Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs and inaugurated a newly built research park at Gujarat University.He said the state is committed to advancing the vision of women-led development articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The Chief Minister also announced the naming of the university’s convention centre as Vidyagauri Nilkanth Sabhapuram, honouring Vidyagauri Nilkanth, regarded as t…
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Narmada, March 1 (IANS) The onset of summer has brought a burst of saffron to the forests of Narmada district in Gujarat, where palash trees are in full bloom, attracting visitors and supporting local livelihoods. As the seasonal transition leads to fading greenery and falling leaves, the palash — also known locally as khakhra — stands out with its bright orange flowers.In areas surrounding the Statue of Unity, the flowering trees have become a visual attraction for tourists, adding to the a…
Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 27 (IANS) A vibrant two-day “Aajeevika Holi Mela” began on Friday in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur. The occasion was marked by the colours of celebration and the spirit of women-led entrepreneurship.The fair is being organised by the Madhya Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (MPSRLM) under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department at the Old Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office premises.The objective of the event is to promote rural women empowerment by pr…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, and called it a women-centric and MSME-led growth agenda.The Budget was presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.Poonam Sharma, President of FLO, said that the Budget sends a clear and confident signal of continuity, credibility, and conviction.“It balances fiscal discipline with inclusive growth, and places women, MSMEs, and …
Patna, Jan 29 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday reiterated that his 2025 Assembly election promise of providing financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh to women entrepreneurs under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana will be implemented soon. In a post on his official X handle, the Chief Minister said the scheme was launched to empower women and make them self-reliant.“As you all know, we have launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Women’s Employment Scheme’ to empower and…
Gandhinagar, Jan 22 (IANS) The Sakhi Craft Bazaar, organised at the Rann Utsav in Kutch, has emerged as a major platform for women-led entrepreneurship, registering sales of over Rs 5 crore within a month of its launch. The bazaar, which has attracted a footfall of more than 4.5 lakh visitors, is being hailed as one of the key highlights of this year’s Rann Utsav.Held from December 4, 2025, to January 15, 2026, the Sakhi Craft Bazaar has been organised under the leadership and vision of Chief …
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) is organising a Business Expo- Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital to showcase the strength, scale and diversity of Indian trade, manufacturing and services under one roof, according to a statement issued by the traders’ body. The event, to be held from May 1 to 4, will serve as a powerful national and global platform and is being supported by thousands of trade federations, associations and ch…
Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that while India had around 400 startups before 2014, the number of recognised startups has now crossed 2 lakhs, with nearly 50 per cent emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Speaking to reporters here, Singh said there was once a perception that startups could only be launched in metropolitan cities, but the Narendra Modi-led government has successfully changed that mindset. “Today, nearly …
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Indian youth is focused on solving real problems, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while celebrating the milestone of 10 years of the Startup India mission, on Friday.Speaking at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Modi lauded the country’s startup founders and innovators who chartered a path for themselves and boosted the country’s image globally.“India’s youth are focused on solving real problems. Driven by innovation and enterprise, India’s Startups are shapi…
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Union Minister Smriti Irani said that it was not her victories, but her defeats that shaped her destiny and transformed her life. She emphasised that struggles and failures in life define a person’s true identity and direction. Smriti Irani was speaking on Monday at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sitapura, during the second day of the Rajasthan DigiFest TiE Global Summit 2026.She addressed a session titled “Leadership Beyond Labels: Women, Power and …