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Odisha secures top position under Centre's Lakhpati Didi scheme
Bhubaneswar, April 16: Odisha has secured the top position in India under the Lakhpati Didi initiative, the flagship programme of the Central government that empowers rural women to earn Rs 1 lakh or more annually through sustainable livelihoods, informed the state government in a press note on Wednesday.
Rajkot entrepreneur gives his salon a makeover with PM Mudra Yojana
Rajkot, April 16: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote startups and self-employment, continues to receive a positive response across the country. One such inspiring success story comes from Rajkot, where a local entrepreneur has transformed his small salon into a thriving business with the help of the scheme.
Shahdol beneficiaries thrive with easy loans through PM Modi's Mudra scheme
Shahdo , April 16 : The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is changing lives across Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh by providing easy, collateral-free loans to people from economically weaker and middle-income groups. This initiative is helping individuals not only start their own businesses but also turn their dreams into reality.
Gurugram: Industrial areas to be regularised soon
Gurugram, April 15: In a big relief to 1,000 industrial units that are operating in the Kadipur, Basai, and Daulatabad industrial zones, preparations have been started to regularise these three industrial areas in Gurugram, an official said.
Maha govt signs MoUs to set up state-of-the-art labs in 20 ITIs and provide training
Mumbai, April 15: The Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Tuesday signed MoUs for the establishment of state- of-the-art laboratories in 20 industrial training institutes (ITIs), organise fairs to train micro and small entrepreneurs and generate employment, increase technical education and employment opportunities of disabled students studying in ITIs in the state.
PMMY seeding ecosystem of empowered, economically active women in India
New Delhi, April 14: Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) is seeding an ecosystem of empowered and economically active women in India, according to an expert.
Andhra Govt invites proposals for empanelment of drone-as-a-service providers
Guntur, April 13: The Andhra Pradesh government has invited proposals from Aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders in the drone industry for the empanelment of drone-as-a-service providers.
In MP's Mandsaur, PM Mudra Yojana beneficiaries share stories of transformation
Mandsaur, April 13: As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) celebrates ten glorious years of empowering small and micro-entrepreneurs across the country, beneficiaries across the nation are sharing their stories of transformation and how the ambitious scheme brought a sea-change in their lives.
Indian envoy lauds space policy, says changes will place India on higher growth trajectory
New Delhi, April 13: Indian envoy Anupam Ray lauded the Government of India's space policy and said that the recent changes will leverage the expertise of the private sector, the ingenuity of Indian engineers and scientists, thereby placing India on a much higher growth trajectory in the domain of space. He made the remarks on the sidelines of the Carnegie Global Tech Summit.
Women become self-empowered, find new identity through Mudra Yojana in Jharkhand's Latehar
Latehar (Jharkhand), April 12: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which recently marked its 10th anniversary, continues to empower millions across India. In Jharkhand's Latehar district, once known for its Naxal influence, the scheme is not only transforming lives but reshaping the identity and role of women in society.
PM Modi's 'Mudra Yojana' fuels business dreams in MP's Neemuch
Neemuch, April 12: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a welfare scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become a catalyst for small business growth in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. Beneficiaries here are flourishing after receiving loans of up to Rs 20 lakh with minimal documentation and no collateral.
PM Modi's vision behind success of Mudra scheme for MSMEs: BJP's Syed Zafar Islam
New Delhi, April 12: On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Mudra scheme, BJP national spokesperson and former Rajya Sabha MP Syed Zafar Islam on Saturday hailed the economic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that has transformed "job seekers" into "job givers".
BRICS CCI WE launches whitepaper on 'Accelerate Action for Gender Equal World'
New Delhi, April 9: In a decisive step toward advancing gender equality, the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women's Empowerment Vertical (BRICS CCI WE) unveiled a whitepaper titled 'Accelerate Action for a Gender Equal World' in New Delhi on Wednesday.
1,000 Mudra loans get sanctioned by the time you receive your delivery app order: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that by the time a person finishes watching one episode on an OTT platform, the foundation for 5,000 new Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) businesses has already been laid, emphasising on the speed at which these loans are being approved.
Ranchi and Hubballi entrepreneurs rise to success with Mudra Yojana support
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)' has brought a significant change in the lives of small business owners, youth, and entrepreneurs across the country. Success stories emerging from various parts of India, including Ranchi (Jharkhand), and Hubballi (Karnataka), clearly highlight that this initiative is not only a strong step towards achieving an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India), but it has also provided thousands of people with employment opportunities and a dignified life.
10 yrs of Mudra Yojana: Beneficiaries who met PM Modi, share stories of 'dreams turning into reality'
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with several beneficiaries on the occasion of 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at his official residence.
PMMY beneficiaries in Jharkhand getting loans at very low interest rates, thank govt
Ranchi, April 8: As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) celebrates its 10th anniversary, the countless beneficiaries from underprivileged backgrounds, across the country, are coming forward to share how it has transformed their lives and businesses.
PMMY giving wings to beneficiaries' dreams, making them financially self-reliant in MP
Bhopal, April 8: As the nation celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the transformative stories of countless beneficiaries from underprivileged backgrounds across the country are gaining widespread attention.
PM Mudra Yojana empowers dreams, fuels self-employment: Expert
New Delhi, April 8: On the completion of 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), an expert on Tuesday said that the scheme has played a significant role in improving the financial condition of people across the country and has given a strong push to self-employment.
