CO2-Fixing Polycarbonate

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

CO2 Fixing Polycarbonate (FCO2PC) technology produces high performance polycarbonate using CO2 captured from factory combustion flue gas. This non-petroleum-based material significantly reduces carbon emissions. The FCO2PC process is energy efficient and all chemicals in the process are nontoxic, recycled and generate no harmful pollutants.

As the global polycarbonate market size continues to increase, the use of captured CO2 as a chemical raw material to produce polymers has an obvious ecological advantage over conventional polymers. The entire process of FCO2PC is close looped, zero waste and nontoxic. The technological breakthrough is the sophisticated catalysts used in carefully designed quantities and with unique physical properties. It solves the common environmental problems in traditional processes, avoids toxic chemical feedstock, and recycles all solvents and wastewater. In partnership with Chi Mei Corporation, FCO2PC is undergoing field testing and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 17%, or 178,500 metric tons annually.

FCO2PC was invented to solve challenges in both carbon capture and storage in one process. It is a production process that uses the captured CO2 from combustion flue gas as raw material and through esterification and transesterification, producing polycarbonate for commercial use. FCO2PC matches BPA polycarbonate in quality and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including safety helmets, phone cases, headlamp covers, eye protection and more.

In-Line X-Ray Critical Dimension Metrology System (XRCD)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

With shrinking transistor sizes, a shift from 2D to 3D structures, and the adoption of metal materials in 2nm chip production, the limitations of current optical measurement become more apparent. Consequently, critical dimensions cannot be accurately measured, directly impacting yield and leading to poor outcomes. The In-Line X-Ray Critical Dimension Metrology System (XRCD) is a specialized system utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry for the purpose of measuring critical dimensions using X-ray technology. During semiconductor manufacturing processes, these systems commonly monitor the dimensions and configuration of microstructures to ensure that the produced components meet specified specifications and yield.

ITRI and NanoSeeX have developed the first In-Line X-Ray Critical Dimension Metrology System (XRCD). A perfect balance between measurement area ( 1 micrometre) can be achieved with sufficient signal intensity by combining with highly efficient focusing optical with a specific soft X-ray wavelength. Additionally, utilizing an exclusive background subtraction patent, specific target signals can be extracted and analyzed from complex spatial signals generated by three-dimensional structures.

In signal analysis, NanoSeeX has pioneered the integration of interference signals from interface reflections and high order mode signal techniques, along with multi-physics models. This approach, compared to traditional Fourier transform signal analysis, not only enables more precise thickness measurements but also reduces correlations between fitting parameters in complex 3D structures. With AI-driven machine learning, the measurement accuracy of 3D complex structure CD can reach

2024 R&D 100 Awards

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The 2024 R&D 100 Awards saw Taiwan achieve its best record in history, winning 15 awards, making it the top winner in Asia and second globally. The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) won eight awards, the Institute for Information Industry (III) received three awards, the Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) earned three awards, and the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre took home one award. The award-winning technologies align with global trends, focusing on semiconductors, ICT, net-zero emissions, and AI ecosystems, showcasing abundant research and development achievements. In particular, Taiwan made remarkable progress in AI and net-zero technologies, demonstrating the country’s outstanding and internationally competitive innovation capabilities.

This year, nine of the award-winning technologies have already entered partnerships with industry players, serving as a gateway for these technologies and driving industrial value. The list of award-winning technologies reveals the global direction in areas such as semiconductors, ICT, net-zero emissions, and AI ecosystem applications. For instance, ITRI’s collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor on a 3D AI chip has reduced power consumption by 90% and increased data speed by eight times. Additionally, ITRI’s carbon capture and utilization technology, developed in partnership with Chi Mei Corporation, is undergoing field testing and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 17%, or 178,500 metric tons annually. These achievements align with government policies and reflect global development priorities. Notably, AI applications have seen significant success this year, accounting for 6 out of the 14 awarded technologies. These innovations span fields such as healthcare, traffic safety, energy management, industrial processes, and defect inspection, demonstrating Taiwan’s advancement in AI across various industries and its critical role in the global supply chain.

