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Draft industrial policy targets US$ 1 trillion gross value addition in manufacturing by 2025
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has prepared an initial draft industrial policy which targets to raise value addition in the manufacturing sector to US$ 1 trillion by 2025.
Home Minister launches winter-grade diesel suitable for extreme winters
Mr Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs, launched winter-grade diesel suitable for extreme winters for Ladakh Region developed by Indian Oil.
Rajya Sabha passed 3,817 Bills in the last 67 years; Held 5,466 sittings since 1952
The first ever effort by the Rajya Sabha secretariat to quantify and analyse the legislative work done by the Upper House since it came into being in 1952 has revealed that the House has passed 3,817 Bills till the end of the last and the 249th session.
Shri Amit Shah inaugurates the National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav'
Mr. Amit Shah, Minister for Home Affairs, inaugurated the National Tribal Festival 'Aadi Mahotsav' in New Delhi.
LIC Housing eyes to disburse Rs 55,000 crore in FY20
LIC Housing Financial Ltd has set a target of disbursing Rs 55,000 crore (US$ 7.87 billion) worth loans during the current financial year.
India’s Travel & Tourism competitiveness Index ranking has improved since 2013 , India has bagged 34th position in 2019 - Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
India’s Travel & Tourism competitiveness Index ranking since 2013. From 65th position in 2013, the country stood at 34th position in 2019.
CCI approves the acquisition of the ‘Plates & Coils Mill Division’ of Welspun Corp Limited by Laptev Finance Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of the ‘Plates & Coils Mill Division’ of Welspun Corp Limited (Welspun) by Laptev Finance Private Limited (Laptev), under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002 (Act).
Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates SARAS IITF2019; Says Women from Self Help Groups play a very crucial role in fulfilment of two goals set by Honorable Prime Minister of Poverty Reduction & Women Empowerment
Mr Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Agriculture inaugurated the SARAS IITF Mela 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Over 18 Lakh Farmers registered under PM KISAN MAAN DHAN YOJANA: Shri Narendra Singh
As on 14th November 2019, 18,29,469 farmers in the country have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
Six more states selected for promoting pulses and oilseeds cultivation: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
Government of India is promoting pulses and oilseeds cultivation in six more states (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh) to bring additional area and production of pulses and oilseeds from 2019-20
Ministry of Tourism is promoting Buddhist Circuit to increase India’s share in global tourism market – Tourism Minister
Ministry of Tourism is promoting Buddhist Circuit to increase India’s share in global tourism market
27.77 lakh hectares covered under organic farming in the country: Union Agriculture Minister
A total area of 27.77 lakh hectares is covered under organic farming in the country under Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) and 3rd party certification.
Vehicle registration up 4 per cent in October on back of festival sales, say dealers
Vehicle registration rose by 4 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis during October 2019, where registration of two-wheelers rose up 5 per cent year-on-year, while passenger vehicles sales grew 11 per cent.
Highway projects worth Rs 15 lakh crore ready to be offered in next 5 years: VK Singh
The government to offer a basket of highway projects worth Rs 15 lakh crore (US$ 215 billion) in next five years
Cabinet approves the Patent Prosecution Highway programme
The Cabinet approved the proposal for adoption of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme by the Indian Patent Office (IPO) under the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks, India (CGPDTM) with patent offices of various other interest countries or regions
Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin completes three years; Union Minister for Rural Development interacts with beneficiaries from five States via Doordarshan; Says Government will fulfil the dream of providing housing for all in Rural India by 2022
7 lakh homes in different parts of the country have already been completed under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) since its launch in 2016, said Minister for Rural Development Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Finland for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Finland approved by Cabinet in order to strengthen the cooperation in the field of Tourism
79,65,984 Enterprises Registered on Udyog Aadhar Portal up to 15 November 2019
The number of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which had filed Entrepreneurs Memorandum Part-II on Udyog Aadhaar Portal stood at 79.66 lakh, as of November 15, 2019.
21 UIDAI-run Aadhaar Seva Kendras operational across the country
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has operationalised 21 Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASK) as part of its plan to open 114 stand-alone Aadhaar enrolment & update centres across the country
Rs 13,308 crore spent on Infrastructure Development and Capacity Augmentation of Major Ports: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya
Several projects with total project cost of Rs 13,308.41 crore (US$ 1.90 billion) have been awarded in the last three years on upgradation of the Major Ports, informed the Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemical & Fertilizers Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan says Govt aims to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending of autofuels
The Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan said the Government has set a target to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending of automotive fuels
Cochin Port introduces chopper rides for cruise tourists
A helicopter service has been introduced from Willingdon Island by Chipsan Aviation, in association with the District Tourism Promotion Council, Kerala Tourism and Greenix Village
DRDO offers 450 patents for free access to industries
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has put its over 450 patents for free access to industries for commercial exploitation