New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Around 9 crore micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered under the government’s Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform, providing employment to over 38 crore people across the country, according to an official statement on Tuesday.The two digital platforms have been launched to formalise enterprises, expand access to government support and strengthen the country’s MSME ecosystem, according to a statement from the Ministry of Micro, Sm…
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Vijayawada, July 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday announced that measures will be taken to develop handicraft tourism on the lines of eco-tourism and temple tourism. He assured that measures will be initiated to ensure that artisans who create artistic pieces receive due recognition.Inaugurating the ‘Andhra Pradesh Handicraft Festival 2026’ organised by the Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation (Lepakshi) here on Tuesday, he directed officials to…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to purchase clay Ganesh idols made by Indian artisans ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Utsav, saying the practice would not only help protect the environment but also strengthen the government’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative by supporting traditional potters and craftsmen. Addressing the nation during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said many pe…
Mandsaur, June 23 (IANS) The world-renowned Thewa art from Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh is transcending borders and carving a niche for itself on the international stage. The artwork recently gained global recognition during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Slovakia.Prime Minister Modi presented ‘Thewa motif cufflinks’ — crafted using the famous Thewa art, to the President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini.These cufflinks featured intricate gold engravings on coloured glass, showcasing the rich tr…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a truly people-centric pact that will benefit Indian farmers, businesses, artisans, and people across the country.”By unlocking the premium UK market, it creates attractive global opportunities for women entrepreneurs, youth, startups and MSMEs, while empowering the underprivileged without compromising India’s core interests,” the minister s…
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the growing impact of the state’s handloom and sericulture sector, stating that Muga silk cultivation is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and transforming rural economies across Assam. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that Assam’s handloom sector is “weaving new opportunities” for people, particularly those associated with the traditional Muga silk industry. “From nurt…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) With NDA leaders across the country undertaking tree plantation drives on World Environment Day under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh cautioned that the country currently faces an “eleven per cent shortfall” in per-capita green cover.Speaking to reporters, Singh said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the message of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. We are currently facing an 11 per cent shortfall in the per-capita green…
Vadodara/Ahmedabad, May 25 (IANS) Traditional handicrafts and GI-tagged products from Central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad’s Sodagari Block Print, Mata ni Pachedi and Agates of Cambay, are expected to be showcased alongside industrial investment opportunities at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Vadodara later this June.The conference, scheduled for the last week of June, is being positioned as both an industrial and cultural platform for the region, with organisers hi…
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday expressed deep gratitude, on behalf of the people of Odisha, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting handcrafted masterpieces, a silver sailboat model and a Palm Leaf Pattachitra, to King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway during his recently concluded five-nation diplomatic tour.Taking to his X handle, CM Majhi wrote, “During his Visit to Norway, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji once again championed India’s c…
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The government has accelerated formalisation of unregistered enterprises through the Udyam and Udyam Assist platforms, bringing over 7.9 crore MSMEs and informal micro enterprises into the formal economy, an official statement said on Thursday.Targeted policy measures are improving access to credit, strengthening legal safeguards and enhancing ease of doing business, while digital platforms such as GeM, TReDS and SAMADHAAN are enabling better market access and faster pay…