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1811. Odisha cabinet gives nod to new biotech scheme, allocates Rs 1,113 crore
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Government Schemes
English
Odisha
(Bhubaneswar)
The New Indian Express
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- On June 7, 2025, the Odisha Cabinet approved the ‘Development of Biotechnology’ scheme, allocating ₹1,113.5 crore over five years (2025–2030) to boost the state’s bio-economy, research, and innovation under the Biotechnology Policy-2024.
- Chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha cabinet approved the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY) with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore to develop urban infrastructure and generate employment for over 5 lakh skilled and unskilled workers across the state.
- Starting from 2025–26, both schemes will roll out with detailed provisions for infrastructure, skilling, academia-industry collaboration, and ecosystem development. Sub-schemes under biotechnology will target education, commercialisation, and IP monetisation.
1812. India's Critical Mineral Recycling Scheme
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Government Schemes
English
Delhi
(New Delhi)
Rediff.com
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- On June 6, 2025, the Mines Ministry announced that the incentive scheme for recycling critical minerals—including lithium, copper, cobalt, and rare earth elements—is in its final stages, as part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).
- Mines Ministry Joint Secretary Dinesh Mahur confirmed a ₹1,500 crore allocation in the Union Budget for the recycling scheme. Public sector enterprises will invest ₹18,000 crore in the mission.
- Launched to support India’s green energy transition, the ₹34,300 crore NCMM aims to boost exploration, reduce imports, develop recycling and processing tech, and secure overseas mineral blocks essential for EVs, wind turbines, and clean energy grids.
1813. India, Italy agree to enhance agriculture and energy cooperation, investments
Indian Diplomacy
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Diplomatic Initiatives
English
Italy
The Hindu
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- On June 6, 2025, the government announced that India and Italy will enhance cooperation in agriculture and energy sectors following Commerce Minister two-day visit to Italy on 5 June 2025, where he co-chaired the 22nd India-Italy JCEC with Deputy PM Antonio Tajani.
- “India and Italy resolved to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food processing, and to set up Joint Working Groups in the automobile and space sectors.”
- According to the government, a delegation of leaders from about 90 companies accompanied Commerce Minister his trip, during which they visited Italian industries and held several meetings with local companies.
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1814. India’s First Solar EV Charging Station With Second-Life Battery Opens In Bengaluru
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Innovations in Bharat
English
Karnataka
(Bengaluru (Bangalore) Urban)
Times Now
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- On June 6, 2025, Karnataka launched its first solar-powered EV charging station with second-life battery storage at the BESCOM EV Hub near the airport, inaugurated by Karnataka Energy Minister K J George under the RE2EV pilot project.
- The RE2EV station began operating with a 45 kWp solar rooftop system and a 100 kWh Battery Energy Storage System made from repurposed EV batteries, enabling sustainable, grid-independent charging for up to 23 vehicles.
- Information about the RE2EV project, which is being supported by GIZ India, BESCOM, and DULT under the SUM-ACA initiative, is accessible via BESCOM's 'EV Mitra' app, according to authorities.
1815. Coal India ties up with IPRRCL to develop rail infrastructure
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Infrastructure
English
West Bengal
(Kolkata)
Economictimes.indiatimes.com
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- On June 5, 2025, in Kolkata, Coal India Ltd (CIL) signed a non-binding MoU with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRRCL) to develop rail infrastructure for CIL and its subsidiaries.
- The joint venture was set up to provide rail evacuation systems to major ports and to support their capacity and throughput.
- IPRRCL is a joint venture company formed between 11 major ports under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, which holds 90 per cent of the equity capital, and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which holds the remaining 10 per cent under the Ministry of Railways.
1816. Delhi government grants Rs 417 crore to Delhi University, unveils education schemes
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Government Schemes
English
Delhi
(New Delhi)
India Today
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- On June 6, 2025, the Delhi government released ₹417 crore to 12 fully funded Delhi University colleges, including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and Bhaskaracharya College, to ensure timely salaries and smooth operations amid prior funding delays.
- Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced new education reforms, including the launch of 75 CM Shri Schools, 100 APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs, and 250 digital libraries to boost learning with AI, AR/VR, and foreign languages.
- More than 2,500 students in Delhi were given computers, scholarships, and free JEE, NEET, and CUET coaching through a variety of programs, ensuring that kids from low-income families had fair access to higher education.
1817. Boson Cell leads India's march towards sustainable energy storage solutions
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Electric Vehicles/Automobile Sector
English
Tamil Nadu
(Chennai)
Business Standard
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- On June 6, 2025, Boson Cell, India’s first indigenous lithium cell manufacturer, launched two new variants—18350 B-30A and 21700 B-50A—to support clean mobility, drones, and renewable energy, aligning with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission
- CEO Guru Punghavan announced that Boson Cell’s lithium batteries, available in Economy, Advanced, and Extreme variants, will serve electric vehicles, solar systems, power tools, and drones through high-performance, locally-made energy solutions.
- Boson Cell expanded its manufacturing to meet India’s growing $13 billion drone market and $9.56 billion lithium battery sector, driven by initiatives like FAME II, PLI Scheme, and Drone Shakti.
1818. Odisha Dy CM Singh Deo inaugurates DNN defence laboratory in capital
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Startups in Bharat
English
Odisha
(Bhubaneswar)
THE NEWS INDIAN EXPRESS
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- On June 6, 2025, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, KV Singh Deo inaugurated Odisha’s first Deep Neural Network (DNN) laboratory at Krystellar Defence and Aerospace in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, aimed at advancing AI-driven defence technologies.
- The DNN Lab was launched to promote R&D in UAVs, hypersonic threat detection, cognitive communication, and missile defence, supporting ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in defence innovation.
- The DNN Lab will provide advanced training for defense personnel and work with DRDO, PSUs, and Indian entrepreneurs to develop domestic AI-based defense systems, according to Krystellar CEO Uday Bhanu Das.
1819. PM Modi inaugurates world’s highest railway bridge over Chenab river in J&K
FOCUS on JAMMU KASHMIR, LADAKH
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Developments in Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh-
English
Jammu and Kashmir
(Udhampur)
Hindustan Times
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- On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, marking a historic moment in India’s infrastructure journey under the ₹43,780 crore USBRL project.
- Prime Minister of India flagged off two Vande Bharat Express trains connecting Katra and Srinagar, and also inaugurated the Anji bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, completing the 272-km USBRL rail link to Kashmir.
- To boost regional connectivity and improve movement in border areas, the Prime Minister inaugurated key road and flyover projects, including the widening of NH-701 (Rafiabad–Kupwara), the Shopian bypass on NH-444, and new flyovers at Sangrama and Bemina in Srinagar.
1820. PM Modi meets ADB President Masato Kanda; $10 billion pledged for urban infrastructure in India
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Infrastructure
English
Delhi
(New Delhi)
DD News
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- On June 1, 2025, Prime Minister of India met Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda in New Delhi, where ADB pledged $10 billion over five years to boost India’s urban infrastructure, including metro expansion and municipal upgrades.
- ADB President Masato Kanda reaffirmed support for PM Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, calling it bold and promising to scale public-private financing and sustainable growth for India’s 1.4 billion citizens.
- President Kanda also met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while in India to talk about how to advance urban climate financing projects, boost rooftop solar energy, and improve rural prosperity.