India aims to become key semiconductor supplier for world: Vaishnaw
Davos: Sensing a huge opportunity in the global semiconductor market, India has set in motion an ambitious plan to become a key supplier for the world with the government itself putting in USD 10 billion, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Speaking at a session on ‘Learning from semiconductor supply shocks’ at the World […]
Mobile, internet connectivity key to India’s robust financial inclusion: SBI chief
Davos: Robust mobile and internet connectivity has helped India in a big way to expand financial inclusion, while a diverse network of banking correspondents and micro ATMs has ensured last mile reach, SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara said on Thursday. Speaking at a session on ‘Financial inclusion beyond access’ during the World Economic Forum Annual […]
Orientation, training prog on “Promotion of Medicinal & Aromatic plants cultivation” held at Lalmandi
SRINAGAR: The Divisional level orientation cum training programme on “Promotion of Medicinal and Aromatic plants cultivation in the UT of J&K” was today held at Agriculture complex Lalmandi here. Speaking at the inaugural session of the training programme, Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal marked the importance of medicinal and aromatic plants. He said there […]
Dulloo reviews CAPEX, CSS, NABARD, Deliverables of J&K Horticulture sector
JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the physical and financial achievements of the Horticulture sector under CAPEX, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), NABARD and Deliverables. Secretary APD, Director Horticulture Kashmir/Jammu, Director Agriculture Kashmir/Jammu, Director Horticulture (P&M), Managing Director JKHPMC, and others concerned attended the meeting […]
BIS Standardization for Kashmir Handicrafts: Meeting of Sectional Committee held
SRINAGAR: In an important step towards the finalization of standards of various crafts, a meeting of the Sectional Committee of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) comprising Experts/Senior Officers of different organizations of the country was today held through virtual mode. The committee has been constituted for the determination of standards for wool, wool products, […]
ODOP scheme creating employment avenues in diary sector in Rajouri: Govt
JAMMU: One District, One Product (ODOP), launched by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to identify, promote and brand a product from one district. The ODOP scheme aims to turn every […]
J&K Tourism Department participates in Road Show at Chandigarh
CHANDIGARH: Department of Tourism, Jammu & Kashmir participated in the Road Show at the CII office Chandigarh, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The Road Show was a precursor to Global Investors’ Summit 2023 which is scheduled to be held from 10-12 April 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The roadshow was […]
Govt making all efforts to make J&K an investment-friendly destination: Advisor Bhatnagar
KATHUA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, today visited Bhagthali and Ghatti Industrial Estates of Kathua district and inspected the progress of ongoing works and other facilities being established at these places. During the visit, the Advisor held a detailed round of both the industrial estates and interacted with the industrialists. He was briefed […]
Regional Office NABARD launches Int’l Year of Millets–2023 in J&K
JAMMU: NABARD Jammu & Kashmir Regional Office today launched the International Year of Millets 2023 under the Chairmanship of Dr. Ajay K Sood, Chief General Manager, Regional Office NABARD Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was graced by K. K. Sharma, Director Agriculture Department, Jammu Division, who is also Mission Director for IYOM- 2023 for Jammu […]
Orientation, training prog on technological interventions for fish seed & trout production held at Lalmandi
SRINAGAR: An orientation cum training programme on technological intervention for fish seed and trout production in the UT of J&K was today held at Lalmandi Srinagar. The program was attended by the officers of the Fisheries department, Agriculture Department and other allied departments. After inaugurating the training programme, Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal said […]
