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51. AI Summit 2026: Baba Farid University Signs MoU for Digital Health Collaboration
- The India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked the beginning of a new era of innovation, focusing on how Artificial Intelligence can deliver population-scale impact through collaboration across India's academic, public and private ecosystems.
- From agriculture and healthcare to education and essential services, institutions and partners highlighted the use of AI technologies to address key challenges and drive change.
- Amid this forward-looking dialogue, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to join the Consortium of Innovative Health Universities (CIHU) as one of its five founding members.
- The MoU was executed between the Health Parliament, a global health policy think-tank, and the Academy of Digital Health Sciences (ADHS), jointly acting as the Secretariat of CIHU, and Baba Farid University of Health Sciences as the member university.
52. TryfactaConnex Signs MoU with UP Govt for 1 GW AI Data Centre, Announces USD 7.7 Bn Investment
- TryfactaConnex, an affiliate of US-based Tryfacta, Inc., has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to launch its India AI infrastructure platform, including an initial investment of approximately USD 7.7 billion to develop a 1 GW hyperscale AI data center campus.
- The project establishes the foundation for a vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform that combines compute capacity and dedicated energy generation, designed for large-scale artificial intelligence workloads.
- The campus is structured to support hyperscalers, sovereign AI initiatives, enterprise cloud operators, and advanced research institutions requiring high-density compute and long-term energy reliability.
- TryfactaConnex expects the development to support domestic cloud infrastructure, AI model training, enterprise computing, and public-sector digital platforms while positioning India as a competitive global AI compute hub.
53. India signs Pax Silica declaration, joins US initiative on AI, critical minerals
- India on 20 February 2026, signed a declaration to join a US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica', aimed at strengthening resilient supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence while countering China’s dominance in rare earths.
- The declaration was signed at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking India’s formal entry into a framework designed to build a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven supply chain for critical minerals and AI.
- The initiative seeks to enhance technological cooperation and ensure secure access to key resources essential for next-generation industries. India is seen as a crucial node in Pax Silica due to its vast talent pool and largely untapped mineral resources.
- The Pax Silica initiative was launched in December last year at a summit in Washington, with partner nations including Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
54. Shah unveils mascots as countdown for census 2027 begins
- On 5 March 2026, the Union Home Minister of India unveiled the official mascots and began the countdown for Census 2027 at an event in New Delhi, marking preparations for India’s next nationwide population census.
- The initiative was led by the Union Home Minister of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, which will conduct the census using digital tools, trained enumerators, and technology-based data collection.
- Census 2027 will be India’s first digital census, aiming to improve accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in population data collection, which supports policy planning, governance, and socio-economic development across the country.
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55. Himachal expands advanced healthcare as CM inaugurates robotic surgery at Nerchowk Medical College
- On 6 March 2026, robotic surgery services were inaugurated at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College, Nerchowk, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, aiming to expand advanced healthcare facilities and improve precision surgical treatment in the state.
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated the facility, which will function through state-of-the-art robotic surgical technology, specialised medical teams, and modern infrastructure to provide minimally invasive and high-precision surgeries.
- The initiative seeks to strengthen tertiary healthcare services, reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state for advanced treatment, and promote modern medical technology, improved patient outcomes, and better healthcare accessibility in Himachal Pradesh.
56. Amit Shah inaugurates Sulphuric Acid Plant at IFFCO Paradeep, highlights dairy expansion plan for Odisha
- On 6 March 2026, the Union Home Minister of India inaugurated a sulphuric acid plant at IFFCO’s fertiliser complex in Paradeep, Odisha, aiming to enhance domestic fertiliser production and strengthen India’s agricultural supply chain.
- Union Home Minister of India and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) officials launched the facility, which will operate using advanced industrial processes to convert sulphur into sulphuric acid, improving fertiliser manufacturing efficiency and supporting agricultural productivity.
- During the event, Union Home Minister also highlighted plans to expand Odisha’s dairy sector, focusing on increasing milk production, strengthening cooperative networks, and boosting farmers’ income, alongside promoting industrial growth and agricultural development in the state.
57. India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation
- On 6 March 2026, India and Finland renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental cooperation in New Delhi, India, to strengthen bilateral collaboration in environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development.
- The MoU was renewed by India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Finland’s Ministry of the Environment, promoting cooperation through policy dialogue, joint projects, technology exchange, research collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
- The renewed agreement focuses on air and water pollution control, circular economy, biodiversity conservation, waste management, and climate change mitigation, enhancing long-term environmental partnership and sustainable solutions between India and Finland. 🌍🌱
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58. India records 37% rise in new firms entering business
- On March 5, 2026, data released in New Delhi, India, showed new company registrations rose 37% year-on-year to 24,136 in February, indicating strong entrepreneurial activity and improving business sentiment across the country.
- According to industry experts such as AKM Global managing partner Amit Maheshwari, the surge was driven by entrepreneurs registering private limited firms, supported by the government’s digital push and pro-startup policies that simplify compliance and encourage formal business creation.
- The services sector—especially IT, consulting, and professional services—dominated registrations, with about 300 AI startups launched monthly and 248 formed in February, while small businesses with an average paid-up capital of ₹6 lakh accounted for most new companies.
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59. MeitY Launches Indigenous 30 kW EV Integrated Drive System at Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- On March 2, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched an indigenous 30 kW Wide Band Gap-based Integrated Drive System for electric vehicles at Indian Institute of Technology Madras in Chennai, advancing India’s EV power electronics capabilities.
- The system was developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Lucas TVS under the National Mission on Power Electronics Technology, integrating motor and inverter into a compact high-efficiency EV powertrain unit.
- The 30 kW drive system, designed for compact electric cars and fleet mobility, uses Wide Band Gap semiconductor technology to improve efficiency and power density, reduce reliance on imported EV components, support localisation, MSME manufacturing, and align with Production-Linked Incentive schemes.
60. Canada Expands India Education Ties With $100M Scholarships for Indian Students
- On March 2, 2026, Canada and India agreed on a new education cooperation strategy that includes $100 million scholarships for Indian students, along with expanded academic partnerships across Canada and India under the bilateral talent and innovation framework
- The strategy was announced by Canadian federal officials, with the University of Toronto leading the scholarship initiative, using funds to offer fully funded study opportunities for up to 200 Indian students via admissions, tuition, and living expense support.
- The partnership also formalised multiple university MOUs for student and faculty exchanges, joint research, hybrid campuses, and dual degrees in strategic sectors like AI, healthcare, clean energy, and agriculture to deepen education and innovation collaboration.
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