Amaravati, June 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday urged bankers to extend their cooperation to facilitate economic activities across the state The Chief Minister chaired the 235th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held at the Secretariat.The meeting discussed the Annual Credit Plan for 2026-27 and reviewed the credit extended to the agriculture sector, MSMEs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and tenant farmersBanks reported extending loans worth Rs 3,86,2…
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Chandigarh, June 14 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the greatness of any society is not measured by its economic prosperity, but by how it treats its weak, helpless and underprivileged sections. “A society that cares for its deprived and needy citizens is truly progressive and compassionate,” he stated.The Chief Minister was addressing the 346th Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh held in Ludhiana, Punjab.He announced a grant of Rs 11 lakh for…
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday highlighted his government’s achievements across several sectors including infrastructure, industry, women empowerment, and cultural initiatives on the occasion of the completion of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government’s two years in office, asserting that the state is progressing steadily towards the goal of a “Samruddha Odisha” by 2036. Addressing a press conference at the Lok Seva Bhawan he…
New Delhi/Agartala, June 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday highlighted the state’s remarkable strides in education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment and economic growth at the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog. The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state’s commitment to building strong human capital in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the NITI Aayog meeting themed “Human Capital for Viksit Bharat”, Saha congratulated…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led dispensation, the central government on Tuesday released a series of booklets showcasing its various key achievements and initiatives. One such publication, titled “From Empowerment to Prosperity,” spotlights efforts undertaken to empower women, youth, farmers and marginalised communities, identifying them as the four foundational pillars of a developed India. GYAN frameworkAccording to the booklet, Prime Minister Modi’s vision f…
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) The Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Bhubaneswar to support the growth of rural women-led enterprises across the state.According to an official statement, an incubation programme is being launched under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) through the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) to support growth-oriented rural enterprises across Odisha.The statement added that IIT Bhubaneswar…
Jamtara, June 3 (IANS) Rekha Besra from Jharkhand’s Jamtara is an inspiring example of how the Rashtriya Gramin Aajeevika Mission (NRLM) is playing a vital role in empowering women to become ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant). Besra, a resident of Dhanbad village in Udalbani Panchayat in Jamtara, once worked as a farm labourer to support her family; however, now, by leveraging the program, she has established herself as a successful poultry entrepreneur.According to Besra, until a few years ago, the f…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has enrolled Rs 4.92 crore beneficiaries and paid Rs 4.28 crore beneficiaries, with total disbursements of Rs 20,150 crore by April-end, the government said on Tuesday.India has shifted focus from ‘Women’s welfare’ to ‘Women-led development’ across sectors and institutions between 2014 and 2026, an official statement said.A lifecycle approach adopted by the government has strengthened women’s access to healthcare, e…
Srinagar, June 2 (IANS) The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government on Tuesday laid stress on AYUSH infrastructure, outreach and wellness tourism.Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Tuesday chaired the Governing Body Meeting of the J&K AYUSH Society under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), during which the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) 2026-27 was approved for onward submission to the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.The meeting was attended by Additional …
Shillong, June 1 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday stressed the need for stronger implementation systems, integrated governance, and outcome-oriented policymaking to improve early childhood development, maternal health, and social welfare outcomes in the state and across the country. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day Early Childhood Development (ECD) Implementation Science Workshop in Shillong, Sangma said governments often already understand the science,…