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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
MSME directorate takes Duare Sarkar route to reach out to bizmen
Kolkata: The Direcorate of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has started to reach out to entrepreneurs in rural districts of the state through Duare Sarkar Camps and register them on the Udyam portal, so that they can come under different schemes and benefits, including MSME loans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At the camps, the directorate has also been distributing the West Bengal Bhabishyat Credit Cards to eligible micro and small entrepreneurs. With this, an entrepreneur can apply for a loan of up to Rs 5 lakh. At an event on Monday, special secretary to MSME textile department Susmita Mukherjee said: "Bengal has the second largest number of MSMEs in the country but registration on the Udyam portal from this state is still very low. Centre has raised concerns over this. There are plenty of entrepreneurs in the state, and we are reaching out to them for registration on the Udyam portal through Duare Sarkar camps." The state is planning to roll out new policies to boost the MSME sector in the future, Mukherjee added. The directorate is holding camps in various districts to generate awareness about various MSME schemes, she said.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
NMDC looking to acquire critical mineral blocks overseas: CMD Amitava Mukherjee
New Delhi: State-owned iron ore producer NMDC is actively evaluating offshore acquisitions of critical mineral blocks, its CMD Amitava Mukherjee said adding it will strengthen the company's presence in the global value chain. Critical minerals like antimony, lithium, cobalt, copper are essential for clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, EVs, and energy storage systems. India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) to ensure their long-term availability and processing. "As a part of its global mineral diversification strategy, NMDC has been actively evaluating acquisition opportunities across 10 strategic mineral assets globally and exploring critical mineral block acquisitions in Africa, Australia & South America to strengthen its presence in the global critical mineral value chain," Mukherjee said. On inauguration of NMDC office in Dubai, he said the city represents a gateway to global opportunity and the new office is poised to redefine the company's mining landscape. "With our expansion we are revolutionizing our approach to mineral development, securing India's position as a leader in the mining industry, driving innovation in resource utilization," Mukherjee told PTI. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy inaugurated the NMDC office in Dubai this week. Hyderabad-based NMDC, under Ministry of Steel , contributes around 17-20 per cent to India's total iron ore production . In July 2023, the government released a list of 30 critical minerals for India. These include antimony, beryllium, bismuth, cobalt, copper, gallium, lithium, molybdenum, niobium, nickel, among others. PTI
India Gazette
17 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"This is their failure": Congress leader Abhijeet Mukherjee condemns Kolkata gang rape
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): Congress leader Abhijeet Mukherjee on Tuesday denounced the alleged gang rape incident in Kolkata, describing it as a 'heinious' and shameful act that reflects poorly on West Bengal's governance. Speaking to ANI, Mukherjee expressed dismay over the incident, stating, 'This is very bad. Rape is a heinous crime and it should be controlled. But they are not able to control it. I heard some people have been caught. They are in custody, and a trial will follow.' This reaction comes after a female student was allegedly gang raped inside the South Calcutta Law College in Kasba area in the capital city of West Bengal on June 25. Five days later, on June 30, the Kolkata Police said that the three main accused in the case were arrested in less than 12 hours. Mukherjee, a former Lok Sabha MP from West Bengal, voiced his personal anguish, saying, 'A very bad thing is happening there, as a Bengali, my head hangs in shame. Bengal, which was once at the forefront in every field, is now falling behind.' He also blamed the ruling party in West Bengal for poor governance and demanded stronger action. 'The party running the government there has to take action and run a good government. This is their failure,' he said. Meanwhile, the Alipore court on Tuesday sent three main accused in the gangrape case at a Kolkata law college to police custody till July 8. The Court also sent the security guard, the fourth accused, to custody till July 4. The accused, Monojit, Pramit, and Zaib, will remain in police custody until July 8, and the security guard, Pinaki, will be in custody until July 4. The father of one of the accused expressed faith in the judiciary, adding, 'The matter is subjudice and investigation is underway. I have been saying from the beginning that I have faith in the judiciary. The court will decide the further course of action.' He added that he trusts the state government, police, and administration, and is confident that the truth will come out during the investigation. (ANI)
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
Centre pushes expansion of Atal Bhujal Yojana to tackle groundwater crisis
The Centre on Monday stressed the need to scale up the Atal Bhujal Yojana - popularly known as Atal Jal - across India, citing its success in improving community-based groundwater management and raising awareness about water conservation, especially in the face of mounting climate challenges. Chairing the eighth meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of Atal Jal here, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Department Secretary Debashree Mukherjee called this scheme a "unique and pioneering initiative" that has empowered local communities to take ownership of groundwater use. Mukherjee emphasized the urgency of mainstreaming Atal Jal nationally, pointing to the worsening impact of climate change on the water cycle. She advocated for mandatory water budgeting in all gram panchayats and urged the participating states to develop long-term operation and maintenance plans for infrastructure set up under the scheme. Mukherjee also encouraged the states to replicate successful pilot projects and use the knowledge and skills developed during implementation to enhance other water conservation initiatives. "Communities must become central actors in managing groundwater," she said. Highlighting the scheme's progress, Additional Secretary and National Project Coordinator Subodh Yadav noted that Atal Jal is now in its sixth year. He presented a pilot case from Ismailpur Gram Panchayat in Haryana's Yamunanagar district where high-frequency groundwater data was used to inform planning. A third-party impact assessment by the Quality Council of India found that the scheme has led to increased community participation, especially among women, improved local knowledge and a shift towards more water-efficient crops and farming practices, resulting in broader socio-economic benefits. Representatives from the World Bank, which supports this scheme, acknowledged the positive outcomes and identified areas needing further improvement. The participating states showcased local impacts during presentations, providing models for cross-learning and expansion. The committee urged the states to replicate the success of Atal Jal more broadly to build sustainable and inclusive groundwater management systems across the country.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Centre pushes for nationwide expansion of Atal Bhujal Yojana to tackle groundwater crisis
The Centre on Monday (June 30, 2025) stressed the need to scale up the Atal Bhujal Yojana - popularly known as Atal Jal - across India, citing its success in improving community-based groundwater management and raising awareness about water conservation, especially in the face of mounting climate challenges. Chairing the eighth meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of Atal Jal in New Delhi, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Department Secretary Debashree Mukherjee called this scheme a "unique and pioneering initiative" that has empowered local communities to take ownership of groundwater use. Ms. Mukherjee emphasised the urgency of mainstreaming Atal Jal nationally, pointing to the worsening impact of climate change on the water cycle. She advocated for mandatory water budgeting in all gram panchayats and urged the participating states to develop long-term operation and maintenance plans for infrastructure set up under the scheme. Ms. Mukherjee also encouraged the states to replicate successful pilot projects and use the knowledge and skills developed during implementation to enhance other water conservation initiatives. "Communities must become central actors in managing groundwater," she said. Highlighting the scheme's progress, Additional Secretary and National Project Coordinator Subodh Yadav noted that Atal Jal is now in its sixth year. He presented a pilot case from Ismailpur Gram Panchayat in Haryana's Yamunanagar district where high-frequency groundwater data was used to inform planning. A third-party impact assessment by the Quality Council of India found that the scheme has led to increased community participation, especially among women, improved local knowledge and a shift towards more water-efficient crops and farming practices, resulting in broader socio-economic benefits. Representatives from the World Bank, which supports this scheme, acknowledged the positive outcomes and identified areas needing further improvement. The participating states showcased local impacts during presentations, providing models for cross-learning and expansion. The committee urged the states to replicate the success of Atal Jal more broadly to build sustainable and inclusive groundwater management systems across the country.
