New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The fifth meeting of the National MSME Council reviewed the progress of the World Bank-supported RAMP Programme and unveiled two major digital platforms aimed at strengthening India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram…
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SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 Empowers 900 Women
The SARAS Aajeevika Mela 2026 has transformed Gurugram’s Leisure Valley Park into a vibrant showcase of rural enterprise, bringing together more than 900 women entrepreneurs from 28 states under one roof. Organised as a national-level fair from February 10 to 26, the event highlights the growing strength of Self-Help Groups…
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Narendra Modi Signs First Files at Seva Teerth, Launches PM RAHAT Scheme
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a series of major policy approvals from his new office complex, Seva Teerth, marking a symbolic and operational shift in India’s governance framework. The decisions focus on strengthening healthcare access, empowering women, boosting farmers’ infrastructure, and accelerating startup growth. Seva…
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A Decade of Startup India: Driving Innovation & Growth
As India celebrates 10 years of the Startup India initiative, the country has firmly established itself as one of the world’s largest and most diverse startup ecosystems. With over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups as of December 2025, India’s entrepreneurial landscape is transforming economic growth, job creation, and social inclusion nationwide….
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National Drive for Rural Entrepreneurship Launched
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises, the Ministry of Rural Development has launched a nationwide “National Campaign on Entrepreneurship” under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The campaign aims to create a strong ecosystem for non-farm rural enterprises and accelerate…
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India Post & MoRD Join Hands to Boost Rural Economy
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and economic growth, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Department of Posts signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7th January 2026. The partnership aims to integrate financial services, logistics, and market access for Self Help Groups (SHGs), women…
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Amit Shah Lauds Modi’s Diplomacy on CEPA Deal
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has hailed the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a landmark achievement, describing it as a victory of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s diplomacy for the prosperity of farmers, artisans, women, and MSMEs. The agreement, according to the…
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Saras 2025: Celebrating Lakhpati Didis’ Journey
On a crisp December morning at Sunder Nursery, Delhi, the Saras Food Festival 2025 became a living map of India aromatic lanes of regional cuisine, stalls of handloom and craft, and hundreds of women entrepreneurs who now call themselves Lakhpati Didis. Organised under DAY-NRLM by the Ministry of Rural Development,…
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PMFME Scheme Powers Micro Food Units Nationwide
The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has recorded strong traction across India, the government told Parliament on Friday. The programme aimed at formalising micro food processors, strengthening market access and improving competitiveness has sanctioned 1,62,744 loans under its credit-linked subsidy component and approved seed capital…
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Vice-President Reviews MSME Ministry’s Key Achievements
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, was briefed today by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on the sector’s key achievements, its critical importance to India’s economy, and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship. The meeting took place at Parliament House, where Union MSME…