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Digital India: eSaras Platform Reaches 8.99 Crore SHG Members

Tech Observer Desk — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:50:52 +0000

The eSaras digital commerce platform has reached over 8.99 crore registered Self-Help Group members, enabling rural women entrepreneurs to sell products directly to customers across India through government-backed infrastructure.

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Centre proposes Communication Technology Task Force for 6G, telecom self-reliance

Tech Observer Desk — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:10:55 +0000

The government has proposed establishing a Communication Technology Task Force to coordinate India's telecom R&D efforts, with focus on 6G, AI-native networks and indigenous semiconductor development.

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Centre approves ₹5,629 crore for Gujarat rural broadband under BharatNet

Mohd Ujaley — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:58:15 +0000

The Centre has approved ₹5,629 crore for Gujarat's amended BharatNet programme, which will upgrade broadband infrastructure across 14,287 gram panchayats and enable over five lakh rural home fibre connections.

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Department of Posts, TRAI to survey mobile network quality in 5.68 lakh villages

Tech Observer Desk — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:21:03 +0000

The Department of Posts and TRAI have partnered to survey mobile network performance across 5.68 lakh villages. Over 1.4 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks will collect field data on Airtel, Jio, Vi and BSNL services using a TRAI-developed Android app.

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MeitY begins search for new STPI Director General, deadline 25 August

Mohd Ujaley — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:57:19 +0000

New Director General to steer STPI's next phase as the organisation deepens focus on AI, startups, semiconductors and digital innovation.

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AI Could Add ₹70,000 Crore to India’s Farm Economy Annually: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Tech Observer Desk — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:42:38 +0000

Dr. Jitendra Singh said AI-driven optimisation could add ₹70,000 crore annually to India's agricultural economy through better crop management and resource efficiency.

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Centre to pilot ULPIN-DIGIPIN integration for land and address data

Tech Observer Desk — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:37:01 +0000

The government will pilot integration of ULPIN land parcel codes with DIGIPIN digital addresses, aiming to improve interoperability across government platforms and enable startups to build geospatial citizen services.

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Punjab signs MoU with NICDC arm to integrate logistics data via ULIP

Tech Observer Desk — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:25:47 +0000

Punjab has signed an agreement with NLDSL to digitise its logistics ecosystem using ULIP, which connects 46 government systems through 142 APIs. The move aims to help industries, MSMEs and exporters track shipments and improve supply chain transparency.

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TEC, BECIL Sign MoU to Develop India-Specific 5G Broadcast Standards

Tech Observer Desk — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:19:40 +0000

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre and Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited have signed an MoU to jointly develop India-specific standards for Direct-to-Mobile technology, 5G Broadcast and digital rights management systems.

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ICMR AI mental health platform wins Gold at e-Governance Awards 2026

Tech Observer Desk — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:46:25 +0000

ICMR-MINDS, an AI-powered platform that enables frontline health workers to screen and manage mental health disorders, has won Gold at the National e-Governance Awards 2026. The platform is operational across seven states.

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