India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Ladakh turns into pure magic amid apricot bloom season, mountains stay snowy and valleys bloom pinkLadakh's apricot trees are blooming, heralding spring's arrival. This natural spectacle inspires the Apricot Blossom Festival. The event sh...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.51 PM 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
Over 3 lakh artisans set to benefit from SFURTI Cluster Development InitiativesIn a landmark achievement, the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises has wrapped up 364 innovative projects designed to strength...
15 Mar, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Centre launches Rs 82.5-crore bamboo projects for northeast IndiaThe Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region launched two significant bamboo projects totaling Rs 82.5 crore. These initiatives aim ...
26 Jan, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
SIDBI boosts indigenous brass and bell metal industry in AssamSIDBI, in association with the Youthcove Foundation, is aiding Assam's Brass and Bell Metal industry. They organized an outreach programme ...
25 Oct, 2024, 07.39 PM IST
MoS for Textiles inaugurates Bunkar and Karigar Utthan Upskilling Programme FY 2024-25Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita launched the Bunkar and Karigar Utthan Upskilling Programme FY...
27 Jul, 2024, 09.55 PM IST
Total 433 clusters approved under revamped SFURTI scheme: RaneThe MSME ministry is implementing the scheme across the country with the view to organizing traditional industries and artisans into cluste...
09 Aug, 2021, 05.40 PM IST
Govt to launch ecommerce portal for artisansAccording to two senior government officials, the idea is to make sure that artisans can directly sell their products to consumers, eradica...
23 Oct, 2020, 08.48 AM IST
Education, exposure is key for handloom revival say expertsTextile revival is also helping empower weavers to make a sustainable livelihood.
08 Aug, 2019, 03.23 PM 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
SPJIMR to provide project consultancy to Khadi for reviving traditional village industry clustersSP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) on Tuesday entered into an agreement with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
02 Mar, 2016, 08.05 PM IST
Government to set up 800 SFURTI clusters to boost khadi industry"Modernisation of Khadi and village industries is the key to increase more number of job opportunities at the rural and grass root level wi...
22 Mar, 2015, 10.13 PM IST
Rural craft gets an online boostA clutch of online marketplaces has begun partnering with artisans to bring their products within reach of city customers, a move that is h...
25 Dec, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
Government notifies SFURTI scheme with modified normsThe govt today notified the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries with modified norms for continuation during the Twelv...
01 Aug, 2014, 10.58 PM IST
- Economic clusters hold the power to dream big
The Madhya Pradesh-based artisan units producing Chanderi silk fabric and sarees targeted the low-end of the market with poor returns.
27 Jul, 2006, 02.58 AM IST