Surat, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister Health J.P. Nadda and Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil are addressing the concluding session of the third edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) – South Gujarat, being held on Saturday in Surat.The two-day event draws to a close with participation from senior political leadership, diplomats and industry representatives.On the occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is releasing the book titled ‘South Gujarat – The Industrial Cata…
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Gandhinagar, April 30 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday disbursed Rs 1,349.50 crore to 11,029 beneficiaries across industrial sectors through a single digital transaction, as part of efforts to improve the speed and transparency of financial assistance.The transfer was carried out under the “Single Click Payment Programme” organised at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Surat, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.The initiative, led by the state’s …
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The supply of natural gas to the textiles and handicrafts sector is being maintained at 80 per cent of the past six months’ average consumption, despite the disruptions in imports due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, since it has been categorised as a priority industry, the Ministry of Textiles said on Tuesday.In case of supply disruptions, public sector gas utility GAIL is intermittently sourcing supplies from the spot market to meet domestic demand, the minist…
Patna, April 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday stirred debate with his remarks on population while addressing the media in Gaya. He asserted that society should not adopt a narrow-minded approach toward population growth or having children.His statement came in response to remarks attributed to Dhirendra Krishna Shastri alias Bageshwar Baba, who, during a recent visit to Nagpur, had reportedly urged people to have four children…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Bank credit in India stood at Rs 213.6 lakh crore for the fortnight ending March 31, registering an annual growth of 16.1 per cent for the reported period — up from 11 per cent in the same period prior year, a report said on Tuesday.The report from CareEdge ratings said credit growth in Indian banks continued to outpace deposit accretion, widening the differential to about 260 basis points.Credit–Deposit (CD) ratio remained elevated at 81.4 per cent for the fortnigh…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India’s trade performance in Q3 FY26 reflected a mixed but resilient trend, with merchandise exports rising 1.6 per cent and imports surging 7.9 per cent, NITI Aayog said on Monday as it released its ‘Trade Watch Quarterly.’Services exports grew strongly by 7.8 per cent, with relatively moderate growth in services imports, resulting in a sustained surplus that continued to anchor the overall external balance.Suman Bery, Vice‑Chairman, NITI Aayog, released the lates…
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India’s banking sector remained resilient, supported by improved asset quality, strengthening capital buffers, robust retail and SME credit momentum, and early signs of revival in private capital expenditure, a survey showed on Sunday.The survey from FICCI and Indian Bank Association (IBA) said the banking sector maintains a broadly constructive outlook on credit growth over the near term, supported by improving balance sheets, steady economic activity, and sustained…
Itanagar, April 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday underscored that women’s participation in policymaking is a crucial indicator of development, pointing out that developed nations often have 40-50 per cent representation of women in governance. Addressing a special programme themed “Celebrating Strength, Equality and Leadership,” organised to mark the spirit of women’s empowerment and raise awareness about the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, the Chie…
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday said that ensuring the income, dignity and long-term sustainability of weavers remains a top priority for the state government, underlining the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address challenges faced by the sector.Chairing a review meeting of the Handloom Department, Chief Minister Adityanath said, “Weavers are not just carriers of tradition but also a strong pillar of the state’s economy. …
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged, and every dream is given the support to grow. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, the PM Modi said, “PM Mudra Yojana reflects an economic ethos where opportunities are accessible, initiatives are encouraged and every dream is given the support to grow.”He also shared a post by MyGovIn…