10 years of Mudra Yojana: Success stories of Saharsa entrepreneurs draw attention
Saharsa: , April 8 (IANS) As the nation marks 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the stories of transformation of the country’s unprivileged classes, whom it was intended for, are making everyone take notice.
Gujarat govt disburses Rs70,000 crore in loans in five years under PM Mudra Yojana
Gandhinagar, April 8: Between 2020-21 and 2024-25 financial years (up to November 2024), a total of Rs70,051 crore in loans has been disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana in Gujarat, said the State government in a press release.
10 years of Mudra Yojana: Beneficiaries in Odisha share story of financial empowerment
Khordha: , April 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched ten years ago, has gone a long way in funding micro and small enterprises and making them an ‘unbreakable’ part of India's growth story.
Mudra Yojana benefits women, youth; fosters entrepreneurship, says PM Modi
Delhi, April 08: As the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana completed 10 years of implementation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the occasion by interacting with scheme beneficiaries today at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
MUDRA has democratised India's financial system: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted on Tuesday that the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), launched 10 years ago on April 8, has turned out to be a massive success in empowering the poor at the grassroots with over 52 crore loans given worth Rs 33 lakh crore.
PMMY: FM Sitharaman hails women empowerment, financial inclusion of marginalised sections
New Delhi, April 8: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said it is heartening to note that nearly 68 per cent of the total Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) loan accounts have been sanctioned to women, becoming a tool for empowerment and enabling them to contribute to national economic growth and also inspiring the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
Biggest financial inclusion scheme in world: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari praises Mudra Yojana
New Delhi, April 8: Calling the Mudra Yojana "the biggest financial inclusion" scheme, Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday said that the scheme has generated over 5 crore employment opportunities.
Mudra Yojana is eye-opener for any government, says PM Modi interacting with beneficiaries
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the 'Mudra Yojana Beneficiaries' at his residence and said that the scheme is an "eye-opener" for any government.
I welcome you all...: PM Modi interacts with MUDRA Yojana beneficiaries
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with Mudra Yojana beneficiaries and discussed the impact of the scheme on their lives.
Turned several dreams into reality...: PM Modi on 10 years of Mudra Yojana
New Delhi, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the people whose has been transformed through Mudra Yojana and said that the scheme has turned several dreams into reality by empowering people.
You guided us like senior: Mudra scheme beneficiaries as PM Modi tells them 'small steps change lives'
New Delhi, April 8: In a special interaction to mark the 10th anniversary of the Mudra Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday engaged with several beneficiaries from across India.
'Dreams into reality', says PM Modi on 10 years of Mudra scheme
New Delhi, April 8: As India marks ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the beneficiaries, saying that the scheme has given opportunities to countless people to showcase their entrepreneurial skills and turn their dreams into reality.
Ten years of Mudra fuels grassroots entrepreneurship
New Delhi, April 8: India on Tuesday marks ten years of the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY), the flagship programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at funding the unfunded micro enterprises and small businesses.
Bihar IT Minister hands over office space to 10 startup companies
Patna, April 7: Bihar Information and Technology Minister Krishna Kumar Mantu inaugurated office spaces for 10 new IT startups and handed them over to young entrepreneurs free of cost at Biscomaun Tower, providing a fresh boost to the startup ecosystem in Bihar.
Sanctioned 50 crore loans worth Rs 33 lakh crore: Department of Financial Services Secretary as PM Mudra Yojana completes 10 yrs
New Delhi, April 8: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, the Flagship Programme of the Prime Minister aimed at funding the unfunded micro enterprises and small businesses, has sanctioned 50 crore loan accounts worth Rs 33 lakh crore in the last ten years, an official said.
Bihar: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana empowers small business owners in Bhagalpur
Bhagalpur, April 7: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), launched by the Central government in 2015, has significantly transformed the entrepreneurial landscape across India. Aimed at providing financial assistance to small and micro-enterprises, the scheme has empowered countless individuals to start and expand their businesses.
PMMY helping aspiring entrepreneurs in Varanasi in getting loans to start their businesses
Varanasi, April 7: The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary on April 8, having transformed the lives of countless individuals across the country, including many in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, Varanasi. The scheme has been a beacon of hope for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially the youth, by providing easy access to credit for small businesses.
PM Mudra Yojana crosses key milestone of 52 crore loans worth Rs 32.61 lakh crore to poor in 10 years
New Delhi, April 7: Over 52 crore loans worth Rs 32.61 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the PM Mudra Yojana as the scheme completes 10 years of its launch on April 8, 2015, according to official figures.
Assam: Rongali Festival 2025 concludes with vibrant celebration of culture, craft, and local produce
Guwahati, April 6: The 9th edition of the Rongali Good Vibes Festival 2025 concluded on Sunday in Guwahati after three vibrant days celebrating Assam's culture, creativity, and local enterprise.
GeM facilitates over Rs 38,500 crore in transactions for 30,000+ startups
New Delhi, April 6: The government e-marketplace (GeM) has enabled over Rs 38,500 crore in transactions for 30,000+ startups, reinforcing its position as a true catalyst in India's innovation ecosystem, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said in a statement on Sunday.
PMFME scheme transforms lives in Varanasi, empowers rural entrepreneurs
New Delhi, April 6: Under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation Of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFMPE), a Centrally sponsored scheme, many lives in Varanasi have been transformed, particularly among farmers and rural communities.