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1101. ICGS Adamya, first in new FPV series, commissioned at Paradip
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
English
Odisha
(Jagatsinghapur)
The Statesman
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- On September 19, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Adamya was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha. It is the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) to enhance India’s maritime security and surveillance capabilities.
- Commanded by Commandant (JG) Anurag Pandey with 5 officers and 34 personnel, Adamya was indigenously designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content under the “Make in India” initiative.
- The 51-meter vessel displaces 320 tons, achieves 28 knots speed, has a 1500 nm endurance, and features a 30 mm CRN91 gun, two 12.7 mm SRCGs, Integrated Bridge, Platform, and Power Management Systems. It will safeguard India’s maritime interests under the Coast Guard’s NE region.
1102. Centre seeks to accelerate ₹24,000 crore PM JANMAN initiative for tribal welfare
Initiatives for Development of Tribals
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Central Government Schemes for Tribals
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India
DD News
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- The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) hosted a National Conference of District Magistrates at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 21 January 2025, to accelerate the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN).
- Launched on November 15, 2023, to commemorate Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, the initiative seeks to enhance the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across the country.
- With a ₹24,000 crore budget allocated over three years (2023-2026), PM JANMAN aims to bridge developmental gaps in tribal areas by providing essential services, including housing, healthcare, education, clean drinking water, road connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
1103. PM transformed J&K: Nine landmark healthcare projects erase decades of neglect (2014-2025)
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Jammu And Kashmir/Ladakh
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Jammu and Kashmir
(Srinagar)
Organiser
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- The landscape of healthcare in J&K is undergoing a profound transformation. What was once a region with underserved medical facilities is now witnessing an unprecedented wave of development, thanks to dedicated efforts from the central government.
- As of March 31, 2021, Jammu and Kashmir had remarkably strengthened its primary healthcare infrastructure under the National Health Mission (NHM). The region boasted an extensive network of 2,470 Sub-Centres, 923 Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and 77 Community Health Centres (CHCs), significantly enhancing grassroots healthcare access.
- Further bolstering specialised care, J&K’s maternal and child health facilities included 32 Sick Newborn Care Units (SNCUs), 69 Newborn Stabilization Units (NBSUs), and 282 Newborn Care Corners (NBCCs).
- To bridge the gap in remote and underserved areas, Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) had been strategically deployed in 10 districts, ensuring healthcare reaches even the most challenging terrains.
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1104. On Mission Tribal Outreach, PM Launches Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
Initiatives for Development of Tribals
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Central Government Schemes for Tribals
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Jharkhand
(Hazaribag)
The Indian Tribal
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- The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a package for basic scheme saturation in tribal-majority villages across 550 districts, at an event in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district, where PM also laid the foundation stones for a host of other projects intended to benefit tribal people across the country.
- The package, originally coined as the PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA), was cleared by the Union Cabinet last month as an umbrella package to implement existing schemes in 63,000 Scheduled Tribe-majority villages.
- 25 interventions planned under the package launched by the Prime Minister on Wednesday. An outlay of ₹79,156 crore, to be spent over five years, has been cleared by the Union Cabinet. Of this, the Central share will be ₹56,333 crore and the share of respective States will be ₹22,823 crore.
1105. Serentica signs PPA with SECI for 100 MW round the clock clean energy project
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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India
The Economic Times
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- On September 18, 2025, Serentica Renewables signed a landmark agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 100 MW clean energy project, marking India’s first-ever “load-following” Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
- The PPA, designed with SECI and state DISCOMs, commits Serentica to deliver at least 80% of the hourly electricity demand each month. Supply obligations will range from 17 MW during low demand to 100 MW during peak hours, using a mix of wind, solar, and battery storage.
- The project is expected to generate 400 GWh annually. Serentica CEO Akshay Hiranandani said the load-following PPA showcases innovation in renewable contracting, supporting decarbonization while strengthening grid stability.
