Under the scheme, 36,319 women beneficiaries received cheques of Rs 10,000 each to support entrepreneurial initiatives and income-generating activities. The Assam government has launched the initiative to promote women's self-reliance and economic uplift.
"The Economic Survey tabled today presents a comprehensive picture of India's Reform Express, reflecting steady progress in a challenging global environment. It highlights strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained growth momentum and the expanding role of innovation, entrepreneurship a
In a significant boost to women's empowerment, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday that the state government has begun providing additional financial aid of up to Rs 2 lakh to eligible women entrepreneurs under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, aimed at fostering
New Delhi [India], January 29: Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion kicks off with a strong start, featuring a masterclass by Dubai-based beauty entrepreneur and artist, Mohammad Hindash. The session drew a full house, with the Grand Atrium crowded with attendees eager to learn from one of the reg
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 29: The much-anticipated second season of Startup Singam premiered, opening on a powerful and aspirational note and reaffirming Tamil Nadu's growing stature as a startup powerhouse. Building on the remarkable success of Season 1--which facilitated invest
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28: Beats of Bharat is a nationwide youth dance platform created to discover, nurture, and professionally empower India's next generation of dancers while staying rooted in India's rich cultural identity. The initiative brought together producer and entr
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 28: As India celebrates National Startup Month in January--aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a robust startup ecosystem and Telangana's emergence as a creative and innovation-led state under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy--the Media
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28: India's pioneering aromatherapist, beauty expert and wellness entrepreneur Dr. Blossom Kochhar was felicitated with the ELLE Beauty Legacy Award at the prestigious The ELLE List 2026, in Mumbai recently. The recognition was presented during an illust
The European Union has announced 10 million euros for a new phase of its WE-LEAD programme in Afghanistan to support women's livelihoods and businesses. Implemented with UNDP, the initiative aims to expand income opportunities as Afghan women continue to face economic challenges.
The Alumni Impact Report was released during the Foundation Day function organised by the Institute in the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Gurtej S. Sandhu, an IIT Delhi alumnus and Principal Fellow and Corporate Vice President at Micron Technology, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT De
The tractor unit features Smt. Sarasu, the Brand Ambassador for Digital Literacy, set in a rural landscape. Engaged with a smartphone and laptop, she represents grassroots digital empowerment. Through her social media channel showcasing traditional cooking, she demonstrates how digital ac
Highlighting India's rapid economic progress, PM Modi urged industry and start-ups to place a strong emphasis on quality. He said the era of compromising on standards was over and India must now be known globally for top-quality products. "Be it our textiles, technology, electronics or ev