Industrial Revolution

UP witnessing industrial revolution, unimaginable decade ago: Rajnath Singh

Uttar Pradesh has seen an industrial revolution that could not have been thought of 10 years before, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. Speaking at the inauguration of a titanium and super alloy material plant of PTC Industries here, the minister said, "It is a very important thing that this inauguration is taking place on the soil of UP and it is also important that almost 10 years ago today it could not have been thought that UP would initiate such an industrial revolution." "We did not even imagine that there would be such an industrial revolution in UP. I highly appreciate our Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ji's major role in creating the atmosphere," Singh said. He further said that new technology is coming and the country produces many of the advanced materials used in technological advancement. "For many decades after independence, we were dependent on other countries of the world for the advanced materials and technology required for our defence sector and ...

Critical thinking vital as society adapts to AI: Deloitte South Asia CEO

Artificial Intelligence, the disruptive tech force reshaping industries and daily life, will create far more opportunities than it eliminates, Deloitte South Asia CEO Romal Shetty said emphasising that critical thinking and ethical oversight must stay central as society adapts to this new era. Weighing in on the ongoing debate over whether or not AI may cause a lowering of human cognitive abilities overtime, Shetty told PTI in an interview that developing independent and critical thinking is crucial when it comes to young minds. That said, at more advanced stages, AI can serve as an extremely helpful and a must-have tool, aiding, not replacing, human ingenuity. His comments assume significance against the backdrop of a new study from researchers at MIT's Media Lab on impact of GenAI on critical thinking abilities. It revealed that although AI tools can improve efficiency, in the study those who relied excessively on GenAI, overtime remembered less. To a question on impact of AI on .

Odisha set for golden period of industrial, infra development: CM Majhi

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said the state is set for an industrial revolution and a golden period for infrastructure development. Majhi said the 'double engine' government will ensure 'double development' of the state. "I firmly believe that with the joint efforts of the Central government and the state government, the next 5 years will be the golden age of infrastructure development for Odisha. There is no doubt that the double engine governments will double the development of Odisha," the CM said while addressing the gathering after unfurling the National flag in Cuttack on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day. Noting that the recent visit of the Singapore President to Odisha and the signing of eight MoUs with the state government is a vivid example towards a big change in the industrial sector, the CM said: "Our government is committed to using the precious mineral resources of the state instead of exporting them and bringing about industrial revolution i

Cabinet may approve 12 new industrial cities to boost manufacturing

The Union cabinet is expected to approve this week 12 new industrial cities in different states on the lines of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and Dholera in Gujarat to boost domestic manufacturing, an official said. Out of the 12 industrial cities, two are coming up in Andhra Pradesh and one in Bihar, the official said. The government in the Budget has announced the development of 'plug and play' industrial parks in or near 100 cities in partnership with states and the private sector to boost manufacturing. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh earlier told PTI that eight such cities are already under different stages of implementation. Trunk infrastructure has been created in four cities - Dholera (Gujarat), Auric (Maharashtra), Vikram Udyogpuri (Madhya Pradesh) and Krishnapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and allotment of land plots is underway for the industry. Similarly, in the other four, the government's special purpose vehicl

'India to lead next industrial revolution with biomanufacturing policy'

India is positioning itself at the forefront of the next industrial revolution with its new biomanufacturing policy designed to tackle food, energy and climate challenges, officials said on Sunday. Approved by the Union Cabinet on Saturday, the BioE3 policy for fostering high-performance biomanufacturing aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in different fields. High-performance biomanufacturing involves the production of products ranging from medicine to materials, tackling farming and food challenges, and promoting the manufacturing of bio-based products through the integration of advanced biotechnological processes. Laying the foundation of the BioE3 policy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Interim Budget had announced a new scheme of bio-manufacturing and bio-foundry to provide environment-friendly alternatives such as biodegradable polymers, bio-plastics, biopharmaceuticals and bio agri inputs. India aims to lead the next industrial revolution. Unlike the ...

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India can't miss 4th industrial rev, opportunity won't come again: PM Modi

India cannot afford to miss the fourth industrial revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, while stressing that such "repeated opportunities" would not come again.Addressing a gathering after launching developmental projects in Maharashtra, PM Modi said India had already missed out on making the most out of the industrial revolutions in the past."When the first industrial revolution came, India could not take benefit from it. We lagged behind in the second and third industrial revolution, but today when it's time for the fourth industrial revolution, India cannot miss it. A long-term vision is pivotal for stable growth and development. India cannot miss the fourth industrial revolution, opportunity won't come again," PM Modi said.Mentioning the need for permanent solutions to problems, the Prime Minister stated that the country cannot move ahead with shortcuts and highlighted that the "base of permanent development is infrastructure"."No country can run with shortcuts. A ...

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