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Government initiatives continue to prioritize educational advancement and innovation across India, reinforcing a national commitment to skill development and global engagement. The Ministry of Education’s ULLAS initiative and the Seva First Innovation Challenge, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, aim to empower learners and foster a culture of critical thinking and deep-tech innovation. Highlighting India’s deep-tech startups and research projects through initiatives like Bharat Innovates further underscores the nation’s ambition to connect young innovators with international opportunities and cultivate a robust innovation ecosystem, ultimately contributing to a more skilled workforce and a globally competitive knowledge economy.
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Education Ministry Launches Seva First Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to combine innovation with service for Viksit Bharat 2047.
The challenge targets youth across f