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New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Around 9 crore micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered under the government’s Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform, providing employment to over 38 crore people across the country, according to an official statement on Tuesday.The two digital platforms have been launched to formalise enterprises, expand access to government support and strengthen the country’s MSME ecosystem, according to a statement from the Ministry of Micro, Sm…

Kohima, July 3 (IANS) Stressing the pivotal role of women in Nagaland’s rural economy, Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen on Friday said the state’s next phase of agricultural and rural growth must be driven by innovation, technology and climate-smart solutions to ensure sustainable and inclusive development.Inaugurating a one-day programme on “Women-Led Rural Enterprises for a Climate-Smart Nagaland”, the senior IAS officer stressed the need to equip women entrepreneurs with modern technolo…

Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday launched ‘Vande Bharatam’, a national initiative to identify and support innovators, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers from across India.The initiative, launched to mark Gautam Adani’s 64th birthday, will reach all 36 states and union territories, more than 800 districts and multiple Indian languages. “When I began my journey, I had nothing. Everything I am and everything I have achieved was given to me by t…

Bhopal, June 14 (IANS) In a major boost to the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday disbursed incentive amounts totalling over Rs 360 crore to 900 industrial units with a single click. He also cleared all outstanding liabilities of MSME units up to March 31, 2026.Through the digital initiative, the Chief Minister released Rs 2.02 crore in assistance for units setting up Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), reimbursed Rs 1.07 crore in mandi fees und…

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government completed 12 years in office, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the country has undergone a profound transformation, emerging as an aspirational nation powered by opportunity, innovation and self-confidence. He asserted that governance reforms, technological advancements and citizen-centric policies have reshaped how Indians view their future and their ability to succeed.Addressing the media, the m…

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) AYUSHEXCIL and the Spices Board of India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s global leadership in traditional wellness and natural products. The collaboration aims to promote global cooperation in Ayush products and medicinal spices by strengthening export promotion, quality assurance, standardisation, research, innovation, and international market development for functional foods, nutraceuticals, herbal extracts, and value-added …

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India has expanded social protection coverage from about 19 per cent in 2015 to over 64 per cent in 2025, female labour force participation rose from 23.3 per cent in 2017–18 to 40 per cent in 2025, and women are increasingly stepping into leadership roles, the government said on Friday on the occasion of International Labour Day.”Women are increasingly engaged in income-generating activities and local enterprises. They are gaining access to skills, social security, and…

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) In a significant move to support and prop up ‘naari shakti’, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed sugarcane co-operative societies in the state to allocate free spaces to women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) for setting up their shops. The women from SHGs will be encouraged to start ‘Prerna canteens’ from here, displaying and selling their products.Following the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Department …

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, outlining an expansive welfare and development agenda with a strong focus on women, household finances, infrastructure and law enforcement. Positioning itself as an alternative to the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government, the BJP criticised rising inflation and the cost of living, while promising direct financial support to familie…

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the flagship programme of the Modi government, has marked 11 years of operation, aimed at funding the ‘unfunded’ micro enterprises, small businesses and setting the path for their growth.Since its inception on this day in 2015, the programme has been instrumental in powering the business dynamics of small businesses and first-time entrepreneurs, in particular.According to government estimates, around 58 crore loans worth more …