Agartala, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said that the Centre has set an ambitious target to boost Tripura’s annual agarwood industry turnover from the present Rs 100 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, underscoring the sector’s immense potential to drive economic growth, employment and exports in the state.Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of an Agarwood Cluster Common Processing Centre at Uttar Fulba…
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Purnia, Jan 22 (IANS) Taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Vocal for Local” and “Local to Global” to build an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Geographical Indication(GI)-tagged Mithila Makhana (fox nut) from Bihar’s Purnia, is being successfully exported to Dubai for the first time via sea route. This achievement is proof that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Bihar is now meeting international benchmarks of quality standards, packaging, traceability, and logistics.The coor…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) The GI Mahotsav, an initiative of the Union government’s Ministry of MSME, is emerging as a key platform to promote India’s rich cultural heritage through Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products, while opening new market opportunities for artisans, farmers and small producers, organisers said on Friday. Organised in Guwahati by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the four-day exhibition brings together GI product holders from across the country, with a spec…
Bhagalpur (Bihar), Jan 13 (IANS) The traditional ‘Katarni chura’ (flattened rice) of Bihar’s Bhagalpur has witnessed a remarkable resurgence after receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Government of India. The recognition has not only enhanced its market demand but has also led to a significant expansion in cultivation area and a steady rise in farmers’ incomes. With the festival of Makar Sankranti being celebrated across Bihar, dahi–chura feasts are in full swing, es…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The government has unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative, a strategic initiative designed to catalyse inclusive and sustainable growth across India’s textile landscape.By shifting to a sector-specific, district-level approach, the Ministry of Textiles aims to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions and elevate 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs.At the ‘National Textile Ministers Conference’ in Gu…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) At least 150 distinctive products from northeast have been identified for the Geographical Indication (GI) tagging in the next two years, the government said on Monday.The Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER) is spearheading GI tagging of unique, local products of Agri-Horti, Handloom, and Handicraft sector from the northeastern region to promote and preserve the unique identity of these products.Moreover, the Ministry has sanctioned establishment of the…
Amaravati, Dec 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appreciating Narsapuram lace craft.The Chief Minister took to ‘X’ to thank the Prime Minister, who mentioned Narsapuram lace craft in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on Sunday.”Thank you for your appreciation of the Narsapuram lace craft, Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi Ji. Andhra Pradesh is home to many traditional arts that have been preserved by families and communities over…
Bhopal, Dec 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has issued comprehensive directives to boost the visibility and sales of Madhya Pradesh’s renowned handloom and handicraft products, aiming to preserve cultural heritage while empowering artisans and driving rural economic growth. During a high-level review meeting of the Department of Cottage and Village Industries on Saturday, the CM emphasised showcasing products from state-owned brands—Mrignayani, Vindhya Valley, Kabira, and Prakrit—at …
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has opened up fresh opportunities for Indian exporters and is expected to give a major boost to key sectors such as textiles, marine products, engineering and MSMEs, former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Dr Shikha Darbari said on Tuesday.Speaking to IANS, Dr Darbari said that reduced tariffs in the New Zealand market will increase demand for Indian products and help domestic industries stre…