Gandhinagar, Feb 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level ‘Manthan Baithak’ in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Tuesday, bringing together Cooperation Ministers from all the states and Union Territories, to strengthen the cooperative sector and support rural economic growth across the country. The inaugural session was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Ministers of State for Co…
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Prayagraj, Feb 4 (IANS) Handicraft products made by local artisans are emerging as a major attraction for visitors at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, as the Centre’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative gives a strong push to indigenous crafts and traditional livelihoods. Under the initiative, products manufactured by rural artisans and Self-Help Groups are being prominently showcased at the Mela. Devotees and tourists are showing keen interest in a wide range of locally made items, including handicra…
Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) The Congress-led government in Karnataka has issued a circular promoting khadi use among officials to mark the 77th Republic Day which was observed on January 26. The state government on Thursday urged officials to wear khadi on first Saturday of every month.State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has issued the circular in this regard and said, “”Khadi” is not merely a garment; it is a symbol of the nation’s dignity and pride. At present, khadi weavers are taking steps t…
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…
Bhopal, Jan 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to usher in a transformative era for its farming community as the state officially launches “2026” as the ‘Agriculture Year’ with a grand rally and mega programme scheduled for Sunday at ‘Jumboori Maidan, BHEL’, Bhopal.The year-long initiative, carrying the powerful tagline ‘Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous State’, aims to make agriculture more profitable, sustainable, technology-driven, and a major engine for youth employment and rural self-reliance….
Bhopal, Jan 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to usher in a transformative era for its farming community as the state officially launches “2026” as the ‘Agriculture Year’ with a grand rally and mega programme scheduled for Sunday at ‘Jumboori Maidan, BHEL’, Bhopal. The year-long initiative, carrying the powerful tagline ‘Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous State’, aims to make agriculture more profitable, sustainable, technology-driven, and a major engine for youth employment and rural self-reliance…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that agricultural waste can be converted into a valuable national resource.Speaking at the CSIR’s ‘Technology Transfer Ceremony’ event here, he noted that bio-bitumen is a transformative step towards the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.By utilising agro-waste, it reduces pollution caused by crop burning and strengthens the circular economy. With 15 per cent blending, India can save nearly Rs 4,500 crore in foreign exchan…
Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening Gujarat’s rural economy and recognising excellence in animal husbandry, the state government will organise the ‘Best Livestock Breeder Award’ distribution ceremony on Tuesday at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar. The awards will be presented by State Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani and Minister of State for Animal Husbandry Ramesh Katara, who will felicitate outstanding livestock breeders from across …