The Kaohsiung-Pingtung Branch of BIP held an innovative tea party to celebrate the anniversary, with 400 people participating in a pop-up event to form the bureau’s emblem.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

The Kaohsiung-Pingtung Branch of the Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held an “Innovation Tea Party” on September 9, 2024, to celebrate the anniversary. The event invited chairpersons of factory associations and key enterprises from several industrial parks, such as Yongan, Dashe, Renwu, and Fengshan, Linhai, Dafa, Linyuan-Pingtung, Neipu, Pingnan, and Pingtoung Technology Industrial Parks to exchange ideas and provide suggestions, aiming to push forward sustainable development. After the meeting, around 400 representatives from various companies participated in a pop-up event in front of the administration building, forming the BIP’s emblem, symbolizing the collective intelligence to shape the future.
You Shu-hui, the director of the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Branch of BIPs, said that in 2023, the Executive Yuan promoted organizational restructuring, and on September 26, the MOEA and its subordinate agencies officially unveiled the restructured system. This included merging the “Export Processing Zone Administration” and the “Industrial Parks Division of the Industrial Development Bureau” to establish the “Bureau of Industrial Parks.”
The BIP is responsible for managing national technology industrial parks and industrial parks, primarily focusing on park development, attracting investments, supporting enterprises, and promoting environmental sustainability. Managing an area of 33,000 hectares, which accounts for more than 75% of the country’s industrial land, the BIPs has established four branches in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung-Pingtung to provide immediate services to enterprises. By implementing various service measures, the BIP aims to optimize the business environment and promote industrial development.
The BIPs stated that the establishment of the new bureau would enhance resource integration and boost the injection of resources into the parks. In the future, the BIPs will strive to achieve the goals of providing high-quality spaces, helping businesses upgrade, supporting low-carbon sustainability, advancing smart services, and creating happier workplaces–all in line with the vision of “intelligence, safety, and sustainability.” The parks will continue to drive regional development and create economic prosperity.

Contact Person: Ding, Shi-De (the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Branch, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-823-9361, 0935828158
Email: alan@bip.gov.tw

Taiwan FDI Statistics Summary Analysis (September 2024)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

According to the statistics, 1,692 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total amount of US$5,835,450,000 were approved from January to September 2024. This indicates a decrease of 0.29% in the number of cases, and a decrease of 26.82% in FDI amount compared to the same period of 2023.

With regard to inward investment from Mainland China, 27 cases were approved with an amount of US$16,917,000 from January to September 2024. This indicates an increase of 28.57% in the number of cases, but a decrease of 36.35% in the FDI amount compared to the same period of 2023. From July 2009 to September 2024, 1,613 cases were approved with a total investment amount added up to US$2,612,863,000.

In terms of Taiwan’s outbound investment (excluding Mainland China), 539 projects were registered from January to September 2024 with a total amount of US$41,561,939,000, indicating an increase of 30.19% in the number of cases, and an increase of 137.75% in the amount, as compared to the same period of 2023.

As for Taiwan’s outward investment to Mainland China, 274 applications have been approved from January to September 2024, indicating an increase of 10.04% compared to the same period of 2023. The approved investment amount is US$3,336,337,000, 31.93% more than the same period in 2023.

Loan for Fishermen

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:47PM by PIB Delhi

In the year 2018-19, Government of India has extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card to fishers and fish farmers to meet their working capital requirements. Under the scheme, farmers receive KCC loans up to Rs.2.00 Lakhs (fishers & fish farmers) at a subsidized interest rate of 7%. To facilitate this, an up-front interest subvention (IS) of 1.5% is provided to financial institutions by the Govt. of India and additionally, farmers who repay their loans promptly on time, receive a 3% Prompt Repayment Incentive (PRI), effectively reducing the interest rate to 4% per annum. Besides, the collateral-free loan limit for KCC fisheries has also been enhanced  from Rs.1.60 lakh to Rs. 2.00 lakh from 01.01.2025. Moreover, in the Union Budget 2025-26, the Government of India has increased the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) lending limit of loans up to ₹5 lakh to enhance credit accessibility for fishers, farmers, processors and other fisheries stakeholders under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme. Till date, 4,63,492  KCC cards have been issued to fishers and fish farmers with a loan amount of Rs. 2982.58 crore in all States/UTs.

Besides, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, with effect from financial year 2018-19 is implementing Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore.  FIDF inter-alia provides concessional finance for development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities to the Eligible Entities (EEs), including State Governments/Union Territories, State entities and other Stakeholders for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities.  Under FIDF, the Department of Fisheries provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum for providing the concessional finance by the NLEs at the interest rate not lower than 5% per annum. A total of 141 projects with outlay of Rs.3947.54 crore have been approved under FIDF.