1106. Coratia Technologies secures Rs 66cr contract with Indian Navy for underwater robotics
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India – Defence Sector
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Odisha
(Bhubaneswar)
Times Of India
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- On September 18, 2025, Odisha-based startup Coratia Technologies, incubated at NIT Rourkela, signed a ₹66 crore contract with the Indian Navy for the large-scale integration of India-developed Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROVs).
- The deal, signed in the presence of senior Navy officials, involves supplying and maintaining underwater robots Jalasimha and Jaladuta, plus the autonomous surface vehicle Navya. Equipped with AI, these systems support sonar mapping and real-time analytics.
- Aligned with Make in India, the cost-effective UWROVs are already used by SAIL, IOCL, and TATA Steel. Coratia recently raised ₹17.4 crore in Pre-Series A funding. The global underwater robotics market is forecast to hit $9.53 billion by 2030.
1107. Government Sanctions INR 140 Cr Supplementary Budget for National Bioenergy Programme Phase-I
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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India
Energetica
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- On September 18, 2025, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) approved an additional INR 140 crore for the National Bioenergy Programme Phase-I, raising its total outlay to INR 998 crore for FY 2021–22 to 2025–26 across India.
- The MNRE Bio-Energy Division will distribute funds under three sub schemes Waste to Energy, Biomass, and Biogas. INR 37.5 crore, 52.5 crore, and 50 crore respectively have been allocated, with flexible fund use to meet project requirements nationwide.
- Revised guidelines simplify inspection norms for biomass units, linking subsidies to a 10-hour performance window at 80% capacity. Waste-to-Energy support is released in two stages, tying CFA to plant operations, ensuring transparency and accelerating India’s bioenergy transition.
1108. Rolls-Royce expands India innovation footprint by opening a new facility Bengaluru
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Investment in Bharat by companies of other countries
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Karnataka
(Bengaluru (Bangalore) Urban)
The Hindu
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- On September 17, 2025, Rolls-Royce inaugurated its expanded Global Capability and Innovation Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka, aiming to strengthen engineering, digital capabilities, and enterprise services across Civil Aerospace, Defence, and Power Systems businesses.
- The centre will house Rolls-Royce’s global digital capabilities, enterprise services teams, and engineering units supporting civil and defence operations. The expansion also aligns with plans to double sourcing from India over five years, integrating local suppliers into its global supply chain.
- The Bengaluru hub will become Rolls-Royce’s largest capability centre globally, supporting key corporate functions and fostering talent development, innovation, and engineering excellence. Over 1,400 Rolls-Royce engines already power Indian Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army platforms, with more than 3,000 employees across India contributing to global programmes.
1109. UP’s YEIDA Zone Gets INR 3,000 Crore Investment From RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group for 3 GW Solar Cell Facility
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
English
Uttar Pradesh
(Lucknow)
Energetica
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- On September 18, 2025, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Uttar Pradesh, approved two major industrial projects worth around ₹3,500 crore in renewable energy and automotive manufacturing.
- The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group will establish an integrated solar ecosystem hub with a 3 GW solar cell facility and a 60 MW captive solar and energy storage system on 100 acres of land in Sector-8D of YEIDA, involving an investment of over ₹3,000 crore.
- The solar hub aims to utilize advanced technologies like TOPCon and Perovskite-Tandem cells, promising 28–30% efficiency and lowering electricity generation costs by up to 15%. It is expected to create 1,200 direct and 4,000 indirect jobs.
1110. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis inaugurates new Amalner-Beed railway line
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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Maharashtra
(Beed)
Economic Times
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- On September 17, 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurated the new Amalner–Beed railway line at Beed and flagged off the Beed–Ahilyanagar train, fulfilling a decades-long dream of the people of Beed district, Maharashtra.
- At the ceremony, CM paid tribute to the late Gopinathrao Munde and former MP Kesharkaku Kshirsagar, highlighting their vision and struggle for this project. Deputy CM , Beed guardian minister, and Environment Minister also attended the programme.
- The CM noted that after 2014, the Centre and the state accelerated railway funding, with the Modi government allocating ₹21,000 crore for Marathwada railway projects compared to only ₹450 crore in the previous decade.