Women Technology Parks Give Wings to Self-Reliance Dreams of Rural Women
Women Technology Parks are established in rural and peri-urban areas as technology modulation, adaptation and training Centers for women groups mainly from farming community.
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Indian Government Changes Rules for OCI Cardholders
Indian government on Thursday changed rules for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders. As per the new rules, any OCI cardholder who wishes to be involved in missionary, ‘tablighi’ or journalistic activities, he will have to obtain a special permission from the government. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs made the announcement in this regard.
India will be Fully Atmanirbhar in Silk Production in the Next Two Years
Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani said that India will be fully Atmanirbhar in Silk production in the next two years. She said that raw silk production in the country has increased 35% in the last six years. The Minister informed that more than 90 lakh people have got employment in raw silk production. Addressing
J&K Government Starts Tightening Noose Against Illegal Rohingyas, Launches Verification Drive
Alarmed over the seizure of fake Adhar card and other documents from Rohangiyas, Jammu and Kashmir government has started tightening noose against illegal immigrants staying in Jammu.
India Set to Achieve Paris Pact Targets Before Deadline: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is set to achieve its targets under the Paris climate agreement well before the deadline while emphasising that behavioural change was the most powerful way to fight climate change.
IMPCL, the PSU of AYUSH Ministry to Sell Products on Government e-Market (GeM) Portal
Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), the public sector manufacturing unit of the Ministry of AYUSH has received a shot in the arm in the matter of potential sales volumes, thanks to the recent tie up with the Government e-Market (GeM) portal for selling its products online.
EPFO Extended Social Security Benefits to the Subscribers of J&K and Ladakh
Consequent upon implementation of EPF & MP Act, 1952 in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh w.e.f. 31st October, 2019, EPFO has extended its provident fund, pension and insurance benefits to all employees of existing establishments covered under the erstwhile JK PF Act as well as the employees of newly covered establishments. EPFO has set up Regional Offices at Srinagar, Jammu and facilitation center at Leh.
Average Rural Power Supply Duration Increased from 12.5 Hours in 2014-15 to 18.5 Hours in 2019-20
The Power Minister stated that the country has been transformed from a Power Deficit to Power Surplus Nation as at present the total installed capacity in country is 3.77 lakh MW as compared to Peak Demand of 1.89 lakh MW.
India to Invest $82 Billion in Port Projects by 2035: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India has identified more than 574 port projects at a cost of 82 billion USD or ₹6 lakh crore for implementation during 2015 to 2035.
The Union Minister Directs BIS to Reduce Testing Fees for ‘MSME, Start Ups and Women Entrepreneurs’
While addressing the governing council meeting Mr. Piyush Goyal said that there is a need to change the approach of the country towards standardization, he said the Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has given the three mantra for faster economic development i.e. SPEED, SKILL and SCALE. Now it is time to add fourth dimension of “STANDARD” in to this.