Page 2 - Latest Updates on Ashwini Vaishnaw
Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund for market-led urban growth
The move marks a paradigm shift in India's urban new development approach from grant-based financing to a market-linked, reform-driven and outcome-oriented infrastructure creation
 "Cabinet approves ₹1 trn Urban Challenge Fund for market-led urban growth")
Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore corpus
The key focus would be on deep tech startups, early growth stage startups through smaller funds, tech-driven innovative manufacturing startups, and sector/stage agnostic startups
 "Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore corpus")
Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses India-US strategic ties with Sergio Gor
Vaishnaw looks forward to strong US participation in AI Summit
 "Ashwini Vaishnaw discusses India-US strategic ties with Sergio Gor")
India-US trade deal a win-win for citizens, industries, says Vaishnaw
In a post on X, Vaishnaw, the Union minister for information and broadcasting, said, 'Trade deal between the US and India will lead to a brighter future for both countries'
Budget 2026 plans seven high-speed rail corridors at ₹16 trillion outlay
Massive indigenisation has occurred in high-speed tech, detailed plan may not need foreign funding
Govt to provide AI tools, GPUs to universities, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Government to equip 500 universities with GPUs, datasets and AI tools under the IndiaAI Mission as it prepares for the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next month
Indian IT industry shifting from software to AI solutions, says Vaishnaw
Ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw said India's IT industry is moving from software to AI, re-skilling employees and training students nationwide
 "Indian IT industry shifting from software to AI solutions, says Vaishnaw")
India-made 3 nanometre chips likely by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
India targets indigenously designed 3nm chips by 2032, with plans to boost fabless startups and make the country a global semiconductor design hub
 "India-made 3 nanometre chips likely by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Micron's $2.75 bn Gujarat chip plant to begin production by February-end
During his engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the value chain in critical minerals is complex and requires cooperation across multiple stages
 "Micron's $2.75 bn Gujarat chip plant to begin production by February-end")
Global ties key to secure India's critical minerals value chain: Vaishnaw
He said that engagements at WEF, Davos reinforce Bharat's growth story, with sustained interest from global leaders in partnering with India across multiple sectors
 "Global ties key to secure India's critical minerals value chain: Vaishnaw")
Meity may cut compliance timeline for key DPDP rules to 12 months
Proposed move to shorten implementation time to 12 months from 18 months is likely to face resistance from industry players
 "Meity may cut compliance timeline for key DPDP rules to 12 months")
India is in top tier of AI economies, not second rung: Vaishnaw at Davos
Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Vaishnaw questioned the basis on which the IMF had drawn its assessment
 "India is in top tier of AI economies, not second rung: Vaishnaw at Davos")
India 'deeply engaged' with major economies on all fronts: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On being asked if India will be having a meeting with the US delegation, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The format of Davos is a format where we generally do panels and bilaterals
 "India 'deeply engaged' with major economies on all fronts: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Electronics exports hit ₹4 trillion in 2025, set to rise further: Vaishnaw
According to official estimates, electronic production reached around ₹11.3 crore and exports were to the tune of ₹3.3 trillion in 2024-25
 "Electronics exports hit ₹4 trillion in 2025, set to rise further: Vaishnaw")
Vaishnaw participates in critical minerals ministerial meeting hosted by US
Bessent convened a meeting of Finance Ministers at the United States Treasury to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals, especially rare earth elements
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India to manufacture 3 nanometre chips by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
From chips to sovereign AI, Ashwini Vaishnaw lays out how India plans to build a full-stack tech ecosystem and become a major semiconductor and AI power by 2032
 "India to manufacture 3 nanometre chips by 2032, says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
On Tuesday, Rajasthan also unveiled its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Policy 2026, which aims to promote responsible, inclusive and innovation-driven AI in the state
 "33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
10 states, 4 Union ministers to take part in World Economic Forum summit
The huge Indian delegation to the WEF Annual Meeting, to be held from January 19 to 23, comes in the context of India's efforts at diversifying its exports and its search for rare earth minerals
 "10 states, 4 Union ministers to take part in World Economic Forum summit")
Vaishnaw virtually sees breakthrough of bullet train tunnel in Maharashtra
The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, which passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is India's only high-speed rail project
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India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed
India's first bullet train will start operations on August 15, 2027; the high-speed service will be rolled out in phases, with trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph
 "India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed")