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AAI launches ‘AVSAR’ Scheme to provide platform to SHGs for promotion of local artisans and products

AAI launches ‘AVSAR’ Scheme to provide platform to SHGs for promotion of local artisans and products

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has launched an initiative “AVSAR” to encourage the talent of women, artisans and craftsmen and provide them with the right opportunities. AVSAR stands for ‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans Of The Region’. Under AVSAR initiative, AAI will allocate space to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at its airports for

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Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023

Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023, according to an official statement.  A total budget expenditure of more than Rs 2000 crore has been allocated for 2022-23. The objectives of the AIM are to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country via interventions

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Uttarakhand's 'Him Prahari' scheme for ex-servicemen

Uttarakhand’s ‘Him Prahari’ scheme for ex-servicemen

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has met with Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs to ask for their cooperation in the smooth implementation of Him Prahari scheme. Target people: ex-servicemen and youngsters Him Prahari aim: stop the migration of people from the state’s international border Expected expenditure: Rs 5 crore 45 lakh Uttarakhand governor: Gurmit Singh National Parks: Jim

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Cabinet approves USD808-million programme for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”

Cabinet approves USD808-million programme for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a USD 808 million or Rs 6,062.45 crore, World Bank assisted programme on “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP). Out of the total outlay, Rs.3750 crore (USD 500 Million) would be a loan from the World Bank and the remaining Rs.2312.45 crore (USD

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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended for 6 months till September 2022

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended for 6 months till September 2022

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved extension of ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)’ by six months till September 2022. Earlier the scheme was valid till March 2022. The PMGKAY scheme was launched in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic so that the vulnerable households do not suffer due

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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD) extended up to 2022

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD) extended up to 2022

Centre has approved the extension of ‘Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt’ (CGSSD) up to 31st March 2022. CGSSD was launched on 24th June 2020 under Distressed Assets Fund – Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs component of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package. Aim: Provide credit facility through lending institutions to promoters of stressed MSMEs like SMA-2 and NPA accounts who are eligible

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India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0 launched

India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0 launched

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has organised ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Conclave’ at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. During the conclave, the minister also launched ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme. It has been launched on MyGov platform. MoHUA Ministry will select 100 start-ups for funding support

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Narayan Rane launches MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR)

Narayan Rane launches MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR)

Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane has launched the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) along with the MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022. Details of the sub-schemes: Incubation: promote and support untapped creativity with assistance of up to Rs. 15 lakh per idea. Design: Bring Indian manufacturing sector and Design experts on a common platform with assistance up

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Haryana CM ML Khattar announces Haryana Matrushakti Udaymita Scheme

Haryana CM ML Khattar announces Haryana Matrushakti Udaymita Scheme

On International Women’s Day, Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar who also holds the Finance portfolio, announced a new scheme for women, the Haryana Matrushakti Udaymita Scheme-to provide support to women entrepreneurs. Under this, those women who wish to become entrepreneurs will be provided access to soft loans.  Eligibility: Women whose families annual income is less

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