Noida airport to serve as launchpad for UP's economic growth: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport at Jewar will be a launchpad for the ...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Agra's delicate marble inlay industry suffers as exports to West Asia halted amid prevailing crisisAgra's famed marble inlay craft, Pachikari, is grinding to a halt. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has stopped orders from the region, th...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh named theme state for Surajkund Crafts Mela 2026Uttar Pradesh is set to be the theme state for the 2026 Surajkund International Crafts Mela. The state will highlight its ancient civilizat...
02 Jan, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
76 firms get land at UP's first handicrafts park near Noida airportFifty acres of land under the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area in Sector 29 has been allotted against an inv...
27 Aug, 2021, 07.18 PM IST
UP government’s first handicrafts park near Jewar airport attracts investment of Rs 403 croreThe park spread over an area of 50 acres will have factories by these companies at the investment of Rs 403 crore. The factories being set ...
26 Aug, 2021, 07.32 PM IST
Yamuna authority receives 2700 applications for industrial land parcels near Jewar airportThe Uttar Pradesh government has earmarked about 5,000 hectares of land in Jewar on Yamuna Expressway for an aviation and transport hub, li...
21 Aug, 2020, 06.06 PM IST
PM inaugurates 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek' exhibition in VaranasiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek', a cultural arts and handicrafts exhibition, at the Pandit Deendaya...
16 Feb, 2020, 04.19 PM IST
Carpets may see cut in GST rate from 12% to 5%Carpets were earlier exempted from local taxes, and currently face 12% GST, which states say has made the sector uncompetitive and led to w...
13 Nov, 2017, 07.39 AM IST
Plan a trip to Agra for the Taj Mahotsav fest and get mesmerised!The 10-day celebrations provide the perfect platform to experience the best of India’s arts, crafts, culture, cuisine, dance & music.
02 Feb, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
Kraftly ties up with the Ministry of Textiles to promote handlooms and empower weavers & artisansKraftly had recently launched 'Krafts of India' with the aim to support the Indian handicraft ecosystem.
07 Nov, 2016, 02.42 PM IST
Akhilesh appeals to Indian diplomats to endorse UP as brandAkhilesh said cooperation should be at official level for handicraft, agro-products, leather items, jewellery along with exploiting immense...
02 Jun, 2016, 10.52 PM IST
Benarsi sarees and Awadhi food on display at UP Travel & Tourism EventBollywood actor Aditi Rao Hydari was the highlight giving an awe-inspiring introduction speech.
12 May, 2016, 07.39 AM IST
NIFT, NID, others to revive packaging of 40 handloom productsWhile handloom industry is the second-largest employment provider in rural India after agriculture, the handicrafts sector accounts for a s...
05 Apr, 2016, 03.17 PM IST
Employment in Indian enterprises grows 38%, number of companies 42%The census results are different from those of the household survey, which is also done by the ministry of statistics and programme impleme...
02 Apr, 2016, 01.43 AM IST
Handicraft exports may touch Rs 17000 crore this fiscal: AssochamThe exporting community should also invest in research and development and keep on upgrading their capabilities to provide a variety of pro...
28 Jun, 2015, 11.54 AM IST
- Republic Day to have first-ever Handicrafts Tableau this year
The first-time the "rich cultural heritage" of this sector employing seven million people across the country is being showcased at the pres...
24 Jan, 2012, 09.51 PM IST
- Uttar Pradesh waives off trade tax for exporters
With a view to boosting exports from Uttar Pradesh, the Mayawati government has announced a major tax incentive - a full waiver of trade ta...
25 Feb, 2010, 05.51 PM IST