Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are set to emerge as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with the government placing strong emphasis on harnessing marine resources through science, technology and biotechnology, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday. The Union Minister of State…
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FDDI Foundation Day Highlights Innovation & Skill Development
The Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI), an Institution of National Importance under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, celebrated its Foundation Day with a grand Industry Conclave. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, alumni, academicians, students, and key partners…
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National Traders’ Welfare Board Reviews Retail Sector Reforms
New Delhi: The 8th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) convened at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with Shri Sunil J. Singhi presiding as Chairperson. The meeting focused on initiatives to strengthen India’s retail trade sector, enhance trader welfare, and encourage adoption of digital and local commerce strategies. Shri…
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Two Major Interventions Launched to Boost MSME Exports
In a significant push to enhance India’s export competitiveness, the Government of India has launched two major financial interventions aimed at strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under the Export Promotion Mission. Introduced as part of the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme, the measures focus on reducing the cost of export…
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Year-End Review 2025: MSME Ministry’s Landmark Achievements
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) marked an exceptional year in 2025 with record-setting achievements across registrations, credit accessibility, skill development, and market expansion. The Ministry’s efforts strengthened industrial growth, formalized informal enterprises, and promoted heritage-based industries, aligning with the vision of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar…
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National Handicrafts Week 2025 Wraps with Kamladevi Talk
The celebrations of National Handicrafts Week 2025 concluded in New Delhi with the launch of the first-ever Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series, marking a significant moment for India’s craft sector. The inaugural lecture, themed “Handmade for Gen-Next,” was delivered by renowned designer and Padma Bhushan awardee Shri Rajeev Sethi at…
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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates ‘Crafted for the Future’ Exhibition
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh on Friday inaugurated ‘Crafted for the Future’, a national-level exhibition at the National Craft Museum in New Delhi, underscoring the enduring relevance of India’s traditional crafts in a rapidly changing, sustainability-focused world. The exhibition, organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)…
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Champions Inclusion at Divya Kala Mela 2025
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta delivered a powerful message of inclusion and collective progress while addressing the Delhi edition of Divya Kala Mela 2025 at Kartavya Path on Friday. Emphasising that true national development is impossible without uplifting every section of society, she said Divyang citizens are not separate…
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Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 in Vijayawadal
Vijayawada, 7 December 2025: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi, will host the third edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada on 6 and 7 December 2025. The festival celebrates Telugu music traditions and positions the city as…
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New Khadi of New India Takes Center Stage at IITF 2025
New Khadi, New India: A clear showcase At the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, the Khadi India Pavilion in Hall No. 6 has emerged as a major attraction, presenting a modern, market-ready face of Khadi and village industries. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has assembled 150…