Kutch (Gujarat), March 7 (IANS) Dharmilaben Ahir, a resident of Kotai village in Gujarat’s Kutch district, has given a new direction to the traditional Bharat Kaam (embroidery work) art, showcasing women empowerment ahead of International Women’s Day. By transforming the art into a form of painting, she has not only become self-reliant but has also … Read more
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The vision of investing in people stands on three pillars — education, skill, and healthcare, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, urging all stakeholders to step forward and invest more in these areas as the next phase of development requires it. Addressing the post-budget webinar on employment via video … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the state government will soon sign an MoU with ‘Youth for Jobs’ organisation for employment of divyang (disabled) youth in Maharashtra. Initially, the organisation will assist the government in Vidarbha and North Maharashtra in creating employment and self-employment opportunities. The state government and … Read more
The conference titled ‘India @2030: Energy, Economy, Employment’ explores key issues affecting India’s future development LTIMindtree CEO Debashis Chatterjee to be the Chief Guest; ONGC Director of Production Pankaj Kumar to deliver Keynote Address Speakers include Prominent Industry Leaders, Professors, Economists and Leading Practitioners … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India’s urban areas among persons of age 15 years and above has risen to 50.4 per cent in the October–December quarter in 2024 — from 49.9 per cent in the same quarter of the previous year, reflecting an increase in employment in the country, … Read more
Agartala, Feb 8 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that drone technology can boost employment and productivity in multiple sectors, including agriculture, security, electric supply, wildlife conservation, disaster management, and healthcare in remote areas. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of ‘Skill-Uday Tongnai’, a skill development programme to empower students, at Narsingarh in West Tripura, … Read more
Patna Feb 4 (IANS) In a crucial Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar approved a total of 136 proposals, covering employment, infrastructure, and medical facilities in the state. Many of these were announced during the Pragati Yatra and include large-scale projects aimed at Bihar’s development. Nitish Kumar had promised Government Medical College … Read more
Kochi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has come to the help of a 24-year-old man who was the fourth accused in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances case when he was allowed to travel abroad for employment as the trial in the case will take a long time. The case against the young … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The unincorporated non-agricultural sector employed more than 12 crore workers between October 2023 and September 2024, marking an increase of more than one crore workers from 2022-23, reflecting a robust 10.01 per cent growth in the labour market, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday. The … Read more