Further, in order to provide social security measure to fishers, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India under ongoing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) provides Group accidental insurance coverage to fishers wherein the entire insurance premium amount is borne by the Central and State Government, with no contribution from the beneficiary. The insurance coverage provided includes (i) Rs.5,00,000/- against death or permanent total disability, (ii) Rs.2,50,000/- for permanent partial disability and (iii) hospitalization expenses in the event of accident for a sum of Rs. 25,000/. During the last three years (2021-22 to 2023-24) and current financial year (2024-25) of the implementation of the PMMSY, 131.30  lakh fishers with an average of 32.82  lakh fishers annually have been enrolled for providing insurance coverage under the Scheme.

  This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 25th March, 2025.

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Government Strengthens financial assistance for Loan Schemes for Entrepreneurs, Farmers, Small Businesses and startups

Source: Government of India

Government Strengthens financial assistance for Loan Schemes for Entrepreneurs, Farmers, Small Businesses and startups

PMMY Offers Collateral-Free Loans for Small Businesses across Four Categories

New Loan Scheme for first-Time Entrepreneurs announced in Union Budget 2025-26

In Union Budget 2025-26, the government raised MISS loan limit for KCC borrowers from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh

Jan Samarth Portal: One-Stop Digital Platform for Easy access to 15 Government Loan Schemes

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:48PM by PIB Delhi

The Government runs many credit Schemes for small traders, farmers and startups. The details of few of these schemes are mentioned below.

It provides collateral-free institutional credit through Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) i.e. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).

Any individual, who is otherwise eligible to take a loan and has a business plan can avail loan under the Scheme. The loan is available for income generating activities in the manufacturing, trading, services sector and also for activities allied to agriculture across four loan products, viz. Shishu (loans up to Rs. 50,000), Kishore (loans above Rs. 50,000 and up to Rs. 5 lakh) and Tarun (loans above Rs. 5 lakh and up to Rs. 10 lakh).  Loans upto Rs. 20 lakh under Tarun Plus category are given to those entrepreneurs who have availed and successfully repaid previous loans under the ‘Tarun’ category.

The objective of the Scheme is to facilitate loans from Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) of value between Rs. 10 lakh and    Rs. 1 crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and one Woman borrower per bank branch for setting up greenfield enterprise in manufacturing, services or trading sector, including activities allied to agriculture.

Under both the Schemes, the prospective borrowers may avail the loan for trading, activities allied to agriculture and for new business.

As per para 32 of Union Budget 2025-26 “A new scheme will be launched for 5 lakh women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes first- time entrepreneurs. This will provide term loans upto Rs.2.00 crore during next 5 years.  The Scheme will incorporate lessons from successful Stand Up India Scheme.  Online capacity building for entrepreneurship and managerial skills will also be organized.”

Kisan Credit Card (KCC), introduced in 1998, is a banking product that provides farmers with timely and affordable credit for purchasing agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as for meeting cash requirements related to crop production and allied activities.  In 2019, the KCC scheme was extended to cover the working capital requirements of allied activities, viz. Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries.

Government of India under Modified Interest Subvention Scheme provides Interest Subvention of 1.5% to banks for providing short-term working capital loans upto Rs. 3 lakh at 7% p.a. Further, a Prompt Repayment Incentive of 3% is also provided to farmers on timely repayment of loans. Therefore, effective interest rate for farmers is 4%. In the Union Budget 2025-26, the Government has announced to enhance loan limit under the MISS from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh for loans taken through the KCC.

The Jan Samarth portal is a one-stop digital platform for linking fifteen Government-sponsored loans and subsidies Schemes. It provides a quick and efficient way to apply for loans and obtain approvals based on a digital evaluation of the applicant’s data. Further, many Banks and financial institutions have developed online platforms and mobile apps for end to end digital processing of loan applications, reducing the need for physical paperwork and in-person visits.   

