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SEPTEMBER 27

Global Innovation Index 2023Kongthong Village, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.

India has maintained its 40th position out of 132 economies in the recently published Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Over the past few years, India has consistently climbed the ranks in the GII, rising from 81st place in 2015 to its current position.

SEPTEMBER 27

Kongthong Village Wins ‘Best Tourism Village 2023

  • Kongthong Village, East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya.
  • Awarded “Best Tourism Village 2023.”
  • Occasion: World Tourism Day 2023.
  • Recognized at National Tourism Awards.
  • Presented by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

SEPTEMBER 27

The Indian Navy is launching a program to connect with northeastern states, including a 6500 km Motor Car Expedition called “Hello Sikkim!” from INS Shivaji to Sikkim. The team includes women officers, highlighting women’s power, and aims to inspire Sikkim’s youth to join the defense services, raise maritime awareness, and contribute to nation-building.

The car rally, named “Khamree Mo Sikkim!” (Hello Sikkim!), was officially started on September 24, 2023, in Lonavala by Cmde Mohit Goel, NM, Commanding Officer of INS Shivaji. The rally is divided into three legs.

  • The first leg involves stops at Mhow, Jhansi, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Bagdogra.
  • The second leg will take place within Sikkim, starting from Gangtok.
  • The third leg will include visits to Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Pune.

During the rally, participants will engage with students at various schools, interact with veterans, and conduct outreach programs and awareness drives. The expedition, spanning 22 days, is in partnership with Maruti Suzuki India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd as the fuel partner.