FM Sitharaman discusses ways to boost growth with Bengal CMThe meeting, coming just over a month after the BJP stormed to power in West Bengal for the first time, also dwelt on improving the credit ...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
West Bengal orders crackdown on illegal mining to plug revenue leakagesIn a decisive move, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has instructed all relevant departments to clamp down on the financial dr...
Bengal to align with Ayushman Bharat from today, says CM Suvendu Adhikari after first cabinet meetSuvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal will align with Ayushman Bharat and implement several flagship central schemes following the fi...
Jan Suraksha enrolments near 940 million as govt weighs benefitsIndia's Jan Suraksha schemes have secured almost 940 million people. These programs offer life and accident insurance and pension benefits....
PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth Rs 25,160 cr since their launch in 2015Jansuraksha schemes have settled claims worth over Rs 25,160 crore. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana settled more than Rs 21,500 cro...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27%In the coming quarters, two things will impact earnings: High crude oil prices and a weak rupee. A rising dollar puts pressure on the margi...
PMJJBY disbursed Rs 17,600 crore to families since launch in 2015: LICThe Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is vital for the government's 'Insurance for All by 2047' goal. Launched in 2015, it offers lif...
Jan Suraksha revamp: PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY may see increase in sum insuredThe government is contemplating a substantial expansion of insurance benefits within its renowned Jan Suraksha initiatives. This strategy i...
Financial inclusion 2.0 road map set for review this weekThis week, the Finance Ministry is set to evaluate the advancements in financial inclusion, laying the groundwork for Financial Inclusion 2...
India must identify key chokepoints, mitigate both supply & price risks: EAC-PM Chairman S Mahendra DevThe unrest in West Asia highlights India's urgent need for improved risk management strategies. This is a crucial time for India to pinpoin...
MoS Finance urges private banks to push government's financial inclusion programmesMinister of State for Finance Bhagwat K Karad has urged private sector banks to promote various financial inclusion programs such as Pradha...
Govt hikes insurance premiums under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Suraksha Bima Yojana w.e.f. June 1The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) insurance premium rates have been incr...
'Fasal Bima Yojana' increased coverage, mitigated risk and benefitted crores of farmers: PM ModiThe crop insurance scheme launched by the government has benefitted crores of farmers by mitigating farming risks against the vagaries of n...
FinMin working to converge all insurance schemes for weaversThe Finance Ministry is coordinating with concerned ministries to converge all insurance schemes including Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojan...
PM Narendra Modi may roll out health cover for senior citizens todayIt is expected to be on the lines of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana’, the accident insurance scheme launched by the government.
PM Narendra Modi to launch three social security schemes on May 9Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY),Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) – will be launch...