This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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Global Head of IBM Corporation, an American multinational Technology Company headquartered in New York with presence in over 175 countries, Shri. Arvind Krishna called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to explore potential joint collaborations in Quantum, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and geospatial AI solutions

Source: Government of India

Global Head of IBM Corporation, an American multinational Technology Company headquartered in New York with presence in over 175 countries, Shri. Arvind Krishna called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to explore potential joint collaborations in Quantum, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and geospatial AI solutions

Both sides acknowledge the transformation of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi which has placed this country as a frontline nation in AI and next-generation technologies

Dr. Jitendra Singh reaffirms government’s pro-technology and forthcoming stance on innovation ecosystem with synergistic collaboration and partnership with the Private sector

S&T Minister reiterates Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unwavering support for a deep tech enabled India with indigenous solutions

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:49PM by PIB Delhi

In a significant step towards elevating India’s global position in emerging technologies, Global Head of IBM Corporation, an American multinational Technology Company headquartered in New York with presence in over 175 countries, Arvind Krishna called on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to explore potential joint collaboration in Quantum, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and geospatial AI solutions.

The meeting between the two delegations took place in the backdrop of India’s recently launched National Quantum Mission, positioning the country as a global leader in quantum technologies.

During the discussion, both sides acknowledged the transformation of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi which has placed this country as a frontline nation in AI and next-generation technologies.

They deliberated on possibilities of integrating geospatial AI solutions to drive innovation and technological advancements across various sectors.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, reaffirmed the Government of India’s pro-technology stance and its commitment to fostering a robust innovation ecosystem. He highlighted the government’s proactive approach in welcoming private sector participation, citing recent breakthroughs in the space sector following its unlocking for private investment. He also referenced the Union Budget announcement allowing non-government sectors to participate in nuclear energy development as a testament to India’s commitment to deep-tech innovation.

Emphasizing the need for global collaboration, Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that India is now more open than ever to partnerships with private sector players to scale up technological advancements at a global level. He highlighted the role of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in creating a strong research ecosystem and expressed confidence in the potential of Indian youth to achieve the goals of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

The Union Minister reiterated the government’s unwavering support for a deep-tech enabled India, emphasizing indigenous solutions and self-reliance in critical technologies. He also asserted that India is at par, if not ahead, of other nations in the field of emerging technologies.

Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, actively participated in the discussions, assuring full support from government institutions to facilitate technological collaborations.

From the IBM delegation, Sandip Patel, Country General Manager and MD; Kishore Balaji, Executive Director – GRA; and Amith Singhee, Director, IBM Research India & CTO, were also present, expressing their commitment to deepening IBM’s engagement with India’s technology ecosystem.

The meeting marked a pivotal moment in India’s journey toward becoming a global leader in quantum computing, AI, and deep-tech innovations, with synergistic collaboration between the government and private sector driving the nation toward a technologically advanced future.

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Development of Fisheries Infrastructure

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:49PM by PIB Delhi

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying with effect from financial year 2018-19 has been implementing Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore to address the infrastructure requirement for fisheries sector. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying based on the techno-financial proposals, so far, has approved a total 141 proposals at a cost of Rs. 5915.54 crore with restricting the project’s cost for interest subvention at Rs. 3947.54 crore to various State Governments, Union Territories and other End Implementing Agencies. The state-wise details of these projects approved under FIDF are furnished at Annexure-I.

The key projects approved primarily include 28 Fishing Harbours, 24 Fish Landing Centers, 8 Fisheries Training Centres and 5 Fish Processing Units. This includes the four fishing harbours at a total investment of Rs 1291.40 crore approved for Andhra Pradesh. The state-wise and project-wise details of these key projects indicating the project-wise status, timeline, loans sanctioned and disbursed are furnished at Annexure-II.

Annexure-I

State-wise details of projects approved under Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

(Rs in crores)

Sl No

Name of State

No. of projects approved

Total Project Cost

Amount eligible for interest subvention

1

Andhra Pradesh

10

1396.82

653.05

2

Arunachal Pradesh

1

0.68

0.54

3

Assam

1

0.41

0.18

5

Goa

1

6.42

5.00

6

Gujarat

5

1354.92

750.00

7

Haryana

1

1.17

0.64

8

Himachal Pradesh

1

5.17

5.00

9

Jammu and Kashmir

2

120.70

93.17

10

Karnataka

2

1.44

0.79

11

Kerala

3

162.82

151.20

12

Maharashtra

17

1069.17

799.12

13

Manipur

4

1.15

0.90

14

Mizoram

1

8.57

6.85

15

Odisha

4

60.18

33.83

16

Puducherry

1

2.46

1.97

17

Tamil Nadu

67

1577.70

1338.30

18

Telangana

1

4.70

2.31

19

Uttar Pradesh

2

75.22

60.09

20

West Bengal

17

65.85

44.60

Total

141

5915.54

3947.54

 

Annexure-II

Status of fisheries infrastructure projects approved under Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

Fishing Harbours

Sl No.

