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 …
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New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Vice-President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday, interacted with a youth delegation from Darjeeling at the Vice-President’s residence, noting that the youth embody the aspirations of a confident and forward-looking India. Describing India’s demographic strength as one of its greatest assets, Vice-President Radhakrishnan said that the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ calls upon young citizens to contribute with innovation, integrity and enterprise.Se…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The annual Tulip Festival-2026 organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in the heart of the national capital on Shanti Path Lawn will be formally inaugurated on Monday.During the programme, the festival will feature a special walk and exhibition, an official said in a statement.”The Tulip Walk and visit to the Tulip Exhibition, showcasing a splendid array of blooming tulips and floral displays curated by the Horticulture Department, will begin on Monday mornin…
Rajkot, Feb 13 (IANS) Students in Gujarat are being equipped with practical skills alongside academics under a state-wide initiative to promote self-reliance.Led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the programme targets students from classes 9 to 12, combining vocational training with traditional studies to prepare them for employment and entrepreneurship.At Shree Chandrasinhji Higher Secondary School in Rajpara, Kotda Sangani Taluka, Rajkot district, pupils are receiving hands-on training in 11 …
Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Feb 10 (IANS) Just 10 kilometres from Burhanpur district headquarters, the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Girls’ Hostel, located in village Daryapur, is emerging as a grassroots example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. The hostel is home to 50 Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe girls from nearby rural areas who are not only pursuing education but are also learning skills to become self-reliant.Along with academic studies, the g…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday made a strong push for a “Swadeshi” economic model, saying that while global interdependence is a reality, it must be voluntary and free of pressure, rather than a result of trade wars or tariff-driven compulsions. He was speaking at the two-day New Horizons lecture series marking the RSS Centenary Year, amid the presence of over 900 eminent personalities, including actor Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, as well as prominent scientists, industr…
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 1 (IANS) Women in Kanpur have welcomed the Union Budget, saying its emphasis on women’s empowerment and support for female entrepreneurs will help strengthen self-reliance and contribute to economic growth. Women from different walks of life said the budget reflects the government’s intent to encourage women-led development by creating opportunities for financial independence and entrepreneurship. They expressed hope that targeted measures and schemes announced in t…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday unveiled a significant initiative designed to reshape India’s engagement with critical minerals. During her budget presentation in the Lok Sabha, she announced that the government will extend support to the mineral-rich states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu in establishing specialised rare earth corridors. These corridors are intended to serve as all-encompassing hubs that will cover the complete value cha…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.Addressing DRDO’s Best Performing Scientists and Technical Persons, who witnessed the 77th Republic Day Parade as Special Guests, Rajnath Singh stated that self-reliance has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said th…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) India is considering a significant relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, raising the automatic‑route ownership cap from 49 to 74 per cent for existing licensed defence firms and removing vague conditions that would reshape its defence landscape, a recent report has highlighted. “This policy shift aims to lure global manufacturers, fostering joint ventures and technology transfers to bolster domestic production,” observed an arti…