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Chhattisgarh to have police commissioner system from Jan 23
Raipur, Dec 31: Chhattisgarh will have a police commissioner system from the new year. The government has also approved Rs 5500 per standard bag of tendu leaves, ensuring better remuneration for those dependent on minor forest produce.
Rs 915 crore GST refunds issued to Delhi traders in 4 months: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Dec 28: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday reiterated her government's commitment to promoting an Ease of Doing Business framework and said GST refunds amounting to Rs 915 crore had been issued to traders in the national capital over the past four months.
India's critical minerals mission directionally right but moving slower than expected: Novasensa
By Kaushal Verma, New Delhi, December 24: India's National Critical Minerals Mission is directionally very strong but currently moving slower than anticipated, and there is a need for clearer execution frameworks and faster reviews, Vanessa Lacayo, co-founder and chief operating officer, Novasensa, toldin an interview.
Punjab Assembly to hold debate on replacing MGNREGA with G RAM G Bill
Chandigarh, Dec 20: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday gave nod to convene the special session of the state Assembly on December 30 for discussing amendments to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) by replacing it with G RAM G Bill 2025, blaming the Centre for killing the basic spirit of the scheme.
Nitish Kumar govt announces implementation of 'Saat Nishchay - 3' in Bihar
Patna, Dec 16: The Nitish Kumar government on Tuesday announced the implementation of ‘Saat Nishchay–3’ (Seven Resolves–3) in Bihar, unveiling an ambitious roadmap aimed at accelerating the state’s overall development. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared the decision through a social media post after the cabinet meeting.
India's manufacturing share projected to rise to 25 pc of GDP by 2047: Report
New Delhi, Dec 11: India is poised to become a global industrial powerhouse by 2047, with manufacturing’s share of gross domestic product (GDP) targeted to rise from about 17 per cent now to roughly 25 per cent, a report showed on Thursday.
Pravasi Rajasthani Divas: 13 new policies to be launched for attracting major investments
Jaipur, Dec 10: Pravasi Rajasthani Divas was being celebrated on Wednesday with NRIs and leading industrialists from India and abroad assembling in Jaipur for the state-level event at JECC, Sitapura.
MP cabinet unveils package for Bundelkhand roads, healthcare, new cheetah habitat
Khajuraho, Dec 9: At the Maharaja Chhatrasal Convention Center in Khajuraho, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday that marked a series of historic decisions aimed at accelerating development across Bundelkhand and other regions of Madhya Pradesh.
Punjab CM Mann to visit Japan, South Korea to seek investments
Chandigarh, Dec 1: A high-level delegation of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will travel to Japan and South Korea as partners of its global engagement ahead of the Sixth Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit scheduled from March 13-15 at the ISB campus in Mohali.
Rs 6,800-crore investment proposals to create 3,000 jobs: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
New Delhi, Nov 25: Chhattisgarh has received investment proposals of over Rs 6,321 crore in industries and Rs 505 crore in tourism sector and is expected to generate employment for more than 3,000 people, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said at an Investor Connect Meet here on Tuesday.
US study warns China's expanding Industrial power could tilt global tech balance
New Delhi November 21: China's sweeping industrial push over the past decade has reshaped the global technology and manufacturing landscape, described as "interlocking innovation flywheels" that propel breakthroughs across multiple high-tech sectors simultaneously, noted a study by "US-China Economic and Security Review Commission."
PHDCCI organises 2nd edition of India Business and Public Policy Forum in Raipur
Raipur, November 20: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised the second edition of "India Business and Public Policy Forum" under the aegis of its State Development Council and Chhattisgarh State Chapter in association with Visa Inc in Raipur on Wednesday.
Implement plug-and-play model to expand land bank, boosting MSME growth: UP CM Yogi
Lucknow, November 15: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the need to adopt a plug-and-play model to expand the state's industrial land bank and provide swift access to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
Chhattisgarh attracted Rs 7.5 lakh crore investment proposals in 10 months: CM Vishnudeo Sai
New Delhi, Nov 11: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudeo Sai on Tuesday said that the state has received investment proposals worth about Rs 7.5 lakh crore within just 10 months of introducing its new industrial policy.
Chhattisgarh CM meets Gujarat CM ahead of cultural and investment events
Gandhinagar, Nov 10: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, ahead of his state’s cultural participation and upcoming investor outreach programs.
Not a single industry has moved out of the state, says Karnataka govt
Mysuru, Oct 29: Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Wednesday addressed concerns about industries going out from the state, stating that not a single industry has moved out and called on everyone to move past the false narrative being spread in this regard.
India must lead, not follow in next industrial revolution: NITI Aayog's Suman Bery
New Delhi, Oct 29: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said on Wednesday that India must lead, not follow in the next industrial revolution, which will be defined by industries such as green hydrogen, electric mobility, semiconductors and advanced materials.
TN relaxes coastal aquifer zone rules to allow 'white industries'
Chennai, Oct 15: The Tamil Nadu government has amended its development regulations for sensitive aquifer recharge zones along Chennai’s southern coast, allowing the establishment of “white industries†in areas previously restricted to small-scale and cottage activities.
Efforts underway to help Maharashtra lead in industrial sector: Minister
Mumbai, Oct 13: Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant, on Monday, assured that the state government is ready to provide all the support to entrepreneurs in the the state to occupy the top position in the industrial sector.
MP CM to hold discussion with industrialists in Mumbai today
Bhopal, Oct 9: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will participate in an interactive session with leading domestic and international industrialists that will be held at Hotel Trident in Mumbai on Thursday.
