Ajay Kumar Sood, a member of the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council, has been appointed to the post for three years, replacing renowned biologist K Vijayaraghavan.
A new book titled"The Maverick Effect" has been released, which has been written by Harish S. Mehta, the founding member and the first Chairman of NASSCOM.
PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana, implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is a National Plan for the skilling of marginalized persons.