Vadodara/Ahmedabad, May 25 (IANS) Traditional handicrafts and GI-tagged products from Central Gujarat, including Ahmedabad’s Sodagari Block Print, Mata ni Pachedi and Agates of Cambay, are expected to be showcased alongside industrial investment opportunities at the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Vadodara later this June.The conference, scheduled for the last week of June, is being positioned as both an industrial and cultural platform for the region, with organisers hi…
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Puri, May 21 (IANS) Talapatra artist Soumyaranjan Das is of the view that traditional art forms are finally receiving the recognition they deserve on the global stage. He gives credit for this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking about the growing international attention towards Odisha’s palm leaf engraving art, Das told IANS that while some people may view Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gifting of traditional handicrafts as a strategy, artisans see it differently.“For us artisans, it…
Valsad (Gujarat), May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gesture of gifting Gujarat’s famous Kesar mangoes to the UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the West Asian country has sparked excitement and pride among farmers in Gujarat, especially in Valsad district.During his diplomatic five-nation tour, PM Modi held a special meeting with the UAE President, where he presented the traditional Indian fruit as a symbol of India’s rich agricultural heritage and cultural …
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will launch the official website of the Bhartiya Vyapar Mahotsav during a two-day national conclave of trade leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, organised by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), it was announced on Sunday.The conclave will bring together around 150 prominent trade leaders, representatives of business associations, MSMEs, manufacturers, startups and industry stakeholders from across the coun…
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Government e Marketplace (GeM) observed its Incorporation Day 2026 on Saturday, marking its continued role in supporting India’s public procurement by enhancing transparency, efficiency and technology-driven governance, an official statement said.The portal now hosts over 1.36 lakh government buyers and nearly 25 lakh sellers and service providers, with nearly 72 per cent of active sellers comprising micro and small enterprises, the statement from the Ministry of Commerc…
New Delhi/Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a series of austerity and energy-saving measures across ministries under his charge, saying the decisions were taken in response to PM Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation, self-reliance, and reduction in unnecessary expenditure. Chairing a high-level meeting of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Rural Development, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and the Departmen…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent seven-point appeal to the citizens of the country amid the West Asia conflict, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that energy conservation is a responsibility linked to the national interest and therefore the Delhi government is working with full commitment to promote fuel conservation and public transport. Taking to her official X account, Chief Minister Gupta said: “Prime Minister @narendramodiji has…
Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appealed for greater self-reliance in consumption habits and financial discipline, including reduced dependence on imported goods, gold purchases, and fuel consumption, during his address in Vadodara. He urged citizens to support domestic products and strengthen local industries, stating: “Today’s need is to make ‘Vocal for Local’ a mass movement.”He said increased use of foreign goods places pressure on India’s foreign…
New Delhi May 8 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday said West Bengal can once again emerge as a major hub of trade, industry and employment if the state gets a transparent and investor-friendly government aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic vision.CAIT Secretary and BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said the trade and industrial community in West Bengal is now witnessing renewed hope and confidence over the possibility of a BJP-led government in the state.Ac…
Bhagalpur, March 2 (IANS) Traditional Indian sweets have remained the staple in every household during the festive season, be it Holi, Diwali, or any other festivity; however, the flavour of the season this year is ‘Millet Malpua’. In Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, the unique recipe has become a runaway hit with residents, as hundreds from the vicinity are making a beeline to place orders for Holi.Interestingly, the one-of-a-kind dessert didn’t come out of the blue. A woman entreprene…