Coconut Development Board

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 09 Oct 2026, 06:27 AM IST

CPCRI Pilot Technology Pushes Coconut Sap Pre-Concentration to the Tree Top

The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute has developed a pilot-scale technology that enables pre-concentration of coconut sap at the tree top, a move that could materially improve harvesting efficiency and reduce post-collection handling losses. Backed financially by the Coconut Development Board, the innovation points to a more scalable value-addition model for India’s coconut economy if it clears field validation and adoption hurdles.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 07:19 PM IST

CPCRI Pilot Technology Promises Tree-Top Pre-Concentration of Coconut Sap

The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute has developed a pilot-scale technology for pre-concentrating coconut sap at the tree top, backed financially by the Coconut Development Board. The innovation could improve handling efficiency, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen the economics of coconut-based value chains if it moves successfully from pilot to wider adoption.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM IST

Annapurna Devi Chairs Two-Day Ministry Summit on Women and Child Development

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi chaired a two-day departmental summit in New Delhi focused on strengthening policy delivery, coordination, and outcomes for women and children. The meeting comes at a time when the ministry is under pressure to sharpen implementation across nutrition, child protection, and women’s welfare programmes.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Oct 2026, 10:15 PM IST

Lumio Raises $12 Million in Blume-Led Round to Accelerate Product Development and Hiring

Consumer tech brand Lumio has raised $12 million in fresh funding led by Blume Ventures, marking a significant vote of confidence in the company’s product-led growth strategy. The startup said the capital will be deployed toward research and development, brand building, and expanding its talent base as it competes in India’s increasingly crowded consumer electronics market.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 06:02 PM IST

Dr. L. Murugan Urges Youth to Lead India’s 2047 Development Drive

Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan has called on young Indians to take the lead in shaping the country’s journey toward Viksit Bharat by 2047, framing youth participation as central to national transformation. His remarks underscore the government’s continuing effort to link policy ambition with a generation expected to drive innovation, productivity, and civic renewal over the next two decades.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 10:39 PM IST

BC Commission Warns Village Development Committees Against Social Boycotts

India’s Backward Classes Commission has cautioned village development committees against resorting to social boycotts, underscoring that informal punishments cannot substitute for lawful governance. The warning reflects growing concern that local bodies, while influential in rural dispute resolution, may overstep legal limits and deepen social exclusion.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition06 Oct 2026, 08:54 PM IST

Scientists Revisit Infant Consciousness as Climate and Energy Research Pushes Deeper into Human Development

A New York Times feature on whether babies are conscious has renewed attention on one of neuroscience’s most elusive questions: when subjective awareness begins. The debate matters beyond philosophy, shaping research into early development, caregiving, and the design of technologies that increasingly intersect with human cognition and health.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 04:59 PM IST

Rural Development Ministry Notifies 375 Permissible Works Under VB-GRAM Scheme

India’s Ministry of Rural Development has issued a formal notification listing 375 permissible works under the VB-GRAM framework, a move that is expected to sharpen implementation clarity for rural development spending. The notification provides a more defined operational architecture for local planning, execution, and monitoring, with implications for how funds are channelled into village-level infrastructure and livelihoods.

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India(2)ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute(2)New Delhi(1)National Payments Corporation of India(1)Indian Banks' Association(1)