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Food processing PLI: 171 firms approved, over 2.89 lakh jobs generated
New Delhi, March 29: A total of 171 food processing companies have been approved for assistance under the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and incentives worth Rs 1,155.296 crore has been disbursed, out of which Rs 13.266 crore has been disbursed to MSMEs in 20 eligible cases (as of February 28), the government has informed.
Cabinet approves Rs 6,282 crore Kosi Mechi Link Project in Bihar under PMKSY
New Delhi, March 28: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, approved the inclusion of Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project of Bihar under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP).
Over 42,800 food processing units registered under Centre's incentive schemes: Minister
New Delhi, March 27: As many as 42,801 food processing industries have been registered in the country to promote and ensure overall development of the sector under various schemes of the government, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
PMKVY scheme skilled over 16mn candidates till 2024: Centre
New Delhi, March 26: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), launched in 2015, has skilled 1,60,33,081 candidates till 2024, the government said on Wednesday.
PMK to decide 2026 Assembly poll strategy during Chithirai pournami fest in May
Chennai, March 24: The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), the political arm of the influential Vanniyar community, is set to take a major political decision regarding its alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
100 new Food Testing Labs to be established with support from Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Ravneet Singh Bittu
Bathinda, March 22: In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will financially support the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26.
Centre to establish 100 new food testing labs in FY26
New Delhi, March 22: In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, the government on Saturday announced to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across the country in the financial year 2025-26.
PMK urges Centre to increase fund allocation for states by 50 per cent
Chennai, March 1: Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder and president S. Ramadoss on Saturday urged the Central government to increase the fund allocation to state governments by 50 per cent.
PMK to attend TN govt's all party meeting on delimitation on March 5
Chennai, Feb 27: The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), the political arm of the influential Vanniyar community, on Thursday assured the Tamil Nadu government of its full support in preventing the reduction of Lok Sabha seats in the state.
TN govt should operate all thermal power stations for self-sufficiency: PMK
Chennai, Feb 11: Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) president Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate steps to operate all thermal power plants in the state to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana proves boon for Kashmiri girls, boosting employability
Srinagar, February 11: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has become a major boon to Kashmiri girls who want to equip themselves with skills to become more employable.
PMKSY cold chain scheme cuts wastages in vegetables, dairy, fisheries
New Delhi, Feb 10: The Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has resulted in a significant reduction in wastages in vegetables, dairy and fisheries sectors, apart from some benefits in other sectors as well, according to a NABARD study.
Cabinet approves continuation and restructuring of Skill India Programme
New Delhi, February 7: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the continuation and restructuring of the Central Sector Scheme 'Skill India Programme (SIP)' till 2026 with an overlay outlay of Rs 8,800 crore from 2022-23 to 2025-26.