Finance

Scheme for Pharmaceuticals estimated to generate a potential of Rs 1,96,000 crore in export

The Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals on 24.02.2021 which was notified in the Gazette on 03.03.2021. The Operational Guidelines containing the details of the scheme on each aspect and the process of making applications were issued on 01.06.2021. […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Centre to set up 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises with an outlay of Rs. 10,000 crores

Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Shri Prahlad Singh Patel today said that as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiative, MoFPI is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for setting up/up-gradation of 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises. […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Promoting Organic Farming under (PKVY)

The government of India has been implementing the dedicated scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2015-16 to promote chemical-free organic farming in the country in cluster mode. […]

Agriculture & Commodities

APEDA collaborates with Ladakh officials for boosting unique agricultural produce

Forgiving boost to exports of agricultural produce from Ladakh, which would enhance farmers’ as well as entrepreneurs’ income, APEDA in association with officials of the horticulture, agriculture, commerce and industry departments of Union Territory and Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) are working out a comprehensive plan of actions. […]

World

Government receives 27 proposals from private entities for undertaking various space activities in India

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that 27 proposals from private entities were received so far for undertaking various space activities in India. […]

Business

Government consistently encouraging private sector investment in Food Processing Industries

The government has been consistently encouraging and incentivizing increased private sector investment for the overall development of the Food Processing sector of the country to promote value addition in the agricultural and allied sectors and reduce wastage. […]

Business

Expansion and Increase in Capacity of MSMEs

Government of India has announced a Fund of Funds with the nomenclature Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in those MSMEs which have the potential and viability to grow and become large units. […]

Business

GST Compensation dues paid to States

The Government has paid all the GST Compensation dues to the States for the financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22. This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today […]

Business

BEDF organizes awareness creation program

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)’ arm Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has taken an innovative step to sensitize farmers involved in the cultivation of Basmati rice. […]

Foreign Relations

PM congrats Nepal Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba, to convey congratulations and best wishes for his appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal and for winning the confidence vote in Parliament. […]

General

Judiciary gets Rs. 9000 Cr for Infra works

Cabinet approves continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for further five years; Total cost of Rs.9000 crore, out of which Central share will be Rs.5357 crore […]

Health Care

National AYUSH Mission to continue

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuationof National AYUSH Mission (NAM) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme from 01-04-2021 to 31-03-2026 with financial implication of Rs. 4607.30 crore (Rs 3,000 crore as Central Share and Rs. 1607.30 crore as State Share). […]

Business

RoSCTL on Garment Exports and Made-ups extended

Government approves continuation of Rebate of State and Central taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) on Export of Apparel/ Garments and Made-ups; RoSCTL extended till 31st March 2024 at existing rates; Ensures a stable and predictable policy regime […]

Agriculture & Commodities

Atmanirbhar Fertilizers: A step towards reality

Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya today reviewed the initiatives of Department of Fertilizers for Making India Aatmanirbhar in Fertlisers. Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Bhagwanth Khuba was also present. […]