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Rs 750 crore ‘AgriSURE Fund’ to empower startups, boost rural economy
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) In a pioneering step toward revolutionising the agricultural landscape in India, the government has launched the ‘AgriSURE Fund’ with a capital pool of Rs 750 crore to further drive investments that will empower…
Centre plans 74 new tunnels worth Rs 1 lakh crore to bolster highway network
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) In a move to bolster the highway network across the country, the government is planning to build 74 new tunnels at a projected expense of Rs 1 lakh crore over the next few years.The government has already completed…
Job-linked incentive scheme a significant step towards inclusive India: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The government is committed to providing a conducive environment for employment generation and economic growth, and the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme represents a significant step towards creating an…
Job-linked incentive scheme a significant step towards inclusive India: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The government is committed to providing a conducive environment for employment generation and economic growth, and the Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme represents a significant step towards creating an…
30 crore unorganised workers register on eShram portal in just 3 years
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The eShram portal, launched by the government to support unorganised workers across the country, has crossed 30 crore registrations in just three years of its launch.The integration of social security schemes on…
Cabinet greenlights Rs 18,036 cr project to connect Mumbai, Indore via shortest rail route
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The Cabinet on Monday approved a new 309-km railway line project worth Rs 18,036 crore to connect the commercial hubs of Mumbai and Indore through the shortest rail route.The project, to be completed by 2028-29,…
India’s manufacturing growth eases in August, stays above long-run average
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The country’s manufacturing activity eased to three-month low at 57.5 in the month of August, which is below July’s reading of 58.1 but above the long-run average of 54, the HSBC India survey showed on Monday.The…
Adani Energy expands presence in Khavda with 7GW RE transmission project
Ahmedabad, Sep 2 (IANS) In a move to further consolidate its position as the largest private sector transmission player in India, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of Khavda Phase-IV Part-A…
Will ensure social security for gig and platform workers: Dr Mandaviya
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The Union government is committed to provide social security benefits for gig and platform workers, said Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, on Sunday.Chairing a review meeting in the…
Bio-manufacturing, Bio-foundry will promote India’s green growth: Dr. Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Biomanufacturing and bio-foundry, which are part of the new BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy, will drive India’s green growth, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State…
Online Passport Portal shut for 5 days for maintenance
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The online portal for passport applications will be shut for the next five days for a maintenance exercise, the government said on Thursday.No new appointments will be scheduled during this period and appointments…
Car manufacturers offer up to Rs 20,000 discount under new scrapping policy
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Car and SUV manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5 per cent of the ex-showroom price of a new car or Rs 20,000 whichever is lower, while truck manufacturers will offer discounts of up to 3 per cent with…
India’s foreign trade improves significantly with more regions post-pandemic: Report
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As India aims to achieve $2 trillion exports by 2030, the country's trade with regions and regional groupings improved significantly in the post-pandemic times amid robust measures and policy reforms towards ease of…
Cabinet approves 730 private FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The government on Wednesday approved the roll-out of 730 FM radio channels in 234 new cities and towns with an estimated reserve price of Rs 784.87 crore.Many of the approved cities and towns are in ‘Aspirational…
Govt approves 12 projects worth Rs 28,602 cr to transform industrial landscape, create 40 lakh jobs
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development…
Centre approves 3 railways projects worth Rs 6,456 cr, to create 114 lakh man-days
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved three projects of Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore and to be…
Private US banks can embrace UPI for faster digital payments: Fed Reserve Governor
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) goes global, the US private banks might explore connecting with India’s unique digital payments solution, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said here on Wednesday,…
PMJDY world’s largest financial inclusion scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, has become the world's largest financial inclusion scheme — with more than 53.14 crore beneficiaries and total…