New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that more than 60 per cent of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana have been availed by women.Addressing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at the Vigyan Bhawan here, the Prime Minister noted that women in India are increasingly stepping forward to build their own identities through new businesses.”Today, our daughters are carving out their identities in new businesses. More than 60 per cent of loans under the Mudra sch…
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Los Angeles, April 11 (IANS) Hollywood star Eva Longoria, who has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood, says that she’s currently focused on other interests. “My life’s work has been about entrepreneurship, especially with women and Latinas in my foundation,” Longoria told Extra!The actress also loves inspiring her son, Santi, by achieving success in front and behind the camera, reports femalefirst.co.uk.The actress shared: “Like every day, like, ‘Why did I have to leave at 5 a.m. and come home…
Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), April 8 (IANS) The Central Government’s flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to transform the lives of small entrepreneurs across the country, with another success story emerging from Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district.Beer Bahadur Dhami, a resident of Ward No. 30 in Chamarajpet, has successfully established and expanded his restaurant business with financial assistance received under the scheme. Availing a collateral-free loan of Rs 1.95 lakh fr…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for stronger outreach, including digital dissemination and targeted engagement with startups and MSMEs, particularly in emerging segments such as ready-to-eat and “carry-home” food products tailored to changing urban consumption patterns.He emphasised that the next phase of growth lies in expanding the commercial and entrepreneurial ecosystem around such technologies.India’s millet push received a dual institutional boos…
Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), March 29 (IANS) The PM Vishwakarma Yojana, a flagship Central government scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is steadily changing lives across rural India, enabling traditional workers to become ‘self-reliant’ entrepreneurs. In Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, the central welfare scheme has enabled Mihervan Singh Rajput to rise from a daily wage labourer to becoming a small business owner, while also creating employment for another person.A resident of Dhanga…
Imphal, March 21 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Saturday that the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is closely linked to empowering youth and transforming agriculture through innovation and enterprise. Inaugurating the ‘Agri-Youth Parliament-2026’ at Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, the Governor noted the event serves as a vital platform that brings together youth and stakeholders to shape the future of agriculture in the Northeast.Highlighting the region’s immense p…
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Marking a beginning towards ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance, the women in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly taking up entrepreneurial ventures to stand up on their own feet and bolster their financial independence. Contributing to this change is the women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), which have been instrumental in past few years, to steer this change.Through these SHGs, women are not only earning their livelihoods but also becoming financially strong. At present, there …
Gandhinagar, March 9 (IANS) Universities must evolve into centres of research, innovation and entrepreneurship to keep pace with changing global trends, Gujarat’s Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Monday while addressing the state’s first-ever Vice Chancellors’ meet.The one-day meeting was organised to formulate strategies to strengthen the science, technology and innovation ecosystem in the state.It was chaired by Modhwadia and attended by state Education Minister Pr…
Shillong, March 8 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Sunday extended greetings on International Women’s Day, highlighting the state government’s initiatives aimed at empowering women through self-help groups (SHGs), entrepreneurship support and farmer welfare programmes.Sangma praised women for their resilience, determination and achievements across various fields, stating that their empowerment is essential for the overall progress of society.“Wishing all the incredible w…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) As India celebrates the growing role of women in the country’s economic transformation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that greater financial access is helping women achieve real independence. In a post on social media platform X on the occasion of International Women’s Day, FM Sitharaman highlighted how initiatives such as Jan Dhan accounts and the rise of “Lakhpati Didis” are strengthening women’s financial power and reshaping househo…