a decisive role in building a truly interoperable and future-ready joint force capable of prevailing across the full …

Kerala for All conclave: Kerala urged to build world-class accessibility model in tourism

Kerala for All conclave: Kerala urged to build world-class accessibility model in tourism

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(from left) Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India with K. Biju, Secretary, Kerala Tourism, and S. Anandan, Resident Editor, Kerala, The Hindu, during a Kerala for All conclave session on Kochi on Sunday | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat Kerala should focus on a few destinations, build standards that match the best in the world, infuse technology, and partner with stakeholders to create a world-class accessibility model, said Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. He was speaking at the session ‘Vision Kerala for All: Shaping the Future of Kerala Tourism’ at the two-day conclave ‘Kerala for All – Tourism Without Barriers’, jointly organised by Kerala Tourism and The Hindu Group, in Kochi on Sunday. Mr. Billa said that although every project of the Central and State governments has accessibility provisions written into it, implementation is not happening. He stressed the need to think about accessibility beyond hard infrastructure and to incorporate assistive technologies powered by artificial intelligence. He also emphasised the importance …

Kerala for All conclave Day 2 LIVE: Final day to deliberate on future of Kerala tourism

Kerala for All conclave Day 2 LIVE: Final day to deliberate on future of Kerala tourism

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A panel discussion on Day 1 of the Kerala for All conclave, on January 31, in Kochi x | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin The second day of ‘Kerala for All’, the two-day knowledge conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism jointly organised by Kerala Tourism and The Hindu, is structured around governance, institutional direction, innovation, and sector-wide implementation.  Building on the conceptual and design-led discussions on opening day, day two brings policymakers, administrators, practitioners and industry leaders together to outline pathways to embed inclusive thinking into the future of Kerala’s tourism landscape. Kerala for All conclave Day 1 highlights The two-day conclave, being held in Kochi, explores themes such as accessibility, gender inclusion, digital enablement, infrastructure design, mobility planning and hospitality readiness, to translate global best practices into actionable insights for Kerala.  The conclave features an eminent gathering of Ministers, senior government officials, experts in accessible and inclusive design, representatives from United Nations agencies, urban planners, architects, infrastructure specialists, hospitality leaders, industry associations, NGOs and community voices. Follow live updates here: Disclaimer: We do not own …

Kerala for All conclave LIVE: Two-day conclave that focuses on inclusive and accessible tourism kicks off

Kerala for All conclave LIVE: Two-day conclave that focuses on inclusive and accessible tourism kicks off

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‘Viksit Bharat for all’, says Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group “When you talk about Viksit Bharat, you mean Viksit Bharat for all — including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Dalit, Muslim, Hindu, persons with disabilities, acid attack warriors, and more. You cannot have infrastructure or tourism for a few and not for all,” says Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

MSME Growth Conclave in Vijayawada on May 25

Charter of rights for People Living with HIV and ART to be placed before State HIV conclave

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A charter of rights calling for zero tolerance for stigma, denial and discrimination in healthcare, education, workplaces, prisons, shelters and social protection schemes for people living with HIV in Karnataka will be placed for endorsement at the State HIV Conclave 2026, “Jeevotsava”, to be held in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Drafted by the Karnataka Network of Positive People (KNP), which now uses the term People Living with HIV and ART (PLHA), the charter outlines rights-based guarantees that PLHA say are essential to strengthen the State’s HIV response. What it seeks The proposed charter seeks to ensure dignity and non-discrimination, privacy and confidentiality of HIV status, access to comprehensive health services, and functional accountability mechanisms across government departments. It also emphasises service access for communities facing intersecting stigma, including sex workers, transgender persons, sexual minorities and people who inject drugs. Around 400 PLHA from 30 districts, including nearly 70 youth, are expected to participate in discussions at the conclave, which is being organised under the aegis of the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA). H. Shashidar Shetty, …

CM Mann Inaugurates Punjab’s First Startup Conclave, Says Innovation, Hard Work Key To Growth | India News

CM Mann Inaugurates Punjab’s First Startup Conclave, Says Innovation, Hard Work Key To Growth | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 21:03 IST CM Mann inaugurated Startup Punjab Conclave 2026 at LPU, Kapurthala, celebrating innovation with over 100 startups, seed grants, and a focus on youth-led entrepreneurship. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. (PTI file photo) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated the state’s first Startup Punjab Conclave at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Kapurthala, underscoring innovation, hard work and entrepreneurship as the cornerstone of the government’s economic vision. Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab, the Startup Punjab Conclave 2026 was positioned as a flagship state-level platform celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship and the state’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem. With over 100 startups participating, seed grants being disbursed, and industry leaders, investors, incubators, academic experts and policymakers coming together, the conclave highlighted the government’s institutional backing for new business ideas. The Chief Minister urged Punjab’s youth to become job creators, unveiling “Update and Create” as the new mantra for youth-led growth.Interacting with entrepreneurs, Mann said the government’s objective is to transform Punjab’s youth from job seekers into …