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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Cabinet Approves Extension of Stand-Up India Scheme Until 31 March 2031 with Rs 4,111 Crore
In November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Stand-Up India scheme for an additional period of another 5 years, extending its implementation until 31 March 2031, with a Rs 4,111 crore credit guarantee corpus to promote entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
About Stand Up India Scheme O:
Objective: The scheme, launched on 5 April 2016, aims to provide financial assistance to additional 2.5 lakh entrepreneurs in a span of five years.
Implementation Agency: The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance (MoF), is responsible for implementing the scheme.
Bank Coverage: The scheme is implemented through Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs).
Enterprises: Loans under the scheme are available for greenfield projects only, i.e. the beneficiary’s first time venture in the following sectors:

• Manufacturing, Services, Trading and Agri-allied activities

Eligibility: The applicant must be over 18 years old and in case of non-individual enterprises at least 51% of the shareholding and controlling stake should be held by either an SC/ST or woman entrepreneur.

GoI Extends PLI Scheme for Medical Devices Until FY36 with Rs 2,700 Crore Outlay
In November 2026, the Government of India (GoI) decided to extend the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices (PLI-MD) untill Financial Year 2035-36 (FY36), with an approved outlay of Rs 2,700 crore.

• The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoC&F) has invited the fresh applications for the revamped PLI-MD 2.0 through an online portal scheduled to be launched within 10 days of the announcement.

Key Details of PLI-MD 2.0:
Aim: PLI-MD 2.0 aimed to strengthen domestic manufacturing of critical components and reduce India’s dependence on imported medical technology.
Gestation Period: As per the revised programme, the eligible applicants will be allowed 3 years for setting up their manufacturing facilities in any of the 4 Target Segments (TS).
Target Segments:  Target Segments (TS) of the scheme are: TS1 (medical consumables, disposables and implants); TS2 (critical components); TS3 (high-end medical devices which are presently at a nascent stage of local manufacturing); TS4 (high-end medical devices that are presently only assembled in the country).

• Incentive Structure: The scheme provides targeted incentive rates across all 4 TS, based on the degree of technical complexity such as: averaging approximately 5% for TS1; nearly 9% for TS2 and TS3; and 6% for TS4. Further, applicants can submit multiple applications across one or more of the 4 TS.

Union Cabinet Approves Continuation of CGFMU Under PMMY Till March 2031 with Rs 5,000 Crore Corpus
In November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for five years until 31 March 2031, with a Rs 5,000 crore corpus to facilitate Rs 12.6 lakh crore in loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).

• The extended scheme will cover all loans sanctioned under PMMY during the XVIth Finance Commission (16th FC) cycle, from Financial Year 2026–27 (FY27) to FY31.  

About Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU):
Launch: CGFMU was launched by the Government of India (GoI) in January 2016 and is sponsored by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Structure: The fund is managed by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC), a wholly-owned Government of India company, which provides credit guarantee coverage to Lending Institutions (LIs) against default risks on eligible loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY).
Coverage: The scheme guarantees loans of up to Rs 20 lakh to eligible micro enterprises under PMMY, overdrafts of up to Rs 10,000 provided by banks through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts, and loans to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with portfolio sizes ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

Union Cabinet Approves NBS Rates for Rabi 2026-27 on P&K Fertilizers with Rs. 62,370.02 Crore Budget
In November 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Rabi Season (2026–2027) with an estimated budgetary requirement of Rs. 62,370.02 crore, covering the period from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
Key Details of Approval:
NBS Approval: The estimated allocation increased by Rs. 24,417.73 crore, from Rs. 37,952.29 crore in Rabi Season 2025–26.
Metro Aqua Line: The Union Cabinet approved the Rs 2,390 crore, 8.449-kilometre (km) Noida Metro Aqua Line extension from Noida Sector-51 to Greater Noida Sector-04, Uttar Pradesh (UP), comprising 5 elevated stations. The project will expand the combined metro network to 71.878 km, with an interchange at Noida Sector-61 connecting to the Delhi Metro Blue Line.
Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum (YYBM) at the historic North and South Block Complex in New Delhi, Delhi, at an estimated cost of Rs 3,230 crore.

