New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The ‘Womaniya’ initiative scaled significantly since its launch, with more than 2.1 lakh women micro and small enterprises (MSEs) registering on the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) in FY26, securing 13.7 lakh orders, the government said on Friday.Over Rs. 28,000 crore contract value was awarded to women MSEs with 27.60 per cent growth over last year, according to an official statement.The programme beneficiaries accounted for 5.6 per cent of GeM’s total orders in FY…
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New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has recorded a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs 18.4 lakh crore, including Rs 5 lakh crore transacted in the financial year 2025–26, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Monday.Moreover, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) accounted for 68 per cent of total orders placed on the platform during the year and 47.1 per cent of the total GMV.More than 11 lakh MSEs are registered on GeM and received over 51 lakh order…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) India’s digital platforms ecosystem has streamlined the business lifecycle, from entry to expansion, with unprecedented speed and ease through National Single Window System (NSWS), Government e‑Marketplace, MCA21 and similar tools, the Centre said on Monday.India’s integrated digital infrastructure also widened market access and unlocked liquidity for millions of firms. The National Single Window System has granted over 8,29,750 approvals across 32 central departm…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that as India progresses further, the aspirations and contributions of women will continue to guide India’s collective journey towards a strong and prosperous nation. He also shared how women are now breaking away from the stereotypes by entering a profession that was considered “not for women”.”The achievements of India’s Nari Shakti are a source of pride and a powerful reminder of the transformative role in nation-building. …
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Government-backed women-centric schemes are strengthening financial empowerment and entrepreneurship across India, particularly in rural and underserved regions, an official factsheet said on Friday.Several major women empowerment schemes, such as the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, NaMo Drone Didi Yojana, and the Womaniya Initiative, aim to expand access to credit, skills, and markets. The government highlighted these women-focused initiatives as part of its broader vision o…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Women entrepreneurs have registered robust growth on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), with cumulative order values rising from Rs 1,265.62 crore in FY2018–19 to Rs 83,323 crore by FY2025–26, the government said on Friday.During the same period, order volumes increased from 1,01,530 to 44,48,894, reflecting the expanding participation of women-led enterprises in public procurement over the seven-year journey of SWAYATT (Startups, Women and Youth Advantage through …
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), received a comprehensive overview of the Southern Naval Command’s role as Navy’s Training Command, functioning, and operational capabilities, an official said on Sunday. The briefing included presentation on Sothern Naval Command’s tri-services training initiatives and capacity-building efforts for foreign trainees, a statement said.He was received in at the Command’s headquarters in Kochi on Saturday by Vice-Admiral S…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Centre’s One District- One Product (ODOP) initiative has been expanded, as on December 2025, to over 770 districts, which have now become economic hubs that are enabling local farmers and artisans to produce for global markets, according to an official statement issued on Friday.The initiative identifies one unique product in every district of the state, provides it with branding, market access, institutional support, and visibility, and empowers the community behi…