Gandhinagar, Jan 18 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will lead a high-level state government delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, where he will outline the state’s long-term development roadmap and engage with global industry leaders to attract investment and generate employment opportunities for the youth. The Gujarat delegation’s participation in the WEF, scheduled from January 19 to 23, reflects the state government’s commitment to positi…
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New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) The government-backed SWAMIH Investment Fund is expected to deliver more than one lakh homes across the country, providing much-needed relief to over four lakh people who were stuck in long-delayed housing projects, Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund was launched in November 2019 after approval by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The initiative was created to provi…
Gandhinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) In a step towards achieving the vision of Developed India by 2047 and Developed Gujarat@2047, the Bhupendra Patel government has accelerated plans for the strategic development of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of strengthening smaller urban centres, the state, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has initiated the process to develop five satellite towns by 2030 and has invited urban planners to prepare…
Guwahati, Jan 1 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Assam and outlined five key promises that the party would fulfil if elected to power in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the party is prepared to offer an alternative vision for the state.Addressing reporters here, Gogoi said the Congress will focus on strengthening education and healthcare, with the aim of placing Assam am…
Nuh, Dec 27 (IANS) Nuh district, often regarded as one of Haryana’s backward regions, is now establishing a new identity through hidden talent and agricultural innovation. Farmers and residents are moving beyond traditional farming. They are gradually adopting modern agricultural techniques in which really highlights their potential.Several villages in this district of Haryana are already well known for indigenous wheat cultivation, the demand for which continues to rise.Taking this progress f…
Athens, Dec 25 (IANS) The gender gap in Pakistan’s labour market and economic opportunities stems from entrenched cultural norms, institutional shortcomings, and structural weaknesses, a report said on Thursday. It added that overcoming these challenges requires comprehensive measures such as strengthening labour law enforcement, improving access to childcare and safe transportation, promoting digital and financial inclusion, and eliminating discriminatory norms that restrict women’s mobility an…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Over 4,500 industrial parks have now come up in India, spanning an area of 7.70 lakh hectares, as part of the government’s policy to accelerate the country’s industry and innovation agenda. Developed in partnership with state governments and the private sector, these parks are promoting investment to strengthen India’s industrial base and employment generation, leading to sustainable economic development, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.As the …
Seoul, Dec 22 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday pledged to expand welfare support for senior citizens, expressing gratitude to the elderly generation for their contribution to the nation’s economic development and democratization. Lee made the remarks during a luncheon meeting with representatives of the Korean Senior Citizens’ Association, noting that South Korea officially entered a super-aged society this year, with people aged 65 and older accounting for more than 20 per …