According to the Union Agriculture Ministry, the procurement of pulses and oilseeds has increased by almost 13 times during the last four and a half years as compared to the procurement done from 2009 – 2014. The Ministry said, during Read More …
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Protocol on Hygiene and Inspection requirements for the export of Fish Meal signed between Indian and China
A protocol on Hygiene and Inspection requirements for the export of Fish Meal and Fish Oil from India to China was signed on November 28, 2018 in New Delhi. The signing of Protocol formalises the consensus reached by both sides Read More …
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) is now a Miniratna
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) has been conferred with the status of Miniratna : Category –I by the Government of India. The empowerment of Miniratna Status to NPCC will help the company in taking speedy decisions by enhancing the Read More …
Governor of Tripura Inaugurates 7th International Tourism Mart in Agartala
The Governor of Tripura Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki inaugurated the “7thInternational Tourism Mart for the North-East States” in Agartala, Tripura on November 22, 2018. A total of 53 foreign delegates from 18 countries namely Australia, Canada, China, France, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Read More …
Cabinet clears mandatory jute packaging of 100% food grains
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on November 22, 2018 gave its approval to expand the scope of mandatory packaging norms under the Jute Packaging Material (JPM) Act, 1987. The CCEA approved that 100 per cent of the food grains Read More …
PM launches Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on November 19, 2018 launched the Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge at an event in Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. Objective: The objective of this challenge is to invite innovative ideas based Read More …
PM launches Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on November 19, 2018 launched the Ease of Doing Business Grand Challenge at an event in Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. Objective: The objective of this challenge is to invite innovative ideas based Read More …
Baba Kalyani report on SEZ Policy Submitted to Commerce Minister
The Baba Kalyani led committee constituted by the Ministry of Commerce& Industry to study the existing SEZ policy of India submitted its report to the Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, in New Delhi on November Read More …
Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme launched
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh on November 14, 2018 launches NCDC’s new scheme ‘Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme” to promote young entrepreneurs in cooperatives. To cater to the needs and aspirations of the youth, the National Cooperative Read More …
7th RCEP Inter-Sessional Ministerial Meeting concludes in Singapore
The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, led the Indian delegation to the 7th RCEP Inter-Sessional Ministerial Meeting in Singapore on 12-13 November, 2018. The Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore Mr. Chan Chun Sing Read More …
Cabinet approves filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves
The Union Cabinet has approved the filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR) at Padur, Karnataka by overseas National Oil Companies (NOCs). The SPR facility at Padur is an underground rock cavern with a total capacity of 2.5 million metric tonnes Read More …
Ministry of Food Processing Industries issues guidelines for OPERATION GREENS
Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) has approved the operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens on November 5, 2018. Operation Greens was announced in the Budget speech of 2018-19 with an outlay of Rs 500 crores to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Read More …
RBI starts process to set up Public Credit Registry
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated setting up a digital Public Credit Registry to capture details of all borrowers, including wilful defaulters and also the pending legal suits in order to check financial delinquencies. The RBI has invited Read More …
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) subscriber base crossed 1.24 crore mark
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is the guaranteed Pension Scheme of Government of India administered by PFRDA. The Subscriber base under APY has crossed 1.24 crore mark. The Govt of India guarantees the pension benefits. The Scheme is very easy Read More …
PM launches historic Support and Outreach Initiative for MSME sector
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on November 3, 2018 launched a historic support and outreach programme for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. As part of this programme, the Prime Minister unveiled12 key initiatives which will help Read More …