New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a significant step towards promoting economic prosperity and inclusion under the PM Vishwakarma (PMV) Scheme, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Thursday is implementing the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative to provide dedicated market access to Divyangjan Vishwakarma artisans. The initiative is helping traditional craftspeople expand their customer base, increase sales and move towards sustainable livelihoods, the ministry said.Und…
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Vijayawada, June 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President, Y.S. Sharmila Reddy, claimed on Thursday that the NDA government at the Centre inherited a strong economy, robust institutions, and immense public trust but, in just over a decade, it has weakened all three.She strongly endorsed the concerns raised by Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, regarding the alleged weakening of India’s economic foundations and democratic institutions under the BJP-led NDA governme…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in the national capital and discussed strengthening cooperation across various sectors. Both sides also agreed to enhance coordination in international forums, building on their shared history as BRICS members and influential Global South voices.South African Deputy President Mashatile arrived in New Delhi on May 29 for a six-day working visit concluding…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India and South Africa explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation and collaboration in the MSME sector, recognising its vital role in economic growth, employment generation, and inclusive development, the government has said.According to an official statement, both sides discussed potential areas of cooperation, including enhancing access to finance, promoting enterprise formalisation, accelerating digitalisation, strengthening entrepreneurship and skilling in MSME…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to transform the North Eastern region into a major hub for high-value agricultural and horticultural products. Jointly with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and the state’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath, launching the Rs 236 crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura’, Scindia stated, “Under Prime …
Agartala, May 26 (IANS) Amid growing global economic uncertainty triggered by geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States, the Indian banking sector remains strong, stable, and poised for sustained growth, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Union Finance Ministry, M. Nagaraju, said here on Tuesday. Addressing the media on the sidelines of a Credit Outreach Programme organised by the State Level Bankers Committee at Rab…
Gandhinagar, May 16 (IANS) The intra-BRICS merchandise trade has risen thirteen-fold, from $ 84 billion in 2003 to $ 1.17 trillion in 2024, outpacing the growth in global trade and contributing to greater resilience and diversification for member countries, Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary said on Saturday.Speaking at 2nd meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Trade and Economic Issues (CGETI) here, the top government official underscored that BRICS has continued to grow stronger and has emerge…
Paramaribo, May 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday spoke on the theme ‘Partnership for Progress’ in Paramaribo, Suriname, and highlighted India’s global role, stressing the need for partnership for progress. EAM Jaishankar took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Spoke on the theme ‘Partnership for Progress’ at Paramaribo this evening. Thank FM Melvin Bouva for his presence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Suriname for organising the programme.””Made the case th…
Paramaribo, May 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday handed over a fruit processing facility in Paramaribo city of Suriname, which was established with financial assistance from India. India provided fruit processing machinery to Suriname, funded under the USD 1 million Small and Medium Enterprises grant announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in 2025.During his remarks at the event, the Minister said, “This project also serves to underline a larger m…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has generated opportunities for approximately 36.33 lakh individuals, significantly contributing to livelihood creation and grassroots economic development across the country, the government said on Thursday.The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises’ flagship scheme, implemented through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), continues to play a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurshi…