New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the achievements of women across various sectors and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to women-led development, marking what he described as “12 Years of Nari Shakti” under the NDA government. Using the hashtag #12YearsOfNariShakti, the Prime Minister said, “Over the last 12 years, the NDA Government has worked to further women-led development. And, this is visible across sectors. From financial inclusion and …
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New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) In a bid to help West Bengal contribute to India’s growth journey in industrial development, expanding entrepreneurial opportunities and employment generation, the government will hold roundtable meetings in all regions, with public sector banks (PSBs), leading industry bodies and MSME associations to expand credit availability.According to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari here, a renewed saturation drive of flagshi…
Ranchi, May 25 (IANS) The story of the transformation of Dhaneshwar Saw, a Hazaribagh-based commoner, to a noted entrepreneur in his locality, is a testament to the potential and success of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a flagship of the Modi government launched a decade ago to give wings to the Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises as well as enterprising individuals. As the PMMY schemes have been around for more than a decade, the success stories of common individuals and small-time e…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said the government has put in place a wholesome system to support Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other weaker sections right from an early age, enabling them to progress through sustained handholding and targeted interventions.Speaking at the launch of the Jammu and Kashmir chapter of the Dr. Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce at U…
Umaria, April 18 (IANS) A woman from Umaria district has built a successful garment business with the help of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, emerging as a symbol of self-reliance in rural Madhya Pradesh. Her products are now reaching several districts across the state, reflecting the growing impact of the scheme on grassroots entrepreneurship, the state government said in a statement on Saturday.According to an official statement, Pooja Singh, a resident of Ghanghari village, secured a l…
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…
Patna, April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which completed 11 years today, has helped many small-time entrepreneurs realise their dreams, shaping their journeys. Thousands of success stories have emerged, with beneficiaries crediting the flagship scheme for unlocking their entrepreneurial spirit. One such inspiring story is that of Deepak Kumar, a resident of Pakrar in the Katkamdag block of Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district, who leveraged this scheme to significantly expand …
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the flagship programme of the Modi government, has marked 11 years of operation, aimed at funding the ‘unfunded’ micro enterprises, small businesses and setting the path for their growth.Since its inception on this day in 2015, the programme has been instrumental in powering the business dynamics of small businesses and first-time entrepreneurs, in particular.According to government estimates, around 58 crore loans worth more …
Giridih (Jharkhand), April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is emerging as a strong pillar of support for small entrepreneurs in Jharkhand’s Giridih district, enabling hundreds of people to start their own ventures and move towards financial independence.Under the scheme, collateral-free loans have facilitated the establishment of various small businesses, including retail shops, tailoring units, mineral water plants, e-rickshaws, and street vending enterprises. This has signifi…
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…