RAMP Programme | Him-CONNECT | Mission Sudarshan Chakra | SUJVIKA Portal | International Climate Initiative (IKI)

RAMP Programme

Governance

Context

• The 5th National MSME Council has reviewed the progress of the World Bank supported RAMP Programme. 

Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP)

• • It is a World Bank-assisted Central Sector Scheme launched in June 2022

• Implementation – Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 

• Objective – It is aiming to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of MSMEs.

Primary Objectives

1. Market & Credit Access: Improving MSMEs’ ability to reach domestic and global markets and secure formal financing.
2. Institutional Strengthening: Building capacity and improving governance at both Central and State levels.
3. Greening MSMEs: Promoting environmentally sustainable practices and green investments.
4. Addressing Delayed Payments: Scaling up online dispute resolution (ODR) mechanisms to tackle liquidity issues caused by payment delays

Him-CONNECT

Government Initiatives

Context

• The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is organising Him-CONNECT in New Delhi as part of The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS).

‘Him-CONNECT’ 

• It links researchers from the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with start-ups, investors and policymakers.
• It will showcase more than 24 technologies and innovations developed under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS).
• The platform aims to facilitate commercialisation, on-ground deployment and wider adoption of Himalayan-focused solutions.

Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Defence

In News

• Indian PM visit to Israel boosted defence deal on advanced weapons tech and missile defence under Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

• During Operation Sindoor, India faced drone and missile threats from Pakistan.
• To strengthen national security, the Sudarshan Chakra missile shield—planned for 2035 under Make in India.
• Mandate – It aims to integrate advanced defensive systems like Iron Dome, Iron Beam, Arrow, David’s Sling, along with existing S-400, Barak, and Akash systems, covering India’s borders and coastline.

Sudarshan Chakra

• It is a multi-layered, home-grown air defence initiative. 
• It is  named after Lord Krishna’s divine disc, designed to protect key sites from missiles, rockets, drones, and swarms.
• It combines long-range systems like S-400 and Project Kusha, medium-range MRSAM/Barak-8, short-range Iron Dome, and future laser-based weapons like Iron Beam and DURGA-II for cost-effective drone and low-altitude threat interception.

SUJVIKA Portal

Science & Technology

Context

• On the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal, was launched highlighting biotechnology as a key driver of India’s future economic growth.

SUJVIKA Portal

• It is an AI-driven trade intelligence platform launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on 24 February 2026. 

Key Features and Purpose

• AI-Powered Analysis: The portal uses artificial intelligence to provide authenticated and structured data on biotechnology product imports.
• Sectoral Insights: It offers detailed information on specific categories such as biochemical products and industrial enzymes.
• Indigenisation: By identifying high-value and high-volume imports, it helps researchers and startups prioritise domestic manufacturing (Atmanirbhar Bharat) to reduce foreign dependency.
• Significance – The launch of SUJVIKA aligns with India’s goal of reaching a $1 trillion bioeconomy by 2047.
• It supports the BioE3 Policy, which focuses on high-performance biomanufacturing for the economy, environment, and employment

International Climate Initiative (IKI)

Environment

In News

• Germany and India have launched a €20 million (approximately ₹180 crore) Large Grant project under the International Climate Initiative (IKI).

International Climate Initiative (IKI)

• • It is a key funding programme by the German government in 2008.

• Objective – to support international climate and biodiversity projects in developing and emerging economies. 

Core Funding Areas

• It focuses on four main pillars to help partner nations meet their Paris Agreement and Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) goals: 

1. Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Transitioning to renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and low-carbon industrial processes.
2. Adapting to Climate Change Impacts: Increasing resilience through ecosystem-based adaptation and risk management strategies.
3. Preserving and Restoring Natural Carbon Sinks: Focused on forest conservation, peatland protection, and ending land-use changes (REDD+).
4. Conserving Biological Diversity: Implementing National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and managing protected areas