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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
DC stresses on boosting industrial growth, exports in Udupi
Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK has called on officials to take proactive steps towards establishing more industrial units in Udupi district to generate employment opportunities for the local population. Chairing a series of key meetings at the Rajathadri, including the District Level Kaigarika Spandana Samithi, District Single Window Clearance Committee, Export Promotion Committee, and the District-Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) for the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), recently, she outlined a multi-pronged strategy for industrial development. To accelerate the creation of industrial zones, she directed officials to fast-track land acquisition and related processes at Shivapura in Hebri taluk (74.8 acres), Kerebettu (38.7 acres), Nitte in Karkala (50.4 acres), and Uppoor in Brahmavar taluk (101.1 acres). The DC expressed concern over the decline in trade volume this year. While the district recorded business worth Rs 2,496.2 crore in 2023–24, the current year (2024–25) has so far seen only Rs 1,930.3 crore. Fish exports, a major contributor, dropped from 1,07,989.5 metric tonnes (Rs 1,726.2 crore) to 76,531 metric tonnes (Rs 1,084.7 crore). She urged the fisheries department to extend full support to exporters to improve export volume in the remaining fiscal year. The DC warned that plots lying idle without development would be reclaimed and reallocated. Referring to the Dr Sarojini Mahishi Committee Report, she reiterated that local Kannadigas must be given preference in employment, especially in Class-D jobs, even in the absence of formal qualifications. She urged industries to ramp up recruitment by increasing awareness through advertisements and outreach. The DC also called attention to the delay in land acquisition for road expansion to the Belapu Industrial Area, instructing officials to prioritise the work. Concerns were raised regarding the operations of the RMC unit in the Shivalli Industrial Area, where original allottees had leased plots without obtaining necessary permissions. These units were reportedly causing air and water pollution. The DC instructed the Pollution Control Board to revoke environmental clearances granted to such units. She directed the industry department to convene a joint meeting with exporters and relevant departments to strategise on boosting export volumes from the district.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth reviews development projects in d
Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held here on Saturday to assess progress of various development projects being implemented in the district. During the meeting, the MP reviewed the implementation of of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme and others. He urged the officials to avoid delays in the implementation of schemes and ensure that timely benefits reach the public. He highlighted the Soil Health Card scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, through which soil samples are collected from farmers' lands and recommendations are provided regarding suitable crops and fertilizers. Mr. Vijay noted since 2015 a total of 5,02,383 farmers have received soil health cards and got benefitted. The MP inquired about the schemes being implemented by the school education department and concerned authorities were directed to ensure timely renovation of school walls, toilets, roofs and other facilities. Majority of the schools in town panchayat and corporation limits were renovated. The officials were also directed to make the Kanniyakumari district as a mal-nutrition free district through effective implementation of the Poshan Abhiyan scheme. He assessed the progress of projects being implemented by Highways, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Co-operative societies and others. He noted that a total of ₹87.52 lakh has been allocated to Kanniyakumari district for the Jal Jeevan Mission and ₹129.95 crore has been sanctioned for UnderGround Drainage System in Nagercoil Municipal Corporation. He reiterated the need to desilt all water bodies in the district to improve water availability for farmers. He also advised officials to expedite ongoing development works while ensuring that the welfare of the people remains the top priority. Kanyakumari Collector R. Alagumeena, Assembly members N. Thalavai Sundaram, S. Rajesh Kumar, J.G. Prince and others were present at the meeting.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Southern States receive subsidy of ₹116 crore from KVIC
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has disbursed margin money subsidy of ₹300 crore to 11,480 service sector beneficiaries across the country, under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) through a virtual event held on June 17. In the southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, a subsidy of ₹116 crore was disbursed covering 4,565 projects, with loans of more than ₹343 crore sanctioned for these projects, according to a statement issued by KVIC, on Thursday. Since its inception in the financial year 2024-25, the PMEGP has become a pillar of entrepreneurship and self-reliance in rural and urban India, the release added.
Fashion Network
16-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
KVIC disburses money subsidy of Rs 300 crore to 8794 beneficiaries under PMEGP
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) disbursed margin money subsidy of Rs 300 crore ($34.8 million) to 8794 beneficiaries across the country through virtual mode program organized under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). All the six zones of the country participated in this disbursement program. In total 2445 projects were approved for south zone, 2366 projects for central zone, 2167 projects in eastern India & northeast, 1320 projects in the northern zone and 496 projects in the western zone. Commenting on the disbursement program, Manoj Kumar, chairman of KVIC in a statement said, 'Under the visionary leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, PMEGP scheme has presently created a strong and effective base of self-employment in India. Khadi and Village Industries is not just a product today, but it is the essence of vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.' 'This scheme has not only provided employment to lakhs of youth but has also connected them with the power of entrepreneurship,' he added. Since its beginning till the financial year 2024-25, PMEGP has helped 10,18,185 micro enterprises sanctioning total loans of Rs 73,348 crore.
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Business Standard
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
KVIC disburses ₹300 cr subsidy to 8,794 beneficiaries under PMEGP scheme
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), has disbursed ₹300 crore in margin money subsidy to 8,794 beneficiaries under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The subsidy was released during a virtual programme held on Tuesday at KVIC's Central Office in Vile Parle (West), Mumbai. It corresponds to loans amounting to approximately ₹884 crore. Manoj Kumar, Chairman of KVIC, transferred the subsidy to beneficiaries via a virtual platform. CEO Roop Rashi and other senior officials were also present at the event. 'Khadi is the essence of Aatmanirbhar Bharat': KVIC chairman Since its inception, PMEGP has supported the establishment of 1.02 million micro enterprises up to FY 2024–25. Loans worth ₹73,348.39 crore have been sanctioned under the scheme, with margin money subsidies totalling ₹27,166.07 crore. The programme has generated direct and indirect employment for over nine million individuals across the country. Zone-wise disbursement details All six zones participated in the event. South Zone (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry): 2,445 projects received ₹80.26 crore Central Zone (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand): 2,366 projects received ₹91.13 crore Eastern Zone (Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Northeast states): 2,167 projects received ₹62.68 crore Northern Zone (Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan): 1,320 projects received ₹41.80 crore The event marked another step in KVIC's ongoing efforts to boost rural entrepreneurship and employment generation through its flagship PMEGP scheme.
