Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) The CPI(M)-led Left Front in West Bengal on Saturday released its manifesto for the forthcoming assembly elections, with a focus on industrial development and employment generation. In the manifesto, the Left Front promised to generate employment in the public sector by filling all vacant state government posts, and in the private sector by attracting big-ticket investments through changes to the state’s industrial policy.The manifesto, released by veteran CPI(M) …
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A target of 4.15 crore houses had been allocated under Phases I and II of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana‑Gramin, with 3.90 crore houses sanctioned and 2.99 crore completed, the government said on Tuesday.A cumulative fund transfer of Rs 4,03,886 crore has been made to ensure timely resources for construction and beneficiary support across states. The scheme is on course to reach a cumulative target of 4.95 crore houses by 2029, an official statement said.The benefic…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has decided to extend the ongoing Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery in Delhi till April 5, an official said on Saturday. On March 29, Minister of State (MoS) for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey will inaugurate a Van Dhan Conclave for discussions on sustainable livelihoods and value addition of Minor Forest Produce, a statement said.The extension of the fest has been announced in response to the overwhelming public participation and …
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Centre’s ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) initiative has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations with around 2,326 outlets, benefiting more than 1.32 lakh people across the country, it was informed on Wednesday.Products showcased under the initiative reflect regional diversity, ranging from Madhubani paintings at Patna station to cane crafts at Tenkasi Junction in Tamil Nadu.Similar trends are visible across stations, with handloom products and artefacts attr…
Raipur, March 19 (IANS) The tech-enabled drones, considered an urbane phenomenon is silently scripting a revolutionary change in the country’s wide agrarian stretches. And, leading this change are ‘Namo drone didis’, who have brought transformative change in farming methods, and also generating significant employment in the process. In Chhattisgarh’s Khairagarh, ‘drone didi’ Savitri Sahu is earning handsome amount of money and generating jobs for locals while deploying advanced agricultural tech…
Chamoli, March 18 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), an outcome-based skill training scheme of the Central government, is bringing notable improvements in the workforce. In Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, many residents, particularly women, have received adequate training under the scheme for various vocational activities, and today they are equipped with the skills to earn a living of their own.About 200 women in the district have received training under the skill developmen…
Imphal, March 18 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday underscored that peace, stability, and development are interdependent, stating that “without development, there can be no lasting peace”. Launching the ‘State Focus Paper 2026-27’ at a seminar themed “Credit-Led Development in Manipur,” the Chief Minister highlighted that stability cannot be sustained without inclusive growth. “Inclusive growth is the foundational principle on which we will build our wor…
Jammu, March 12 (IANS) Marking a beginning towards ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance, the women in Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly taking up entrepreneurial ventures to stand up on their own feet and bolster their financial independence. Contributing to this change is the women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), which have been instrumental in past few years, to steer this change.Through these SHGs, women are not only earning their livelihoods but also becoming financially strong. At present, there …
Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday launched the sixth edition of the Digital Payment Awareness Week (DPAW) in Ahmedabad with a women-centric outreach programme, highlighting the need for greater public awareness on safe digital transactions amid rising cases of online fraud.The week-long campaign, being observed across India from March 9 to March 15 under the national initiative ‘Har Payment Digital’, is led by the RBI’s Department of Payment and Settlement…
Imphal, March 9 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, while presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly on Monday, announced a new scheme aimed at the economic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups (SHGs), which is expected to benefit around 3.5 lakh women across the state. Presenting the Budget during the ongoing seventh session of the Assembly, the Chief Minister said the new scheme seeks to strengthen women-led SHGs and enhance financial …