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21 Mar

Government Enhances GeM Platform to Boost Inclusivity for Women-Led and Small Enterprises

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Government e- Marketplace (GeM) remains an inclusive and accessible platform for small and women-led enterprises New Delhi: The Government has taken various measures to ensure that Government e- Marketplace (GeM) remains an inclusive and accessible platform for small and women-led enterprises. Some of these include: Provision of Marketplace filters and product catalogue icons to distinguish product catalogues by women entrepreneurs in Direct Purchase/ L1 mode of procurement. Forward market linkages for Women, Startups, Self Help Groups, Artisans & Weavers, One District One Product (ODOP), Farmers Producer Organisation (FPOs) etc. through the creation of 8 “vocalforlocal” GeM Outlet Stores. Application Programming…

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21 Mar

Bajaj Broking organised an exclusive investor awareness programme

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#BajajBrokingLudhiana Ludhiana: Bajaj Broking organised an exclusive investor awareness programme for the doctor community in Ludhiana. The event witnessed the attendance of more than 100 doctors visiting from all around Ludhiana making it a successful event in promoting financial awareness among medical professionals. The speakers simplified investment concepts for the doctor community students, covering topics like Basics of Investment & Depository Services. As investor education plays a key role in achieving financial inclusion in the capital markets and provide investors with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complexities of the capital markets.

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21 Mar

India as a Leading Global #Tourist Destination

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#IndiaTourism #MinistryofTourism #SwadeshDarshan New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism launched its Swadesh Darshan scheme in 2014-15 with the objective to develop tourism facilities under identified thematic circuits and sanctioned 76 projects in the country for Rs.5287.90 Crore. The Ministry revamped the Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations and has sanctioned 34 projects for Rs.791.25 Crore under SD2.0. Ministry of Tourism regularly co-ordinates with the concerned line Ministries and State Governments in order to improve connectivity including road and air to both prominent and lesser known tourist destinations in…

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21 Mar

India’s MSMEs in IT sector to play a key role in achieving ambitious $450 billion services export target

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#IndiaITExport200Billion  #IndiaITExport2025 IT sector can achieve an ambitious $450 billion services export target in the next financial year New Delhi: Recognizing the rapid growth of MSMEs in IT, tourism, business accounting, and financial services, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized the sector’s key role in driving services exports and creating jobs. He said this while speaking at the Global Confluence 2025 organized by Nasscom in New Delhi today. Shri Goyal expressed confidence that the IT sector can achieve an ambitious $450 billion services export target in the next financial year. He underscored the critical role of…

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21 Mar

Amazon promotes entrepreneurship and financial literacy for 30,000 women and young people

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‘Entrepreneurship for Enablement’ program has a vision to enable and transform local businesses #AmazonIndia  #AmazonIndiaEntrepreneurshipEnablement Chandigarh: Amazon India announced the launch of a three-year programme “Entrepreneurship for Enablement” to help 30,000 women and young people learn about starting their own business and managing their finances. The programme will run in collaboration with ACCESS Development Services, a livelihoods support organization with focus on incubating innovations for sustainable livelihoods. Co-created and funded by Amazon, the initiative will run across the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The launch event in Gurugram on March 20, 2025, brought together key stakeholders including officials from…

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21 Mar

MSDE Workshop on PMKVY Implementation with Awarding Bodies to Discuss Performance, Challenges

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#PMKVY   #PMKVYKaushalManthan PMKVY Implementation with Awarding Bodies” under its "Kaushal Manthan" initiative at the Conference Hall Chandigarh: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a workshop on “PMKVY Implementation with Awarding Bodies” under its "Kaushal Manthan" initiative at the Conference Hall, Kaushal Bhavan, New Delhi. The workshop was attended by dignitaries from the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET), the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Institutes of National Importance like IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar, and IIMs, along…

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21 Mar

BP Majha’s “Majha Maharashtra Majha Vision” sets stage for high-impact discussion on governance

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#ABPMAJHAGovt completes 100 days in office Mumbai: ABP Majha, India’s leading Marathi news channel, is all set to host its flagship show, “Majha Maharashtra Majha Vision”, on March 21, 2025, in Mumbai. The event will bring together top political leaders and key stakeholders from Maharashtra’s political landscape to assess and evaluate the government’s progress in the first 100 days since its formation. The show will be aired live on ABP Majha from 11 AM. This special edition of ABP Majha’s “Majha Maharashtra Majha Vision” will bring together the state's prominent political leaders for a balanced and transparent discussion. The event…

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20 Mar

EPFO Adds 17.89 Lakh Net Members during January 2025

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An increase of 11.48 per cent has been registered in net payroll addition during the current month New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has released provisional payroll data for January 2025, revealing a net addition of 17.89 lakh members. An increase of 11.48 per cent has been registered in net payroll addition during the current month as compared to the previous month of December 2024. Further, the year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 11.67 per cent in net payroll additions compared to January 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits, bolstered by EPFO’s effective…

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20 Mar

Mahindra WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Hunnar project: Puts women in the driving seat

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-    The Mahindra WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Hunnar project started in July 2024 for skilling women on 3W/4W driving, customer care, EV repair & maintenance under its CSR initiative -    In total, 245 women were trained under this project -    Started in Bengaluru, Mahindra WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Hunnar will now be rolled out to other cities across India Chandigarh: Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Limited (MLMML), India’s No.1 commercial EV manufacturer, started the Mahindra WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Hunnar initiative in July 2024 as part of its commitment to empowering women in the mobility sector. As part of this initiative, MLMML has supported…

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20 Mar

Shri Rajesh Rana Takes Charge as Director (Commercial & Marketing), ITDC

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Chandigarh:  Shri Rajesh Rana has been appointed as the Director (Commercial & Marketing) of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. He took charge of the office in his new role on March 17, and will serve as a member of the Board of Directors. With a career spanning over 26 years in the hospitality industry, Shri Rana brings expertise in catering, tourism, marketing, and business operations. Shri Rana began his career as a Management Trainee with the Jaypee Group of Hotels before moving to THDC India Limited, a Public…

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