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Central Act enacted 2023-08-12. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).

Established the National Research Foundation with Rs 50,000 crore over five years to seed, grow, and facilitate research across natural sciences, engineering, technology, humanities, and social sciences in Indian universities and institutions.

Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.

Rs 19,744 crore mission to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. Targets 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, reducing fossil fuel dependence.

Rs 76,000 crore programme to establish a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in India. Provides fiscal support of up to 50% of project cost for setting up semiconductor fabs, OSAT, and design centres.

Incentive scheme across 14 key sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and textiles with total outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. Aims to boost domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and reduce import dependence.

Central Act enacted 2016-07-29. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).

Action plan to promote entrepreneurship with tax exemptions for three years, self-certification for compliance, simplified startup registration, and a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds. Recognised over 1 lakh startups.

Central Act enacted 2012-02-06. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).

Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.

India's early policy framework to attract semiconductor fabrication investments with incentives of up to 25% of capital expenditure. Aimed to position India in the global electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

Central Act enacted 2007-06-05. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).

Sam Pitroda-led commission recommended establishing 1,500 new universities, independent regulatory authority replacing UGC, reform of professional education, and Open Educational Resources. Influenced subsequent education policy.