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About 5.70 Lakh Micro Enterprises Assisted under PMEGP upto 31st October, 2019

About 5.70 Lakh Micro Enterprises Assisted under PMEGP upto 31st October, 2019

Ministry of MSME is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), which is a major credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector, including Cottage, Khadi and Village Industry units, by helping traditional artisans and rural/urban unemployed youth. Under the scheme, beneficiary …

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Para Military Forces now to use Khadi in Uniforms

Para Military Forces now to use Khadi in Uniforms

The Khadi and Village Industries products will get a major boost as Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has recently instructed the Director Generals(DG’s) of all para-military forces to use Khadi Fabric in their uniforms and Village Industries products such as pickles, papad, honey, soaps and detergents, shampoos, phenol, tea, …

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‘Green Good Deeds’ initiative to promote environmental awareness and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment

‘Green Good Deeds’ initiative to promote environmental awareness and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change coordinates a Central Sector Scheme namely ‘Environment Education, Awareness and Training’ with an objective to promote environmental awareness among all sections of the society and to mobilize people’s participation for conservation of environment. Through the National Green Corps programme, which is one …

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Grameen Foundation India Hosts The Jobs Conference 2019 at Hotel Erost on 9 and 10 Dec 2019

In the midst of falling growth rate, trade wars and changing structure of the economy, concern about rising unemployment has emerged as big concern. Falling employment and stagnant wages in agriculture and deceleration in the manufacturing sector has led to the unemployment rate hitting four-decade high. The question on everyone’s …

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SUBWAY® INDIA COLLECTS RS 1.8 MILLION FOR KAILASH SATYARTHI CHILDREN’S FUND ON WORLD SANDWICH DAY

SUBWAY® INDIA COLLECTS RS 1.8 MILLION FOR KAILASH SATYARTHI CHILDREN’S FUND ON WORLD SANDWICH DAY

Taking the partnership forward for the third year, Subway® India has contributed Rs 1.8 million to Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) to support their mission of eliminating hunger and work on overall development of underprivileged children across India. Mr Ranjit Talwar, Country Director South Asia Subway® handed over the contribution …

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Your-Space and Plush Work towards Better Feminine Hygiene

Your-Space and Plush Work towards Better Feminine Hygiene

In a bid to burst myths related to menstruation and make Aunty Flo’s visit comfiest for the students living at Your-Space, the hostel brand has announced an association with Plush, an emerging sanitary napkin brand. India has a bustling population of 133 crores and women constitute 48% of this population. …

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Cabinet approves land monetisation at Pragati Maidan to build a five-star hotel

Cabinet approves for land monetisation at Pragati Maidan to build a five-star hotel

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the plan and authorised India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) to transfer 3.7 acres of land at Pragati Maidan on a 99 year fixed leasehold basis at a price of Rs. 611 crore in favour of the SPV, …

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CBM India Trust and Pratham Launch Assessment for All (AfA) Tool: A Tool to Assess Foundational Skills of Learners, Including Learners with Disabilities

CBM India Trust and Pratham Launch Assessment for All (AfA) Tool: A Tool to Assess Foundational Skills of Learners, Including Learners with Disabilities

The Assessment for All (AfA) Tool: The first ever inclusive tool which can assess foundational skills of learners, with and without disabilities was launched today at an event organized by CBM India Trust, Pratham and ASER at the India International Centre (IIC), Delhi. Releasing the tool, the Jt. Secretary UNDP …

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GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET 2019

GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET 2019

This year the capital’s much awaited and fun filled event – the German Christmas Market (GCM) moved closer to nature and its 22nd edition was held on the 30th November & 1st of December, 2019, at the sprawling lawns of the Sunder Nursery- Delhi’s Heritage Park. Over 90 exhibitors showcased …

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A Tribute To Kashi

A Tribute To Kashi

“A Tribute To Kashi” By Pooja Vaswani is based on Gulabi Meenakari or Pink enamel of Banaras – an ancient art form that has superb designs and combination of colours. A flourishing & prosperous industry till a century ago. Today it is a dying art and confined to few artisans …

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