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Budget 2025 launches PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana to boost agriculture in 100 low-productivity districts
New Delhi, February 1: The Union government has introduced the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, a new initiative aimed at improving agricultural conditions in 100 districts that have low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average access to credit.
Eco survey asks to prioritise mental health and gender inclusive labour laws
New Delhi, January 31: In today's rapidly evolving workplace, prioritizing mental health and fostering gender inclusivity are emerging as pivotal strategies not only for overall well-being but also for enhancing worker productivity, according to Economic survey 2025.
36% of Indian enterprises started budgeting for Gen AI: E&Y report
New Delhi, January 28: A survey conducted by multinational professional services firm Ernst & Young showed that 36 per cent of enterprises in India have budgeted and started investing in GenAI while another 24 per cent are experimenting with it.
GenAI to transform 38 million jobs in India by 2030, boost productivity: EY Report
New Delhi, January 16: Generative AI (GenAI) is set to revolutionise India's workforce by transforming 38 million jobs and driving substantial economic growth by 2030, according to a report by EY India.
Quality of work always important than quantity: Adar Poonawalla on work-life balance
New Delhi, Jan 12: Continuing the ongoing debate on the work-hour balance, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Sunday said that quality of work is always more important than quantity.
Quality of work important, not quantity: Anand Mahindra on long work hours debate
New Delhi, January 11: Weighing in on the much-debated topic of work-life balance and putting in more working hours as suggested by some corporate leaders in the recent past, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said he believed in the quality of work and not the quantity.
Young India knows about work ethics, concept of work hours not right: Top founders
New Delhi, Jan 11: As the controversy raged over L&T Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan’s suggestion to employees to work 90 hours a week, leading startup founders and investors on Saturday said that young India doesn't want to be told what to do and we should respect them.
Technologies like AI and digital twins can tackle challenges like equitable growth to sustainability: WEF
New Delhi, January 10: About sixty per cent of global manufacturers will use generative AI as a tool to help people gain expertise faster by 2027, according to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
How long can you stare at your wife at home? Come to office and work 90-hr a week: L&T Chairman
New Delhi, Jan 9: After Infosys' N. R. Narayana Murthy’s controversial 70-hour-a-week work, it is now the turn of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S. N. Subrahmanyan, who has gone beyond Murthy's work call, suggesting employees to work 90 hours a week - including Sundays - to stay competitive.