Indian Navy Hosts Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi
The Indian Navy (IN), in association with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), concluded the eighth edition of the three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026), held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The dialogue centred on ‘Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific’ and witnessed the participation of over 40 experts from 20 countries.  

About Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 (IPRD-2026):
Governance: The session Collaborative Approaches to Ocean Governance and Maritime Resilience covered ocean governance, equitable deep-sea research, resource management, resilient island infrastructure under the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) programme and marine science–shipping cooperation.
Special Sessions and Publication: The conference featured ‘Sahyog Ka Samvaad’, an ambassadorial interaction, and ‘Perspectives from the Flag Bridge’ with former naval chiefs, alongside the release of a monograph titled Sea Blindness and Maritime Heritage in India.
Outcomes: IPRD-2026 identified actionable outcomes under the Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) and reinforced India’s commitment to maritime security, ocean governance and resilience through its MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision.

Indian Navy Coordinates Fifth Edition of Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise “Sea Vigil-26”
In November 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) is coordinating the 5th edition of its biennial Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil-26 from 11 to 19 November 2026 to assess and strengthen India’s maritime security and coastal defence preparedness.
Key Highlights of Sea Vigil-26:
Coordination: The IN is coordinating Sea Vigil-26 as the lead agency, bringing together central and state agencies to evaluate India’s coastal security arrangements.
Phases: The exercise is being conducted in two phases: Coastal Defence and Security Readiness Evaluation (CDSRE) Phase from 11 to 17 November, followed by the Sea Phase on 18 and 19 November 2026.
Participants: The 2026 edition involves assets of the IN, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Coastal Security Police, Customs and other maritime agencies, along with fishing and coastal communities.

MY Bharat Organises Nationwide Deepotsav and Youth Parliaments under ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Campaign
In November 2026, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), organised nationwide Deepotsav celebrations and Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments (NYPs) as part of the eighth week of its 100-week ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ campaign to raise awareness about substance abuse and promote youth participation in building a drug-free India.
About Nationwide Deepotsav and Youth Parliaments:
Deepotsav Initiative: MY Bharat organised 435 programmes and 568 activities, engaging 1,10,101 participants nationwide through diya lighting, rangoli, sweets distribution and awareness programmes, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris, Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI) and Heartfulness.
Nasha Mukt Yuva Par Paricharcha: MY Bharat organised 85 programmes and 298 activities through block-level Neighbourhood Youth Parliaments (NYPs), engaging 9,526 participants in discussions on substance abuse, awareness sessions, street plays, slogan writing and anti-drug pledges.
Diwali Sneh Milan: MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS), under the MYAS, organised nationwide ‘Diwali Sneh Milan’ celebrations across 153 institutions, recording 1,07,494 participations to promote drug-free festivities, substance abuse awareness and community engagement.

MoD Signs Rs.498.58 crore Contract with CSL for INS Betwa Upgrade
On 11 November 2026, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract worth Rs.498.58 crore (approximately Rs.500 crore) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Normal Refit and Re-powering of the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class frigate of the Indian Navy (IN).

• The contract was signed in the presence of Rajesh Kumar, Secretary  Singh, MoD in New Delhi, Delhi.

About INS Betwa Upgrade:
Objective: To enhance INS Betwa’s operational effectiveness through propulsion transformation and combat system upgrades.
Propulsion Upgrade: Replacement of INS Betwa’s steam-based propulsion system with a modern diesel-engine-based propulsion system.
Combat Modernisation: Installation of a modernised weapon suite to enhance the ship’s combat capabilities and operational effectiveness. Indigenous Capabilities: To strengthen domestic expertise in complex propulsion transformation, naval platform modernisation, ship repair and maintenance.
About INS Betwa: INS Betwa is an indigenously built guided-missile frigate of the IN, commissioned on 7 July 2004. It participated in Operation Sukoon (2006) to evacuate Indian nationals from Lebanon.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

First BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
The 1st edition of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Health Ministers’ Meeting was held on November 11 2026, under the chairmanship of Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health, Government of Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Key Highlights:
Participants: The inaugural meeting saw the participation of representatives from BIMSTEC member nations which included: Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand to discuss regional public health security, infectious disease control, emergency preparedness, among others.
Indian Representation: Union Minister Jagat Prakash (JP) Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), represented India at the meeting.
Key Outcomes: BIMSTEC adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement to improve affordable healthcare and public health security, along with the Revised BIMSTEC Plan of Action on Public Health (2026–2030), focusing on disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness, digital health, traditional medicine, One Health and healthcare workforce development. 

•  India will host the first BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Traditional Medicine at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamndia–Sri Lanka Healthcare Cooperation: 

India–Sri Lanka Healthcare Cooperation:  India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka to supply 100 fully equipped ambulances under a grant of SLR 1,725.73 million (USD 5.28 million) and announced up to SLR 225 million for 50 Medical Kiosks/Health ATMs.

BANKING & FINANCE

NCDEX Partners with BigMint to Launch India’s First Steel Scrap Futures Contract
On 11 November 2026, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) launched India’s first Price Reporting Agency (PRA) based Steel Scrap Futures Contract, in partnership with BigMint Technologies Private Limited, marking a significant development in India’s organised steel scrap derivatives market.

•  The initiative aims to ensure transparent price discovery, establish a reliable steel scrap price benchmark and enable industry participants to hedge against price fluctuations. 

Key Features of the Contract:
Grade: The contract is based on Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS) 80:20, comprising 80% HMS Grade 1 (heavier scrap) and 20% HMS Grade 2 (lighter scrap), widely traded across Asian markets.
Specifications: The trading unit is 10 Metric Tonnes (MT), maximum order size is 500 MT, tick size is Rs 10 per MT, and settlement is cash-based without physical delivery.
PRA – BigMint: Under a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), BigMint Technologies Private Limited serves as the Price Reporting Agency (PRA), providing daily spot price assessments based on International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) standards.
Beneficiaries: The contract is expected to benefit steel clusters across Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR), Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu.
Production: India remained the world’s second-largest crude steel producer, recording 168.4 million tonnes in Financial Year (FY) 2025–26, with 10.7% year-on-year growth.
About NCDEX:
The NCDEX is a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-regulated commodity exchange established in 2003, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra facilitating commodity derivatives trading and price discovery.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Moody’s Raises India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 7%
In November 2026, Moody’s Ratings released its latest “Global Macro Outlook 2027-28”, projecting India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026–27 (FY27) upward to 7% from 6.5%, citing broad-based economic momentum and resilience to global energy supply disruptions.
Key Projections:
Key Growth Drivers: As per the outlook, robust private consumption, sustained private investment, strong manufacturing and services Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs); double-digit annual growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue, among others, supported India’s broad-based growth momentum.
Key Challenges: However, the outlook outlined certain near-terms risks that could dampen the growth rate such as: persistent inflation; potential monsoon impact, stringent monetary policy, among others.
Global Growth Rate: The global growth rate is projected to ease from 2.8% in Calendar Year 2025 (CY25) to 2.6% in CY26 and will remain the same as in CY27.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Three Maharashtra Beaches Receive International Blue Flag Certification for 2026–27
In November 2026, the International Blue Flag jury announced the prestigious ‘International Blue Flag’ award for the 2026-27 season for three beaches in Maharashtra, Ladghar and Guhagar in Ratnagiri district and Shrivardhan in Raigad district, marking the first time that beaches from the state have received this recognition.
About Maharashtra’s Blue Flag Certification for 2026–27:
Certification: Blue Flag is an internationally recognised eco-label awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators that meet prescribed environmental and safety standards.
Validity: Once the beach achieves the Blue Flag award, it is valid for one year/season and has to be renewed annually.
Coverage: The certification assessment also covers regular water quality testing, waste management, sanitation facilities, first aid and emergency arrangements, environmental awareness and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Awarding Body: The certification is awarded by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which promotes environmental education and sustainable practices. 

