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The digital platform aims to strengthen India’s Blue economy and support the nation’s transition toward green energy and sustainable coastal growth, says the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

DPIIT, in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific, has launched the BioVerse Challenge to mentor 500 biotech start-ups over the next three years, scaling to 1,000 annually by 2030. Aligned with India’s $300Bn bioeconomy vision, the initiative will provide start-ups with training, mentorship, and global expertise through Thermo Fisher’s upcoming Genome Valley facilities and nationwide innovation centers.

The DPIIT addressed hurdles impacting infrastructure projects in Karnataka, Kerala, and Telangana, involving a total cost of Rs 10,594 crore. Discussions focused on resolving forest and wildlife clearance delays in Telangana, particularly for Reliance Jio’s 5G/4G network expansion. The initiative aims to improve connectivity in remote areas while strengthening existing 4G infrastructure across the nation.

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a high-level meeting to review key issues affecting mega infrastructure projects in the states of Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh on 24 June 2025.