State

Name of the Project With Districts

Financial Year

Amount eligible for interest subvention

Loan Sanctioned

Loan Disbursed

Status

Physical Status

Financial Status

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

1

Andhra Pradesh

Fishing Harbour at  Uppada in East Godavari

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

63.14%

40.87%

2

Andhra Pradesh

Fishing Harbour at  Machilipattinam in Krishna District

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

58.35%

59.95%

3

Andhra Pradesh

Fishing Harbour at Nizampattinam in Guntur District

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

61.10%

38.26%

4

Andhra Pradesh

Fishing Harbour at Vodarevu in Prakasham District

2019-2020

150.00

Nil

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

5

Gujarat

Fishing Harbour at Porbandar-Phase: 2

2019-2020

150.00

Nil

Nil

To take up

NR

NR

6

Gujarat

Fishing Harbour at Navabandar

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

41.44

Project Ongoing

95%

90.00%

7

Gujarat

Fishing Harbour at Madhwad in Junagad District

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

4.02

Project Ongoing

14.19%

10.27%

8

Gujarat

Establishment of Fishing Harbour at Veraval – Phase: 2 in Gir Somnath District

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

1.66

Project Ongoing

47.59%

42.46%

9

Gujarat

Establishment of Fishing Harbour at Sutrapada

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

1.48

Project Ongoing

33.61%

19.82%

10

Kerala

Development of Arthunkal Fishing Harbour

2020-2021

150.00

150.00

0.50

Project Ongoing

NR

NR

11

Tamil Nadu

Fishing Harbour at  Tharangampadi in Nagapattinam District

2018-2019

120.00

108.00

107.94

Project Completed

100%

100%

12

Tamil Nadu

Fishing Harbour at  ThiruvottriyurKuppam in Tiruvallur District

2018-2019

150.00

150.00

135.655

Project Completed

100%

60%

13

Tamil Nadu

Fishing Harbour at Mudhunagar in Cuddalore

2018-2019

100.00

90.00

83.6281

Project Completed

100%

82%

14

Tamil Nadu

Fishing Harbour at  Vellapallam in Nagapattinam

2018-2019

100.00

100.00

42.6123

Project Ongoing

79%

76%

15

Tamil Nadu

Fishing Harbour at Azhagankuppam in Villupuram District

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

2%

1%

16

Tamil Nadu

Fishing Harbour at  Arcottuthurai in NagapattinamDisrtict

2019-2020

150.00

150.00

116.98

Project Ongoing

91%

89%

17

Tamil Nadu

Export Infrastructures in Mookaiyur Fishing Harbour in Ramanathapuram District

2020-2021

20.00

20.00

11.90

Project Completed

100%

90%

18

Tamil Nadu

Additional berthing facilities in Fishing Harbour at Thoothukudi

2020-2021

25.00

25.00

Nil

Project Completed

100%

100%

19

Tamil Nadu

Additional arrangements and Dredging the Fishing Harbour in Nagapattinam

2020-2021

6.00

6.00

5.79

Project Completed

100%

89%

20

Tamil Nadu

Extension of Fishing harbour in Kanyakumari

2020-2021

150.00

150.00

30.00

Project Ongoing

66%

54%

21

West Bengal

Infrastructural development at Deshpran Fishing HarbourPetuaghat.

2019-2020

3.25

0.00

Nil

Project Dropped

NR

NR

22

Maharashtra

Post Harvesting Facilities in Fisheries Habour at Ratnagiri

2022-2023

146.90

146.90

Nil

project ongoing

5%

0%

23

Maharashtra

Infrastructural Facilities in Fisheries Harbour at  Raigad.

2022-2023

150.00

150.00

Nil

project ongoing

45%

32%

24

Maharashtra

Infrastructure Facilities Fisheries Habour at Dapoli, Ratnagiri District

2022-2023

150.00

150.00

Nil

project ongoing

10%

7%

25

Maharashtra

Fisheries Harbour at Shrivardhan, Raigad

2022-2023

119.64

119.64

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

26

Tamil Nadu

Modernisation of Fishing Harbour in Nagapattinam

2022-2023

81.00

81.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

79%

76%

27

Tamil Nadu

Additional Infrastructure facilities in Fishing Harbour at Thoothukudi

2022-2023

10.00

10.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

94%

84%

28

Maharashtra

Fisheries Harbour at Satpati, Palghar

2022-2023

150.00

150.00

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

 

Fish Landing Centres

Sl

No.

