NIRDC Opens South India Regional Office in Bengaluru to Empower MSMEs and Local Industries

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Bengaluru, July 26, 2025 — The National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC) inaugurated its South India Regional Office and Facilitation Centre today in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The new facility, located at 1st Floor, San Diego Building, 357, 1st Block, Koramangala, aims to enhance support for grassroots industrial development, particularly for MSMEs, entrepreneurs, and rural industries.

The event was attended by Mr. Shambu Singh (IAS RTD), National Chairman of NIRDC, and Mr. Vemapalli Amanulla, Regional Chairman (South India), NIRDC, who emphasized the Council’s renewed focus on enabling inclusive economic growth.

Evolving into a Digital-First Growth Enabler

The inauguration also marks the official transition of the former National Industries Development Council Committee (NIDCC) into the modern, tech-driven NIRDC, reflecting the Council’s commitment to innovation, outreach, and implementation of central industrial policies at the grassroots level.
“Many people don’t know where to begin or how to access available resources. We want to change that by spreading awareness and offering the right guidance,” said Mr. Vemapalli Amanulla. “Our goal is to foster employment, empower small businesses, and contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).”

Facilitation Centre to Serve as Support Hub for Entrepreneurs

The newly launched Facilitation Centre – Karnataka Zone 1, housed within the Bengaluru office, will provide a one-stop solution for entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Key services include:

Assistance with accessing government schemes

Training and skill development programs

Regulatory and compliance guidance

Help in securing funding and financial support


The centre is designed to bridge the gap between policy and execution, thereby boosting regional business growth and job creation.

InDApp: A Unified Digital Platform for MSMEs

As part of its forward-looking strategy, NIRDC is developing InDApp, a nationwide digital platform that will integrate access to schemes, expert guidance, and essential services for industries and MSMEs. The initiative aims to simplify processes and foster an ecosystem of inclusive and technology-driven industrial growth.

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ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಕವಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಮತ್ತು ‘ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್’ ನೂತನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ವೈಭವದಿಂದ ಕಂಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಸಂದರ್ಭ

ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 23 – ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಪರಿಷತ್ತಿನ ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಕವಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಹಾಗೂ ‘ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್’ ನೂತನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ಉದ್ಘಾಟನಾ ಸಮಾರಂಭವು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮದ ಸಂಗಮವಾದ ಖಾಸಗಿ ಸಂದರ್ಭವಾಯಿತು.

ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ – ಹಿರಿಯ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರು ಹಾಗೂ ‘ಸಂಜೆ ಸಮಯ’ ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆಯ ಸಂಪಾದಕರು ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ವಹಿಸಿ, ಸಮಾರಂಭಕ್ಕೆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಡಾ. ವೈ.ಜಿ. ಪದ್ಮ ನಾಗರಾಜ್, ‘ಇಂದು ಸಂಜೆ’ ಸಂಪಾದಕಿ, ಉದ್ಘಾಟನೆ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿ, ಮಹಿಳಾ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಔನ್ನತ್ಯದ ಮಾತುಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ದಿಕ್ಕು ನೀಡಿದರು.

ಹಾಸ್ಯ ನಟ ಮೈಸೂರು ರಮಾನಂದ, ಡಾ. ಡಿ. ಪೂಜಾರಿ, ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ಬಿ.ಎ., ಎಂ.ಪಿ. ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್, ರವಿ ಸಂತೋಷ್, ಮಣ್ಣೇ ಮೋಹನ್, ಇಮನ್ಯುಯಲ್, ಲಿಂಗರಾಜ್ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಗಣ್ಯರು ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿ, ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಬಣ್ಣ ಸೇರಿಸಿದರು.

ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಜೀವ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಡಾ. ಮಂಜುಳಾ ಪಾವಗಡ ಅವರು ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಿರುವ ನೂತನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಅಭಿನಂದಿಸಿದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಮಾರ್, “ಇದು ಸಮಾಜಮುಖಿ ಉದ್ದೇಶಗಳ ನಿಜವಾದ ಶಕ್ತಿ. ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ-ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆಗುರುತು ಇದಾಗಲಿದೆ,” ಎಂದರು.

ಡಾ. ಪದ್ಮ ನಾಗರಾಜ್ ಮಾತುಕತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, “ಮನಸ್ಸಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಉದ್ದೇಶವಿದ್ದರೆ ಹೆಣ್ಣುಮಕ್ಕಳು ಏನು ಬೇಕಾದರೂ ಸಾಧಿಸಬಲ್ಲರು. ಮಂಜುಳಾ ಪಾವಗಡ ಅವರು ಅದರ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿ ಉದಾಹರಣೆ. ಅವರ ಕನಸುಗಳು ಸಫಲವಾಗಲಿ,” ಎಂಬ ಹಾರೈಕೆಯನ್ನೂ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು.

ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್‌ನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕಾರಿ ಸಮಿತಿಗೆ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಆದೇಶಪತ್ರಗಳ ವಿತರಣೆ ನಡೆಯಿತು. ರಾಜ್ಯದಾದ್ಯಂತದ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾವಂತ ಕವಿಗಳು ಸಮಾಜದ ನಾಡು ನುಡಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸುವ ಕವಿತೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಾಚಿಸಿ ಕವಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿಗೆ ಅರ್ಥವಂತಿಕೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.

ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಗಾಂಭೀರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸಿ, ವಿವಿಧ ಭಾಗಗಳಿಂದ ಬಂದ ಪತ್ರಕರ್ತರು, ಮಾಧ್ಯಮವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸನ್ಮಾನ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಸಾಧನೆಗೈದ ಖ್ಯಾತರವರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾನ ಮಾಡಿ ಗೌರವಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.

ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಭಾವೋದ್ರೇಕ ಮೂಡಿದ್ದು, ಮೈಸೂರು ರಮಾನಂದ ಅವರ ಹಾಸ್ಯ ನಾಟಕ ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರನ್ನು ನಗಿಸುತ್ತಾ ಮನರಂಜಿಸಿತು. ಗೀತಾ ತಂಡ, ಡoddiಮ್ಮ ಭಾಜನಾ ಮಂಡಳಿ, ಹಾಗೂ ಡಾ. ಅಂಬುಜಾಕ್ಷಿ ಬೀರೇಶ್ ಅವರ ಗಾಯನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳೂ ಶ್ರೋತೃಗಳನ್ನು ಆಕರ್ಷಿಸಿತು.

ಅಶಯ ನುಡಿ ರಮೇಶ್ ಕಮತಗಿಯಿಂದ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯನ್ನು ನಂದಾದೀಪ ಅವರಿಂದ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಗಾಗಿ ಶಿಸ್ತುಬದ್ಧವಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಿತು.

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Tribute to Kargil Heroes: Gs. Gopal Raaj Pays Homage to Bravehearts

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Bengaluru: On the solemn occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Gs. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News and Tj Vision Media, paid heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War.

“Let us remember the heroes of Kargil who laid down their lives for our nation. Their unmatched courage and supreme sacrifice continue to inspire every Indian to this day,” he said, reflecting on the legacy of the martyrs.

He further added that the valour shown by the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil conflict is a timeless reminder of patriotism, dedication, and resilience.

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India–UK FTA a Strategic Boost for Electronics Sector and ‘Made in India’: SEMI India and IESA President Ashok Chandak

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Bengaluru: The India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a strategic breakthrough that significantly elevates India’s global economic profile and opens up new business avenues, particularly in the electronics sector, according to Ashok Chandak, President of SEMI India and the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).

Chandak stated that the elimination of tariffs on electronic goods, components, raw materials, and capital equipment under the FTA will lower manufacturing costs and enhance the global competitiveness of Indian-made products. The agreement is also expected to bolster exports of smartphones, optical fibre cables, and inverters by providing duty-free access to the UK market.

He further emphasized that the FTA sets a new precedent for future international trade deals by aligning India with other democratic economies and reinforcing its strategic position in advanced technology sectors like electronics. The deal is projected to help increase India’s current ~US$2 billion share in the UK’s electronics imports and drive progress toward the country’s ambitious goal of building a US$500 billion electronics industry by 2030.

The services sector is also expected to benefit from enhanced collaboration in areas such as electronic design, testing, and embedded software—combining UK’s strengths in design with India’s robust engineering capabilities. Additionally, the FTA facilitates skilled talent mobility, improves supply chain resilience, and fosters joint efforts in green and sustainable electronics.

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Congress Minority Leaders Urge CM Siddaramaiah to Nominate Dr. Yoonas Jones to Karnataka Legislative Council

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Bengaluru, July 25, 2025 — In a significant political development, a delegation of Congress Minority leaders called on Karnataka Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah at his official residence, Krishna, today. The leaders submitted a formal memorandum seeking the nomination of Dr. Yoonas Jones to the Karnataka Legislative Council (MLC) under the Governor’s quota.

The delegation, representing the aspirations of the minority communities across the state, strongly advocated for Dr. Jones, highlighting his longstanding service, academic contributions, and unwavering commitment to social justice and communal harmony.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, the leaders emphasized that Dr. Yoonas Jones has played a pivotal role in advocating for minority rights and inclusive development through his work in education, public policy, and community outreach.

“Dr. Jones is not only an intellectual with a strong academic background but also a grassroots leader who has consistently worked for the upliftment of marginalized sections,” said one of the delegation members. “His nomination would reflect the Congress government’s commitment to inclusive representation and empowerment of minority voices in the legislative process.”

The memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister outlines Dr. Jones’ qualifications, achievements, and his active role in various state and national-level initiatives. The leaders expressed hope that the government would consider the request favourably and expedite the nomination process.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while receiving the memorandum, assured the delegation that the request would be given due consideration and forwarded to the appropriate authorities.

This development comes at a time when political observers are closely watching the composition of the Upper House, with the expectation that nominations under the Governor’s quota will reflect diversity, merit, and representation from all walks of life.

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