Mandatory for government departments to make 20 per cent handloom purchase from KVIC, registered weaversAs per the amended rule, "of all items of textiles required by the central government departments, it shall be mandatory to make procuremen...
01 Mar, 2020, 05.53 PM IST
Budget 2019: Khadi’s reinvention sees increased budgetary allocationThe Budget expenditure for Khadi reflects the intent to get the focus back on the versatility offered by the unique fabric of India.
08 Jul, 2019, 10.24 AM IST
Kerala’s product diversification, modernisation give India’s coir industry the winning touchThe finer details of the spread might create the best mats the world has ever seen and could change the character of the coir industry in t...
27 Mar, 2016, 11.12 AM IST
Khadi to create 19.5 lakh jobs in 2016-17: Kalraj MishraHe said that Village Industries production is expected to cross Rs 45,000 crore during 2016-17, creating employment for more than 163 lakh ...
08 Mar, 2016, 11.28 PM IST
Bridge to link Talaimannar to Danushkodi on the anvil: Kalraj MishraThe Centre has taken a policy decision for building a bridge linking Talaimannar in Sri Lanka with Danushkodi, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra...
14 Sep, 2015, 09.06 PM IST
- CAG finds lapses in monitoring expenditures by MSME ministry
CAG has found lapses on part of the MSME Ministry including deficiencies in internal monitoring system and non-disclosure of expenditure in...
12 May, 2015, 10.44 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
Government proposes to launch innovation fund for MSMEs: Kalraj MishraMishra said the proposed fund, when established, would help in fostering entrepreneurship in rural areas amongst women and the SC/STs. The ...
12 Nov, 2014, 04.02 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
MSME Ministry to re-launch modified SFURTI scheme soonThe government launched the SFURTI scheme for development of around 100 clusters from khadi, village and coir sectors.
01 Aug, 2014, 03.32 PM IST
Use waste for building rural roads: GovernmentThe rural development ministry has asked state governments to start using waste material and locally produced fibres to build rural roads.
16 Jul, 2013, 08.16 AM IST
- Government releases Rs 1,276 cr to support MSME projects during FY13
The government has released Rs 1,276 crore in the current fiscal to support 53,826 projects which are expected to generate about 4.31 lakhs...
14 Nov, 2012, 08.39 PM IST
- Centre plans Rs 255-crore makeover for khadi sector
The Khadi industry is all set to get another face-lift. The government has decided to invest Rs 255 crore on a three-pronged strategy for t...
18 Jun, 2008, 02.50 AM IST
- Rs 255-crore makeover for khadi sector
The Khadi industry is all set to get another face-lift.
17 Jun, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- eGoM to lay down policy for mfg clusters
The finance Minister said the government was well on its way to double the credit flow to small scale sector.
04 Oct, 2006, 03.10 PM IST
- Govt may not cut oil prices
The reduced international prices would not affect the size of oil bonds to be issued by the government later.
04 Oct, 2006, 03.00 PM IST
- Govt plans core sector aid for 110 SME clusters
: The government is planning to provide infrastructure support to more than 110 industrial clusters in the medium, small and village indust...
04 Sep, 2006, 02.54 AM IST