State

Name of the Project With Districts

FY

Amount eligible for interest subvention

Loan Sanctioned

Loan Disbursed

Status

Physical Status

Financial Status

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

1

Odisha

Fish Landing Centre at Khordha

2020-2021

9.29

Nil

Nil

Project Dropped

NR

NR

2

Odisha

Fish Landing Centre at Khordha

2020-2021

7.56

Nil

Nil

Project Dropped

NR

NR

3

Odisha

Fish Landing Center at Bhadruk

2020-2021

7.85

Nil

Nil

Project Dropped

NR

NR

4

Tamil Nadu

additional facilities to Fish Landing Centre at Portonovo-Annankovil in Cuddalore

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

3.85

Project Completed

100%

100%

5

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Keelamunthal in Ramanathapuram

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

8.50

Project Completed

100%

100%

6

Tamil Nadu

Additional Infrastructure facilities to Fish Landing Centre at Mudasalodai Village in Cuddalore

2020-2021

9.50

9.50

6.05

Project Completed

100%

100%

7

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Chandrapadi village in Nagapattinum

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

Nil

Project Completed

100%

100%

8

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Vanagiri Village in Nagapattinam

2020-2021

8.00

8.00

4.85

Project Completed

100%

100%

9

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Keezhathottam Village in Thanjavur

2020-2021

8.00

8.00

7.89

Project Completed

100%

94%

10

Tamil Nadu

T-Jetty at Tharuvaikulam in Thoothukudi

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

10.00

Project Completed

100%

94%

11

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Mandapam (North) in Ramanathapuram

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

9.98

Project Completed

100%

95%

12

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Mandapam (South) in Ramanathapuram

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

9.98

Project Completed

100%

95%

13

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Aruvikarai Village in Tirunelveli

2020-2021

10.00

10.00

Nil

Project Completed

100%

100%

14

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Kottaipattinam, Village in Pudukottai

2020-2021

3.05

3.05

2.36

Project Completed

100%

94%

15

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Vadakkamapattinam, Village at Pudukottai

2020-2021

1.55

1.55

1.25

Project Completed

100%

97%

16

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Puthukudi, Village at Pudukottai

2020-2021

1.40

1.40

1.20

Project Completed

100%

99%

17

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Sattankuppam at Thiruvallur

2022-2023

8.00

8.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

25%

13%

18

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Sunnambukulam at Thiruvallur

2022-2023

8.00

8.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

92%

38%

19

Tamil Nadu

fish landing centre at Tsunami Nagar and Akkaraigori village in Cuddalore

2022-2023

4.50

4.50

Nil

Project Completed

100%

100%

20

Tamil Nadu

fish landing centre at Sonankuppam village in Cuddalore

2022-2023

5.50

5.50

Nil

Project Completed

100%

96%

21

Tamil Nadu

Fish landing centre at Chithiraipettai and Nanjalingampettai villages in Cuddalore

2022-2023

7.50

7.50

Nil

Project Ongoing

91%

47%

22

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Pudhukuppam and Anichankuppam Villages in Villupuram

2022-2023

7.00

7.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

77%

21%

23

Tamil Nadu

Fish Landing Centre at Mudhaliyarkuppam and Chettynagar Villages in Villupuram

2022-2023

7.00

7.00

Nil

Project Ongoing

95%

39%

24

Tamil Nadu

Fish landing centre at Sothikuppam and Rasapettai village in Cuddalore District

2022-2023

8.50

8.50

Nil

Project Ongoing

77%

53%

 

 

 

 

182.20

157.50

65.90

 

 

 

Fisheries Training Centres

Sl No.

State

Name of the Project

FY

Amount eligible for interest subvention

Loan Sanctioned

Loan Disbursed

Status

Physical Status

Financial Status

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

1

Himachal Pradesh

Establishment of State of art of Fisheries Training Centres, Gagret Dist. Una

2020-2021

5.00

5.00

0.54

Project Ongoing

25.25%

20.91%

2

Tamil Nadu

Construction of Integrated office building for Training Centre to the Fishermen at Trichy in Trichy

2020-2021

4.00

4.00

Nil

Project Completed

100%

94%

3

Tamil Nadu

Construction of Integrated Training Centre and Offices at Cuddalore

2020-2021

5.00

5.00

3.92

Project Completed

100%

98%

4

Tamil Nadu

Construction of Training Centre at Radhapuram in Tirunelveli District.