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Bahram Vakil Appointed Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation, Succeeds Noel Tata
Tata Investment Corporation Limited (TICL), a Tata Group investment company, announced the appointment of Bahram N. Vakil as its new Chairman, effective 12 November 2026, succeeding Noel N. Tata, who retired as Chairman and Director at the close of business on 11 November 2026.
Highlights of Tata Investment Corporation’s Leadership Changes:
About Bahram Vakil:
Professional Background: Bahram Vakil is a prominent corporate lawyer and Co-founder of AZB & Partners, an Indian law firm.
Areas of Expertise: He specialises in corporate restructuring, insolvency, bankruptcy, infrastructure and project finance.
Previous Association: He joined TICL’s Board as an Independent Director in March 2025.
About Noel Tata’s Retirement:
Board Association: Noel Tata joined TICL’s Board of Directors on 9 June 2004 and became its Chairman on 24 June 2010.
Recognition: In recognition of his contribution, Noel Tata was appointed Chairman Emeritus from 12 November 2026 after serving as Chairman and as a board member for more than 22 years.
Other Positions: Noel Tata also retired from board-level positions at several Tata Group companies, including Trent, Voltas, Tata International and Titan, in accordance with the group’s retirement guidelines.
Continuing Roles: He will continue as Chairman of Tata Trusts and as a Tata Trusts nominee director on the Board of Tata Sons.
About Tata Investment Corporation: Established in 1937, Tata Investment Corporation is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

ENVIRONMENT

Indian Scientists Discovered New Deep-Sea Shark Species in the Indian Ocean
In November 2026, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) discovered Echinorhinus roinee, commonly known as the Indian Bramble Shark, as a distinct Indian Ocean species after it had been misidentified for decades as the Atlantic bramble shark. 

• The findings were published in Records of the ZSI, Volume 126, Issue 1S (2026).

Highlights of the Discovery:
Collection: The specimens were collected as an accidental bycatch from deep-sea shrimp trawlers at Sakthikulangara Fishing Harbour in Kollam district, Kerala.
Species Naming: The specific name roinee honours Roinee, daughter of Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director of ZSI.
Physical Characteristics: The shark has a dark brown to blackish body covered with thorn-like dermal denticles that fuse into multi-pointed plates as it matures. It can grow up to 3 meters (m) and inhabits depths of 350–450m.
Genetic Identification & Distribution: Mitochondrial Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) barcode analysis confirmed its distinct Indian Ocean genetic lineage, separate from the Atlantic bramble shark (Echinorhinus brucus) and Pacific prickly shark (Echinorhinus cookei). 

• Genetically similar records from Oman, Sri Lanka and Thailand suggest that its distribution may extend beyond Indian waters.  

Research: The research was funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) under India’s Deep Ocean Mission.

SPORTS

Indian Footballer Sunil Chhetri Becomes First Male Participant in FIFA Player Impact Programme 2026
On 11 November 2026, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that Sunil Chhetri, former captain of the Indian men’s national football team, became the first male participant in the second edition of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Player Impact Programme. 

• Launched in 2025 with 14 female footballers, the programme expanded in 2026 to include 13 participants (12 women and 1 Man(Sunil Chhetri)) to drive positive social change.

About FIFA Player Impact Programme:
Objective: A nine-month initiative to equip footballers with skills and resources to drive social change, focusing on education, mental health and equitable access to sports.
Global Participants: Notable participants include FIFA Women’s World Cup winner Alexia Putellas (Spain), Jessie Fleming (Canada), Michelle Agyemang (England), Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria) and Gabi Nunes (Brazil), among others.
Next Phase: Participants are scheduled to reconvene in London, United Kingdom (UK), and virtually in December 2026 to present their social impact projects and review progress.
About FIFA: Established on 21 May 1904, the FIFA is the global governing body of football, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

OBITUARY

American Nobel Laureate and Renowned Climate Economist ‘William Dawbney Nordhaus’ Passed away at 85
On 30 October 2026, renowned American economist and 2018 Nobel laureate William Dawbney Nordhaus passed away at the age of 85 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America (USA). He was born on 31 May 1941 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 

• He was jointly awarded the 2018 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel with Paul M. Romer, “for integrating climate change into long-run macroeconomic analysis.” 

