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10 projects worth Rs 301.54 crore sanctioned for food processing sector in IMAC meeting chaired by Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal
10 projects worth Rs 301.54 crore (US$ 43.14 million) with total grant-in-aid of Rs 67.29 crore (US$ 9.63) were sanctioned under the ‘Agro Processing Cluster Scheme’ of Kisan Sampada Yojana of MoFPI in a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC).
Services PMI in February jumps to 7-year high of 57.5
The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index stood at 57.5 in February 2020, denoting a strong growth in service sector.
4.39 lakh candidates trained under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana in 2 years
Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU GKY) scheme, 4.39 lakh candidates have been trained during 2018-19 and 2019-20, of which 84,156 candidates belong to Scheduled Tribes.
Core sector grows by 2.2 per cent in January as power generation picks up
Eight core industries recorded a 2.2 per cent growth in January 2020 helped by expansion in the production of coal, refinery products and electricity.
8.16 lakh candidates benefit from National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
8.16 lakh candidates provided financial support under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme.
PMJDY: 20.33 crore women beneficiaries out of total 38.13 crore beneficiaries; More than 81 per cent account holders are Women under Stand-Up India Scheme
Under Stand-Up India Scheme, more than 81 per cent account holders are women, and under MUDRA scheme, 70 per cent of the total loan borrowers are women.
42,06,439 Persons Enrolled so far in PM-SYM
The total number of enrolments under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Yojana Scheme stood at 42,06,439 so far.
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFI) through its Microfinance Scheme has facilitated generation of indirect employment to about 7.97 lakh women; Number of women beneficiaries in livelihood project of North Eastern Region Community Resources Management Project (NERCORMP) is 3,45,489
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFI) through its microfinance scheme has facilitated generation of indirect employment to about 7.97 lakh women and number of women beneficiaries in livelihood project of North Eastern Region Community Resources Management Project (NERCORMP) is 3,45,489.
Memorandum of Understanding Between Indian Air Force and Savitribai Phule Pune University
The Indian Air Force and Savitribai Phule Pune University entered into an academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a 'Chair of Excellence' at Department of Defence & Strategic Studies.
Indian Railways’ Chittaranjan Locomotive Works creates world record for manufacturing most locomotives in a year
Indian Railways’ manufacturing unit for Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) got the recognition from the Limca Book of Records for manufacturing 402 locomotives in financial year 2018-19.
BEE launches star rating programme for Deep Freezer and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC) on its foundation day
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has expanded the coverage of Star Labelling Programme by including Energy Efficient Deep Freezers and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCACs).
Celebration of Janaushadhi Week from 1st to 7th March
Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from March 1-7, 2020 where various activities like health checkup camps, Jan Aushadhi Paricharcha, Jan Aushadhi ka Sath are being undertaken.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Côte d’lvoire for cooperation in the field of Health
The Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene of the Republic of Cote d'lvoire on Cooperation in the field of Health.
APEDA Signs MoUs with various organisations for Implementation of Agri Export Policy
Agricultural and Processed Food Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various organisations for implementation of Agri Export Policy.
In view of the Holi festival, Indian Railways plans to run 402 special train services in March 2020 to ensure smooth and comfortable travel to the passengers
In view of the Holi festival, Indian Railways plans to run 402 special train services in March 2020 to ensure smooth and comfortable travel.