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The TIFAC is to come up with a white paper on strategizing the revival of the Indian economy after the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course. Key Focus of the White Paper The think tank is to come up with strategies for reviving the Indian economy after the COVID-19 crisis. It is to focus on: Strengthening ..
‘Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients’ Report Published by TIFAC
Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council, an autonomous organization working under the Department of Science and Technology, has released the report on the API development in India. The report titled ‘Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – Status, Issues, Technology Readiness’ has focused on the need to beef up the indigenous production of the APIs in the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) • Pharmaceutical Industry • TIFAC
GoI: White Paper released on Focused Interventions for Make in India
On July 10, 2020, the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released white paper on “Focused Intervention for Make in India”. Highlights The document released outlines technology and policy imperatives required to revive Indian Economy. The white paper was prepared by TIFAC (Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council). About the White Paper ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan • Food Processing • Harsh Vardhan • Indian Economy • Make in India • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare • TIFAC
TIFAC to come up with COVID-19 revival strategy
A team of scientists from Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is to prepare a revival strategy to help in the growth of Indian Economy post COVID-19 lock down. Highlights The strategy is to strengthen Make in India initiative, develop technology driven transparent Public Distribution System, reduce imports, efficient rural health care delivery, adoption ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI) • COVID-19 • Employment • Indian Science Congress • labour market • Machine learning • Migrant workers • TIFAC
TIFAC under Ministry of Science and Technology launches Vigyan Jyoti
On March 8, 2020, TIFAC operating under Ministry of Science and Technology launched Vigyan Jyoti. The scheme was announced to celebrate International Women’s Day. Highlights The Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) launched Vigyan Jyoti in order to encourage women to take science as their career. Under the scheme, selected qualified women from more ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Department of Science and Technology (DST) • IIITs • IIT • NIT • STEM • TIFAC • Women Empowerment
ICFRE and TIFAC ink MoU for supporting Forest Based Communities
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment Council (TIFAC) have signed MoU to provide livelihood opportunities and augment income of forest based communities. The MoU will be valid for period of 10 years. Features of MoU Prioritization of technologies developed by ICFRE in consultation with stakeholders. Patent ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Topics: Environment • Forest Rights • ICFRE • Science and Technology • TIFAC