Chikankari craft facing strong Chinese competition

Lucknow’s centuries-old Chikankari craft is facing strong competition from Chinese Chikan which is up to 30 per cent cheap and consumes less time in production, threatening livelihood of about five lakh people involved in this unorganized industry, suggested an analysis by Associated Chambe…

UP to boost Hospitality sector

In a significant boost to the hospitality sector, the Akhilesh Yadav government is set to award a cash subsidy of Rs 10 crore to investors interested in setting up hotels in Uttar Pradesh. The proposed UP Tourism Policy-2016, combined with other incentives on offer, is likely to attract key playe…