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To broad base exports from India, the Department of Commerce, Government of India, hosted an Industry Interaction Meet in Dehradun on 09 October 2024. Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, was the Chief Guest for the event. This Industry Interaction Meet aimed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between officers of the …

India is paving the way towards becoming the Skill Capital of the world. With one of the youngest populations in the world, India can realise its demographic dividend through a workforce that is trained in ‘employable’ skills and is industry-ready. Significant progress has been made, with the employable percentage of final-year …

On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ‘PM Gati Shakti’ initiative during his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity, launched on October 13, 2021, is set to celebrate its third anniversary this Sunday. This …

The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) for muti-modal connectivity, launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 13th October 2021, completes three years today having achieved significant milestones in transforming the country’s infrastructure landscape. On this occasion, the Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal said, “PM GatiShakti …

Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated the regional conference with eight North-Eastern States viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura in Guwahati today. This is   sixth regional workshop in a series of six regional meetings planned by the Ministry of Labour and …

“India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as we believe in fostering partnerships that prioritise sustainable development, economic growth and mutual security,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing the Indo-Pacific Regional …

Department of Posts is one of the oldest departments in the country, playing a vital role in the socio-economic development of the nation. Established on October 1, 1854, Department of Posts has witnessed numerous historical and socio-economic events over its 170-year journey. These views were expressed by Postmaster General of …

Ministry of Coal has seen considerable increase in coal production during the month of September 2024, achieving 68.94 Million Ton (MT). This figure exceeds last year’s production of 67.26 MT for the same month, reflecting a notable growth of 2.49%.  Additionally, cumulative coal production (up to September 2024) has reached 453.01MT …

Production of some key minerals in the country has continued to witness strong growth during FY 2024-25 (April-August), after reaching record production levels in FY 2023-24. Iron ore account for about 70% of the total MCDR mineral production by value. Production of iron ore was 274 million metric tonne (MMT) …

In a significant move to support workers, particularly those in the unorganized sector, the Central Government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). This adjustment is aimed at helping workers cope with the rising cost of living. Workers engaged in various sectors, …