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Him-CONNECT Showcases Himalayan Innovations at WSDS 2026

February 26, 2026

MoEFCC Launches Him-CONNECT to Scale NMHS Technologies

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is organising Him-CONNECT during TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026, scheduled from 25 to 27 February 2026 in New Delhi. The platform is designed to connect researchers from the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with start-ups, investors and policymakers, enabling large-scale deployment of scientific solutions. The exhibition will be open to visitors on 26 and 27 February.

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NIFTEM-K to Host ANVESH–2026 on Sustainable and Healthy Foods

February 26, 2026

Global Food Innovation Conference ANVESH–2026 Begins at NIFTEM-K

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), will organise the International Conference on Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods (ANVESH–2026) from 26 to 28 February 2026. The three-day global meet is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates from more than 25 countries, including researchers, industry leaders, startups and policymakers.

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India-Israel Free Trade Agreement Talks Begin in New Delhi

February 26, 2026

India and Israel Launch First Round of FTA Negotiations

The inaugural round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) commenced in New Delhi on 23 February 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 26 February. The discussions follow the signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) in November 2025, which established the structure, objectives and negotiating framework for expanding bilateral trade and economic engagement.

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Rajasthan Launches Homestay Scheme 2026 to Expand Community-Based Tourism

February 26, 2026

New Rajasthan Homestay Policy Simplifies Approvals and Boosts Rural Income

Rajasthan’s Tourism Department has introduced the Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme – 2026, aimed at strengthening tourism-led livelihoods, promoting rural entrepreneurship and widening local participation in hospitality services. The policy arrives amid sustained growth in visitor inflows, with the state registering a 9.74% increase in tourist arrivals in 2025. Official figures indicate that over 25.44 crore tourists visited Rajasthan, predominantly domestic travellers.

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Delhi Launches CM Jan Sunwai Portal to Digitise Public Grievance Redressal

February 26, 2026

Rekha Gupta Unveils Unified Complaint System and Upgraded e-District Services

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has introduced the CM Jan Sunwai Portal along with a dedicated mobile application, marking a significant expansion of the Capital’s digital governance framework. The initiative enables residents to file complaints online and strengthens institutional accountability through a technology-enabled grievance redressal mechanism. Simultaneously, the government rolled out enhanced e-District services and a redesigned admission system for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN).

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