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India Opens a New Technology Centre to Boost Small Businesses

The government launched a technology centre in Bengaluru to support micro, small and medium enterprises

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Key Points

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Investment of 156 crore Indian rupees on a ten‑acre campus

Provides design, prototyping, testing, production and consultancy services

Helps small businesses adopt modern technology and create skilled jobs

Supports the national goal of a self‑reliant and developed country

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It aims to strengthen skills in electronics design, manufacturing and the aerospace sector

The centre will train around ten thousand young people each year with hands‑on experience

Advanced machines such as surface‑mount technology lines, 3‑D printers, and computer‑controlled tools will be available

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micro, small and medium enterprises

small and medium sized companies that make products or offer services

electronics system design and manufacturing

creating and building electronic devices and circuits

aerospace

technology related to aircraft and spacecraft

prototype

an early model built to test a concept

additive manufacturing

building objects layer by layer, commonly known as 3‑D printing

computer numerical control

machines that follow precise computer instructions to cut or shape materials

consultancy

professional advice and help given to improve a business

sustainable

maintaining growth without damaging the environment

livelihood

the means by which people earn a living

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