Nearly four million small entrepreneurs, involved in diverse businesses ranging from neighbourhood grocery stores to micro dairy units and carpentry services, availed loans up to Rs 10 lakh in 2016-17 through the scheme.
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Industries accept GST with open arms, Network registration crosses 77 lakh
MoS for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar assures internet not compulsory to run business, connectivity required only while filing returns under GST
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Textiles Minister briefs the media about the initiatives and achievements of the Ministry during the past two years
The Union Textiles Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar addressed a press conference on the initiatives and achievements of the Ministry during the past two years of the Government; in New Delhi, on 10th June, 2016. Here are some excerpts from his address:- The Minister apprised the media of the follow…
Specific stress on ‘Skill, Scale, Speed’ to power the growth of Handicrafts Sector
The handicrafts sector is one of the largest employment generators and accounts for a significant share in the country’s exports. The Indian handicrafts industry is fragmented, with more than 7 million regional artisans and more than 67,000 exporters/export houses promoting regional art and craft…
Government committed to develop and promote handloom sector | Textiles Minister, Santosh Kumar Gangwar
The first meeting of the recently constituted All India Handloom Board was held in New Delhi, on 19th April, 2016. The Chairman and Union Textiles Minister, Santosh Kumar Gangwar gave an overview of the various initiatives being taken by the Government for the development of the sector. The Texti…
“First Home of India Handloom Brand Products” exhibition cum sale inaugurated
“I want to take India Handloom Brand to the entire country. In order to make handloom products more popular in the current scenario, it becomes imperative to produce good quality, defect-free handloom fabrics with good colour-fastness that do not contain harmful dyes. There is also a need t…
410 overseas carpet buyers from 58 Countries attend India Carpet Expo 2016
The 31st edition of India Carpet Expo came to a close today. The Expo was organized by the Carpet Export Promotion Council, to promote the cultural heritage and showcase the weaving skills of Indian hand-knotted carpet artisans, amongst overseas hand-knotted carpet buyers. Held at NSIC Exhibition…
Textiles Minister to inaugurate India Carpet Expo on March 11th, 2016
The 31st edition of India Carpet Expo is being held from March 11 – 14, 2016 in NSIC Exhibition Complex, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi. The Expo is being organized by the Carpet Export Promotion Council, under the aegis of Government of India. The Expo will be inaugurated on 11th March, 2016…
Mumbai’s NTC land to become MSME hub
The textiles Ministry plans to set up Micro Small and Medium (MSME) units in the land available at the National Textiles Centre (NTC) mills in Mumbai. These units would be allied sector of textile industry, said Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of Textiles, Independent Charge. On the sidelin…
New Textile Policy likely by April
The long awaited National Textile Policy is nearing finalization and is likely to be issued before April end, Textiles Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar has said. After participating in the Make in India Week at Mumbai, Gangwar said that consultations with all stakeholders are in progress and he is …