About William Dawbney Nordhaus:
Career & Research: Served as Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University, specialising in climate change and environmental economics; developed the Dynamic Integrated Climate-Economy (DICE) and Regional Integrated Climate-Economy (RICE) models.
Contributions: Promoted carbon taxation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and proposed the Climate Club to strengthen international cooperation on climate change.
Awards: Received the 2017 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award and was named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association in 2004.
Positions: Served on the United States (US) President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) (1977–1979), as Provost of Yale University (1986–1988) and President of the American Economic Association (AEA) (2014–2015).

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Quality Week 2026 – November 9-13
World Quality Week (WQW) is an annual global campaign observed during the second week of November, led by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) to celebrate quality and recognise the people who champion it across organisations, teams and communities. 

• WQW 2026 is observed from 9 to 13 November 2026, while World Quality Day (WQD) 2026 falls on 12 November 2026, the second Thursday of November. 
• 2026 Theme: “Quality: Powering Performance” 

Background:
Origin: The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), headquartered in London, United Kingdom (UK), traditionally observed WQD. 

• The first WQD was celebrated on 9 November 1989. 

Expansion: In 2021, CQI expanded the one-day WQD observance into a week-long global campaign, introducing WQW.
Annual Observance: Since 2021, CQI has observed WQW annually as a week-long global campaign in November, promoting quality management and recognising its contribution to organisational performance and society.

National Education Day 2026 – November 11
India observes National Education Day (NED) every year on 11 November to honour the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister and one of the key architects of the country’s modern education system.
Background:
Declaration: Declared in 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), now the Ministry of Education (MoE).
First Observance: The first NED was observed on 11 November 2008.
Focus: Building an inclusive, equitable and future-ready education system through quality learning, innovation and skill development.

Public Service Broadcasting Day 2026 – November 12
Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD), also known as ‘Jan Prasaran Divas’, is observed annually across India on 12 November to commemorate the first and only live broadcast by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, through All India Radio (AIR), now known as Akashvani, in New Delhi, Delhi in 1947.
Background:
Gandhi’s Visit: On 12 November 1947, following the Partition of India, Mahatma Gandhi visited the AIR studio at Broadcasting House, New Delhi, to address displaced people staying at a refugee camp in Kurukshetra, Haryana, through a special Deepavali broadcast. Freedom fighter Rajkumari Amrit Kaur accompanied him.
Commemoration: In 1997, an event was organised on 12 November to mark 50 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s historic visit to AIR.
Official Declaration: In 2001, 12 November was formally declared Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD), following the initiative conceptualised by Suhas Borker, Convenor of Jan Prasar. 

STATE NEWS

Odisha Government Signs 2 MoUs & Friendship Agreement with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture to Boost Investment and Skill Development
In November 2026, Government of Odisha and Japan’s Tottori Prefectural Government signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and a friendship agreement at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha to expand international business opportunities, promote technology exchange and create overseas employment pathways for Odisha’s youth.

• The Friendship Agreement was signed by Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister (CM) of Odisha, and Shinji Hirai, Governor of Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

Key Highlights of the Agreement:
Objective: The agreements will strengthen Odisha–Tottori cooperation in entrepreneurship, startups, skill development, while promoting business partnerships, people-to-people ties and broader India–Japan relations.
Friendship agreement: The agreement formalises multi-sectoral cooperation between Odisha and Tottori in industrial investment, trade, technology transfer, tourism promotion, environmental sustainability, and cultural and student exchanges.
Two MoUs Signed: Startup Odisha partnered with Tottori Prefecture’s Director of Industries to promote startup exchanges, mentoring and investor linkages.

• World Skill Center (WSC) collaborated with Tottori Prefecture and Nihon Edutech to facilitate vocational training, Japanese-language education and overseas employment opportunities.

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