For the first time the union government has conducted industrial profile and skill mapping to ascertain where MSME industries could be set up. Skill training was being provided to youths so that they as well the industry could know about each other’s requirement, Union Minister for Micro, Small a…
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U.P. Pravasi Diwas woos NRI investors
Exalting UP Government ‘s initiative to engage the Indian Diaspora for development, State Minister Balwant Singh Ramoowalia said, that there are over 25 million Indians staying in foreign land and many of them hold high posts in government and industries. It is important to engage the NRIs to bri…
Promotion of tourism, arts, & cuisine key to UP’s progress: Film-makers at UP Pravasi Diwas
Tourism enables the socio-economic emancipation of the state. Making this opening remark at a session titled ‘Uttar Pradesh the soft power – special focus on art, culture, lifestyle, design & tourism in Uttar Pradesh’ at the U.P. Pravasi Diwas organised in Agra by the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh b…
Fruit processing has huge scope in Tripura : Manik Sarkar
Landlocked Tripura has considerable potential in terms of developing its fruit processing industry since the agro-climatic condition is favorable for horticulture. Manik Sarkar, Tripura Chief Minister said. Addressing a day-long conference on linking prospective food entrepreneurs with government…
NRIs evinced interest in PPP projects in UP healthcare sector
Speaking about the investment opportunities in the government healthcare sector in Uttar Pradesh, Arvind Kumar, Principal Secretary, Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, said that NRIs could invest in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the state,…
Dastkari Haat collaborates Indo-Burmese craftsmenship
A melange of colorful traditional Pathein umbrellas, puppets, velvet slippers, lacquer work and jade items from Myanmar are among major attractions at the ongoing Dastkari Haat Craft bazaar at Dilli Haat here. For the 30th edition of the annual festival which commenced on January 1, Dastkari Haat…
Integrated textile park soon at Beed, Maharashtra
The Maharashtra Government plans to set up its second integrated textile park at Beed. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, on Sunday the government will make special efforts to increase the usage of indigenous seeds in the state. The Chief Minister said, that although the state produces 31 per…
SMEs play a major role in Gujarat’s export sector | DIPP Secy
Gujarat contributes 22% export, 8% national GDP, 10% work force nationally. Gujarat is driver of India’s manufacturing and exports and therefore Gujarat must be key driver and it is very essential. A substantial portion of exports from Gujarat are from SMEs. “If India has to grow at 9.4% growth r…
Proposal to help flood-hit MSMEs | MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra
Offering financial assistance to MSMEs affected by floods in Chennai is under the Ministry’s active consideration. MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra said. “I have forwarded the proposal to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and he has assured all help,” said Mishra told reporters in Coimbatore Replying to a…
Food processing sector comprising SMEs contributing towards growth
Food processing sector largely comprising units under SMEs has emerged as an important segment of the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to GDP, employment and investment. Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has said. It constitutes 9-10% of the GDP in manufacturing …