New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) As many as 2.94 crore women’s self-help group (SHG) members in rural areas have been trained on various aspects of financial inclusion, including banking services, during the first nine months of FY 2025-26, up to December, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. To enhance awareness of financial products and services in rural areas, the National Livelihood Mission has undertaken extensive Financial Literacy initiatives through trained Financial Literacy Community Resource …
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marks a decisive step in reshaping India’s tax and trade landscape. With reforms spanning customs, indirect taxation, direct tax rationalisation, and incentives for cooperatives and the IT sector, the proposals aim to simplify compliance, reduce burdens, and strengthen competitiveness. Customs processes are being modernised through digitalisation and AI, while exporters and industries gain relie…
Jaipur, Jan 22 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that farmers are the soul of India and that when farmers are empowered, villages, states, and the nation progress together. He said the state government is continuously fulfilling the promises made in its manifesto and remains fully committed to the welfare and prosperity of farmers.The Chief Minister announced that from January 23, on the occasion of Basant Panchami, Gram Utthan Camps will be organised in every Gi…
Indore, Jan 13 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government will organise a five-day event, Krishi Lokrang, from January 26 to 30 across the state to promote advanced farming practices among young farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Tuesday. The Chief Minister said the programme will be held in every Gram Panchayat and Block with full dignity and grandeur. He announced after reviewing preparations for the event late Tuesday night.During the review meeting, Yadav directed officials to prepar…