Patna, May 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has transformed the life of a couple in Bihar’s Sheikhpura district. With government support, Ravita Kumari and Manmendra Kumar have started flour and oil processing units. This has led to an increase in their income; they have achieved self-reliance, and have also been able to ensure better education for their children.Moreover, the scheme has not only led to improvement in the family’s live…
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Patna, May 7 (IANS) Senior JD-U leader and Dhamdaha MLA Leshi Singh created a new political milestone in Bihar politics by taking oath as a minister for the eighth time during the Cabinet expansion of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.The swearing-in ceremony was held at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and several senior NDA leaders.Leshi Singh is regarded as one of the most influential women …
Kochi, April 8 (IANS) The controversy over Kerala’s devastating 2018 floods has erupted into a sharp political slugfest, with Mathew Kuzhalnadan and Mathew T. Thomas, both candidates contesting from different constituencies, locking horns over allegations of administrative failure and ulterior motives.Kuzhalnadan, the Congress candidate contesting from Ernakulam district, has repeatedly alleged that the floods were “man-made”, releasing details of a meeting chaired by the Water Resources M…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has allocated Rs 22,236 crore or around 21.44 per cent of Budget 2026–27 for improving air quality and for green initiatives, including clean Yamuna, to secure pollution-free future for the next generation, an official said on Sunday. Highlighting key features of the ‘Green Budget’ for 2026–27, the official said in a statement that of the total state budget of Rs 1,03,700 crore, Rs 22,236 crore have been allotted to 17 departments re…
Bhopal, March 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will hold discussions with leading industry representatives during an interactive session to be organised at ITC Rajputana in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Saturday.During the session, the state’s policy clarity, administrative responsiveness, and investment-friendly approach will be presented to major industrial groups from across the country.The session will include a comprehensive presentation on Madhya Pradesh’s industrial policy,…
Patna, Feb 17 (IANS) The PM Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched years ago to support micro food units and make them self-sustaining enterprises through Central monetary assistance, is yielding considerable results. In Bihar’s Sheikhpura district, the PMFME has proved instrumental in generating local employment, as aspiring entrepreneurs have taken the ‘atmanirbharta’ route to realise their dreams.Shashi Kumar, who runs a sweet shop, shared the …
Rajkot, Jan 5 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Monday that the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) will pave the way for large-scale investments in the Saurashtra and Kutch regions. Addressing a press conference at the Rajkot District Collector’s office, he added that the state government is committed to resolving issues faced by small and large industrialists on priority to enable faster industrial growth.Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi said that, under the guid…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The government-backed MSME schemes are playing a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship, expanding market access, and providing low-interest credit to small businesses, industry experts said on Wednesday.Speaking to IANS on the sideline of awareness programme in Sirmaur, Himachal Chamber of Commerce President Satish Goyal said that detailed information was provided on how entrepreneurs can start and expand their businesses under MSME schemes.He said that the programm…