South Korean firms' spending on US lobbying doubles in 5 years: Data
Seoul, Oct 1: South Korean businesses' spending on lobbying in the United States has more than doubled over the past five years, data showed on Wednesday, in line with their efforts to address Washington's industrial policies.
Telangana: Rs 3,745 cr investment cleared by Cabinet panel; Coca-Cola plant to support mango and orange growers
By Pramod Chaturvedi, Hyderabad, September 24: In a major development poised to transform the industrial and agricultural landscape of Telangana, the state's Industrial Promotion Cabinet Sub-Committee has approved investments worth Rs 3,745 crore from three multinational companies, expected to generate direct employment for 1,518 people.
Trump urges foreign companies not to just invest in US but also train American workers
Washington, September 15: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) has called on foreign companies not only to invest in the US but also to bring in expert personnel to help train American workers in manufacturing complex and high-tech products, in which the companies are involved.
Government reopens application window for PLI scheme for white goods
New Delhi, September 14: The application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED Lights) is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under the Scheme, which is an outcome of the growing market and confidence generated due to manufacturing of key components of ACs and LED Lights in India under the PLIWG Scheme.
Lot of scope of investment in Bastar, say local entrepreneurs at Chhattisgarh Investor Connect
Jagdalpur, September 12: In an effort to develop the Bastar region into an industrial and employment hub and align it with Chhattisgarh's Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, the state government hosted the Bastar Investor Connect. The event was organised by the state's Commerce and Industry Department.
Indian Embassy in South Korea hosts event to attract investors
Seoul, September 2: The Indian Embassy in South Korea held the Investor Connect event in Seoul on Wednesday, inviting Korean companies to harness its New Industrial Policy, as per Korean Herald.
Maha signs MoUs for Rs 34,000 crore to generate 33,483 jobs: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, Aug 29: The Maharashtra government on Friday signed 17 MoUs for the proposed investment of Rs 34,000 crore, which will generate 33,483 jobs.
Punjab: Mann, Kejriwal jointly launch 24 sector-wise industrial panels
Chandigarh, Aug 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday jointly launched 24 sector-wise industrial advisory committees, a step to establish the state a hub of industry and commerce.
MP CM Yadav to lay foundation stone, dedicate various development works in Raisen today
Bhopal, August 8: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to visit the Tamot Industrial Area in Raisen district on Friday and will lay the foundation stone and dedicate development works worth Rs 416 crores on the occasion, according to an official release.
MP govt follows Gujarat 'ease of doing business' model for state's industrial growth, says CM Yadav
Bhopal, Aug 5: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government has adopted the Gujarat "ease of doing business" model concept to set the path for industrial growth across the state.
Estonia to cap renewable energy fee for energy-intensive companies
Tallinn, July 31: The Estonian government has decided to impose a cap on the renewable energy fee for energy-intensive companies, which will reduce electricity costs for major consumers by an average of 6.80 Euro (7.75 US dollars) per megawatt-hour.
Punjab Cabinet gives consent to Bill to make sale of spurious seeds non-bailable offence
Chandigarh, July 25: In a historic decision, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday gave its consent to introduce the Seeds (Punjab Amendment) Bill of 2025 to make sale of spurious seeds a non-bailable offence.
Punjab to constitute committees for new industrial policy
Chandigarh, July 17: The Punjab government is bringing a new industrial policy, which it claims is the best in India and will pave the way for providing a progressive climate for industrial growth and employment generation in the state.
Industrialists in Punjab demand to revamp focal points
Chandigarh, July 17: A round table with industry associations from across Punjab was held on Thursday here, with state Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema with the main demand to revamp all focal points and industrial zones.
Fundamental requirement for industrial development: Industrialist warns Karnataka against losing investors over land issues
Bengaluru, July 16: Industrialist and Treasurer of Hubballi Dharwad Development Forum, CSV Prasad, has raised concern over Karnataka's current approach to industrial land allocation, cautioning that if the state fails to act decisively, industries may shift to investor-friendly neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh.
MP CM embarks on seven-day foreign visit, to highlight investment potential
Bhopal, July 13: With a view to showcasing Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav began his seven-day international tour to Dubai and Spain on Sunday.
62 percent of GIM manufacturing investment commitments converted to project applications: MB Patil
Bengaluru, July 6: Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, stated on Saturday that Rs 3.4 lakh crore worth of formal project applications have been filed out of the ₹5.56 lakh crore investment commitments made for the manufacturing sector during the Global Investors Meet (GIM) - Invest Karnataka 2025. This amounts to a 62% conversion rate.
Punjab Cabinet allows conversion of industrial plots into hospitals, hotels
Chandigarh, June 26: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Thursday, approved significant amendments to the state's conversion policy, enabling the conversion of industrial plots into hospitals, hotels, industrial parks, and other permitted purposes.
South Korea to develop hydrogen-based steelmaking technology by 2030
Seoul, June 26: South Korea will push to develop hydrogen-based steelmaking technology by 2030 to support the local steel industry's efforts to bolster its global competitiveness and achieve carbon neutrality, the industry ministry said on Thursday.
Punjab CM, Arvind Kejriwal launch 'Fast Track Punjab Portal' for ease of doing business, boost industry in state
Mohali, June 10: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched the 'Fast Track Punjab Portal', which aims to simplify the process of starting new businesses, setting up projects, and expanding industries in the state.