KVIC eyes Rs 2.51 lakh crore sales in FY27; plans revamped Khadi e-commerce portal for Gen ZThe Khadi and Village Industries Commission has achieved a historic turnover of over Rs 1.87 lakh crore for the first time. This marks a si...
26 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
FM Sitharaman launches key SIDBI initiatives for MSME growthThese include portals for credit delivery to rural areas and machinery access for MSMEs, alongside a program to modernize rural enterprises...
25 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee to receive Padma Shri on May 25Tripti Mukherjee, a renowned Kantha stitch artist, will be honored with the Padma Shri. She is recognized for her dedication to preserving ...
21 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Digital sovereignty: Powering the vision of Viksit BharatIndia's digital advancements like UPI and Aadhaar are building economic and strategic sovereignty. The nation must now focus on digital and...
13 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
‘If Indians stop buying gold for one year, how much would India benefit?’ User asks billion-dollar question to AI, the reply will shock youIndia Gold Buying: A viral X post questioning the economic impact of India's gold obsession sparked a national debate. With gold imports so...
12 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
As Modi urges restraint on gold buying, jewellers’ body pitches mobilisation & recycling frameworkThe All India Jewellers & Goldsmith Federation proposes mobilising India's idle gold stocks. This approach aims to save foreign exchange wi...
11 May, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: JaishankarIndia and Jamaica are strengthening trade and cooperation for skilled professionals. Agreements were signed in health, solarisation, and br...
05 May, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility, healthcare cooperation: JaishankarIndia and Jamaica are forging a dynamic partnership to enhance trade and foster collaboration in skilled labor. Recent talks delved into ar...
05 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
No electricity, no bills. Rajasthan’s 100-year-old natural cooling system is made from clay, cow dung, and grass. It can keep food fresh even in hot summersRural India once relied on ingenious natural cooling. Rajasthan's 'desi fridge' used clay, cow dung, and grass to keep food fresh without e...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
NABARD launches Rs 2.62 lakh crore credit plan for Delhi; proposes ‘nano, mini’ units to boost MSME accessThe plan emphasises inclusive credit planning and tailored development pathways for balanced growth across the National Capital Territory.
14 Apr, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Government plans e-commerce boost for 200 rural productsRural ministry, Tata Trusts to set up non-profit firm to provide professional support to rural artisans.
29 Jul, 2019, 06.19 AM IST
- 'NABARAD Grameena Habba' in Bengaluru from September 28
About 40 artisans from across the state will be displaying their products for sale.
27 Sep, 2018, 06.39 PM IST
Upset over GST, Rural artisans bank on SiddaramaiahThe protesters have been partially successful in that the GST council, in its last meeting in Hyderabad on September 7, removed the tax on ...
23 Sep, 2017, 10.59 AM IST
West Bengal rural craft hubs help artisans double their incomesThe average monthly income of artisans from Paschim Medinipur, which is famous for Patachitra, stood at Rs 10,000 against Rs 4,000 in 2014.
05 Feb, 2016, 11.26 AM IST
- Allahabad Bank to offer loans to promote solar energy
Allahabad Bank will provide loans to farmers and rural artisans to buy solar off-grids made by Environ Energy Corporation India Pvt Ltd.
26 Jul, 2011, 10.05 PM IST
- Small community-owned firms give rural artisans a stake in projects
Small community-owned firms, promoted by a Fabindia company, give rural artisans a stake in projects in their regions and bring them into t...
12 Oct, 2010, 01.49 AM IST
- Maya Jaal: Now, Raghuvansh joins anti-big retail forces
Entry of big corporates would do no good to farmers and artisans and will render many jobless, says rural development minister Raghuvansh P...
10 Oct, 2007, 12.53 PM IST