Summits and Conferences

India Takes Over Chairmanship of Asian Productivity Organization for 2025–26

India has assumed the prestigious Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term at the 67th Governing Body Meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Spearheading the Indian delegation is Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT and APO Director...

India Reaffirms Global Health Commitment at 78th World Health Assembly

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, held on May 21, 2025, India strongly reaffirmed its commitment to global health equity and universal health coverage. Addressing the plenary, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted India’s flagship initiatives, including...

Indian Tea Industry Charts New Growth Path at Vanijya Bhawan Convention

On the occasion of International Tea Day on May 21, 2025, a high-level convention was organized at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to deliberate on the future of the Indian Tea Industry. The event...

‘Inclusive India Summit 2025’ Marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day

On May 15, 2025, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, will organize the ‘Inclusive India Summit’ in New Delhi to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The summit seeks...

Western Regional Power Conference Highlights Push for Smart Metering and Green Energy Zones

On May 13, 2025, the Regional Power Conference for Western States was held in Mumbai, with the presence of key Union and State leaders, including Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal and Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The conference brought...

India Becomes ‘Country Champion’ at World Bank Land Conference 2025

India assumed the role of a Country Champion at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, earning global recognition for its pioneering digital land governance initiatives. Flagship schemes such as SVAMITVA and the Gram Manchitra platform were highlighted as effective, scalable...

India actively participated in the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20)

India has made significant strides in forest conservation and sustainable forest management, as demonstrated at the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20) held in New York from May 5 to 9, 2025. India emphasized its commitment...

Quad Concludes Simulation to Boost Indo-Pacific Humanitarian Logistics

In a significant step to enhance regional cooperation, the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—conducted a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) from April 28 to May 2, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The simulation aimed to operationalize the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics...

SMLME 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai with Major Maritime Announcements

The 11th Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East (SMLME) conference commenced on May 6, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting top maritime leaders and policymakers from across the globe. The event was inaugurated by senior UAE officials and featured...

India to Showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference 2025

India is poised to play a crucial role at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference, set to take place from May 5th to 8th at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. A high-level Indian delegation, led by Shri Vivek...