2020-2021

1.60

1.60

1.56

Project Completed

100%

95%

5

Tamil Nadu

Establishment of Training Centre

2022-2023

5.00

5.00

Nil

Project Completed

100%

NR

6

Tamil Nadu

Establishment of Training Centre at Mettur Dam in Salem District.

2022-2023

3.00

3.00

0.03

 

Project Ongoing

NR

NR

7

West Bengal

Capacity Expansion and modernisation of Govt. Freshwater Fisheries Research & Training Center, Kulia, Kalyani, Nadia

2024-2025

5.00

Nil

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

Processing Plants

Sl No.

State

Name of the Project

FY

Amount eligible for interest subvention

Loan Sanctioned

Loan Disbursed

Status

Physical Status

Financial Status

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

1

Andhra Pradesh

Expansion of Processing Plant, M/s Ananda Foods, Ramayanapuram village, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District

2020-2021

8.82

8.82

8.82

Project Completed

100%

100%

2

Karnataka

Establishing Fish Processing Unit at Bangalore, by M/s Sashimi Foods Pvt.Ltd.,

2020-2021

0.68

Nil

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

3

Odisha

EXPANSION OF SHRIMP PROCESSING UNIT OF “HIGHLAND AGRO”

2022-2023

9.13

25.00

25.00

Project Completed

100%

100%

4

Andhra Pradesh

Proposal of M/s Agro products, Andhra pradesh for setting up of a state-of-the -art shrimp processing unit in Nellore,Andhra Pradesh

2024-2025

37.39

Nil

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

5

Maharashtra

A greenfield fish &Shrimp processing project proposed by M/s Pushpai Marine Exports Private Limited

2024-2025

22.51

Nil

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

6

Maharashtra

Fish Processing Unit

2024-2025

5.07

Nil

Nil

Project Yet to Start

NR

NR

This information was given by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on 25th March, 2025.

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The DBIM framework strengthens the government’s vision of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance: Jayant Chaudhary

Source: Government of India

The DBIM framework strengthens the government’s vision of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance: Jayant Chaudhary

MSDE Launches DBIM-Compliant Website

Posted On: 25 MAR 2025 5:29PM by PIB Delhi

In a significant step toward strengthening India’s digital governance ecosystem, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today launched its DBIM-compliant website, developed in alignment with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) Version 3.0 introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Launching the revamped website, Sh. Jayant Chaudhary the Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, said: “The DBIM framework strengthens the government’s vision of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ by creating a unified and citizen-centric digital ecosystem. As India’s digital economy expands, a standardized and seamless service delivery model is crucial. Our Ministry’s website, aligned with DBIM 3.0, ensures that skilling opportunities are more accessible, inclusive, and efficient for every citizen.” Sh. Chaudhary congratulated the MSDE IT team and NIC for their efforts in making this possible. Further he encouraged all stakeholders to explore the website and leverage its enhanced features for seamless access to skilling initiatives and resources.

The newly launched website enhances accessibility, uniformity, and ease of navigation for users, featuring AI-powered search, multi-language support through Bhashini, persona-led navigation, and centralized content management. With its three-click approach, it ensures citizens can seamlessly access essential services and skilling resources.

The MSDE website serves as a one-stop digital hub showcasing all flagship schemes and initiatives of the Ministry, including Skill India Mission, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and more. Each initiative is seamlessly linked to its respective dashboard, portals, and resources, ensuring real-time access to data, performance metrics, and impact stories. The website’s integrated design enhances transparency and enables stakeholders, industries, and citizens to easily explore skilling opportunities, track progress, and engage with government programs more efficiently.

The DBIM framework, introduced by MeitY, ensures a consistent digital presence across all government ministries and platforms, fostering a seamless, integrated, and transparent governance approach. MSDE is among the first five ministries to transition to this new system, reflecting its commitment to leveraging technology for efficient public service delivery.

The Minister further urged all MSDE-operated portals to adopt DBIM standards soon, ensuring standardized governance across all digital platforms under the Skill India Mission.

For more details, visit the new MSDE website: www.msde.gov.in

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