Bhopal, March 30 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the ‘Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference’ in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday.The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two neighboring states, will also witness...
Varanasi (UP), March 30 The 'MP-UP Cooperation Conference 2026' will be held in Varanasi on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Uttar Pradesh government.In this regard, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wrote a letter to Rakesh Sachan, the Uttar Pradesh Minister for MSME, Khadi...
conference
government cooperation
handicrafts
khadi & village industries
madhya pradesh
micro small and medium enterprises
mohan yadav
msme
odop (one district one product)
rakesh sachan
textiles
tourism
uttar pradesh
varanasi
Bhopal, March 28 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in the ‘Madhya Pradesh–Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference’ to be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 31.The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two...
Shimla, March 27 In a first-of-its-kind initiative across India, the Himachal Pradesh government has taken the lead to introduce the "one district, three products" plan in its Budget for FY 2026-27.This initiative is aimed at revitalizing the rural economy, thereby promoting local empowerment...
agro-products
branding
district initiative
entrepreneurship
ginger
government scheme
handicrafts
himachal pradesh
horticulture
local products
market linkages
rural economy
small producers
turmeric
value chain
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has invited suggestions from the public for the establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board’s (SMVDSB) first-of-its-kind International Goddess Museum in Katra. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the Goddess Museum is...
artistic replicas
cultural heritage
digital installations
goddess museum
handicrafts
interactive galleries
jammu and kashmir
katla
museum
religious tourism
shri mata vaishno devi shrine
smvdsb
spiritual landmark
tourism development
traditional art forms
Itanagar, March 22 Arunachal Pradesh is building a larger movement to preserve its indigenous culture, empower youth, and position the state as a strong voice in the country's sustainable fashion ecosystem, said State Textile and Handicrafts Minister Nyato Dukam.Addressing a gathering at the...
Imphal, March 18 Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the banking sector and development institutions to work together with renewed commitment to build a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant state.Speaking at the launch of the 'State Focus Paper 2026-27', he said, "Our...
agri-entrepreneurs
banking sector
chief minister
credit support
economic growth
farmer producer organizations
financial institutions
fisheries
handicrafts
handloom
horticulture
manipur
nabard
rural development
rural startups
self-help groups
state focus paper
Jammu, March 16. Traditional crafts like wall painting, Khadi-based cotton weaving, and Pashmina weaving – which were on the verge of extinction in Jammu and Kashmir – are now re-emerging in new forms and shapes, allowing the local population to fully utilize their skills.Various Central...
artisan support
arts and crafts
employment
government schemes
handicrafts
jammu and kashmir
khadi weaving
local economy
pashmina weaving
self-employment
traditional crafts
wall painting
Jaipur, March 16 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Monday that the contribution of the tribal community to the state's development has been invaluable, and the government is committed to promoting employment for tribal youth and supporting traditional handicrafts.Addressing a...
Itanagar, March 15 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said his government was committed to strengthening the state’s textile sector, highlighting a Rs 25-crore package for sericulture and a ‘creative economy cell’ to support artists and designers.Inaugurating the ‘Arunachal...
New Delhi, March 15 A major fire broke out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi's Andheria Mor area on Sunday morning, destroying around 50 shops and triggering a massive firefighting operation, an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.According to the DFS, a call regarding the blaze was...
andheria mor
carpet
chhatarpur
crowd management
delhi fire services
delhi haat
financial loss
fire
fire extinguishers
firefighting
handicrafts
lado sarai
nature bazaar
shop damage
short circuit
temporary shops
New Delhi, March 15 A major fire broke out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi's Andheria Mor area on Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to around 50 shops and triggering a massive firefighting operation, an official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.According to the DFS, a call...
New Delhi, March 13 The Ministry of Textiles held a consultation meeting on Friday with Western Zone states regarding the announcements related to the sector made in the 2026-27 Budget.Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, chaired the meeting in Mumbai.During the meeting...
budget 2026-27
cluster expansion
cooperative federalism
fibre development
handicrafts
handloom
india
infrastructure
ministry of textiles
mumbai
skill development
stakeholder engagement
sustainability
textile industry
textile sector
western zone
In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha appealed to writers and artists to preserve the rich heritage of the Jammu division, promote its legacy, and connect the younger generation to their roots. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the LG said that the traditions of...
cultural heritage
culture
folk arts
folk literature
handicrafts
indigenous attire
jammu and kashmir
jammu division
literary conclave
literature
manoj sinha
multilingual magazine
regional identity
sahitya sanskriti samagam
spirituality
university of jammu
Today, the Handicrafts Department in Kishtwar organized a program to mark the successful completion of a six-month Karkhandar Unit in Knitting and Crochet Craft, run by Mrs. Kamla Devi, a resident of Matta.During the event, the Assistant Director of Handicrafts, Kishtwar, distributed...
artisan support
crochet
departmental schemes
education scholarship
financial assistance
financial support scheme
handicraftshandicrafts sector
industrial cooperative society
karkhandar unit
kishtwar
knitting
mrs. kamla devi
training officer
training program
A three-day Trade Fair-cum-Exhibition for PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries under the Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme was organized today at Savio Hall in Shillong. The exhibition aims to promote traditional artisans and provide them with a platform to showcase their products and expand...
artisans
commerce and industries
exhibition
handicrafts
market access
meghalaya
ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises
msme
msme development
pm vishwakarma scheme
procurement and marketing support scheme
regional events
shillong
small business support
trade fair
Gandhinagar, March 12: Permanent retail spaces dedicated to indigenous products will be set up in four major Gujarat cities under a state initiative aimed at expanding markets for local artisans, self-help groups, and small traders.On Thursday, the state government announced that ‘Namo...
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated in Kohima on Tuesday that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in employment generation and economic growth in Nagaland.He mentioned that over 48,600 enterprises have been registered under the 'Udyam' portal in the state...
chief minister's micro finance initiative (cmmfi)
employment generation
entrepreneurship
food processing
handicrafts
handloom
industry and commerce
local area development fund
micro, small, and medium enterprises (msmes)
msme development
nagaland
pm vishwakarma scheme
prime minister's employment generation programme (pmegp)
ramp program
rural economic activity
startup ecosystem
udyam portal
March 10th, New Delhi: Organized under the initiative of the Horticulture Department, the Chapchar Kut Flower Show has been an annual event held in conjunction with the festival since 2019. Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Lalsawivunga called upon the people of Mizoram to maintain peace...
aizawl
chapchar kut
cultural event
cultural exhibits
ethnic divisions
festival
floral display
flower show
handicrafts
horticulture department
lalsawivunga
local food
mizoram
political harmony
traditional dance
New Delhi, March 9 The Delhi government is planning to build a PM Unity Mall in the city to promote unique products from various states and union territories across India, officials said on Monday.In the 2023-24 Budget, the Centre has allocated ₹5,000 crore for establishing the PM Unity Mall...
architectural design
capital expenditure
central government funding
delhi
delhi government
dttdc (delhi tourism and transport development corporation)
gi-tagged products
handicrafts
india
location planning
one district one product (odop)
pm unity mall
retail mall
special assistance to states
tourism development
union territories