13 Nov 2020 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s targeted measures announced via a comprehensive stimulus package on Thursday will be a booster for the Indian economy that has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The 12 areas covered as part of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0’ across key sectors are well targeted and…
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Servicing FPOs through CII’s Unique Platform
10 Nov 2020 Farmer Producer Organizations are groups or aggregations of farmers that provide a higher bargaining power to farmers and helps them realise benefits from economies of scale. Launched initially by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare (DAC&FW) as a pilot project for promoting collaborations with farmers…
Generating Green Shoots of Opportunities from E-waste
06 Nov 2020 With continuous growth of consumer electronics and appliances, e-waste is having a far-reaching impact as it is a health hazard, containing toxic additives and substances which can damage the human brain. When disposed of irresponsibly, toxic chemicals released into the air can damage the atmosphere, water and…
Labour Codes — a step in the right direction
29 Oct 2020 The Covid outbreak has severely impacted the global economy. Judging by the current economic climate, the slowdown is likely to continue for some time, keeping investments stagnant. At this point, it is important to incentivise the industrial ecosystem in order to boost business sentiments and restart economic…
Digital Agriculture: The Future of Indian Agriculture
22 Oct 2020 If agriculture is to continue to feed the world, it needs to become more like manufacturing- Geoffrey Carr, The Economist The world population is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050. This would lead to a significant increase in food demand, even as arable land and freshwater…
Post-pandemic Revival of the Aquaculture Sector
20 Oct 2020 India is the second largest fish producer in the world with a total production of 13.7 million metric tonnes in 2018-19. Shrimp comprises the majority share (75%) of India’s aquaculture share. The fisheries sector in India has been growing impressively with an average annual growth rate of 10.88%…
Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2019: Ease of Doing Business Reforms
14 Oct 2020 In recent years, the Government has taken strong action to improve the climate for business operations with a view to bring in competitiveness in the system. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) initiated the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) exercise of ranking all Indian…
Safety Measures Key for Getting Back to Normal
12 Oct 2020 In the Covid situation and the economic lockdown in India and the world over, it is imperative that we focus upon restoring both lives as well as livelihoods. As economic activities begin to pick up pace under Unlock 5.0, leading to full functioning of most sectors, we…
Empowering SMEs and Building Competitiveness
07 Oct 2020 The Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector is one of the integral pillars of the Indian economy, with around 63.4 million units spread across the geographical expanse of the country. This sector is one of the largest job providers, providing employment to 111 million people. The…
Remembering Gandhi, the Great Visionary on his Birth Anniversary
02 Oct 2020 As the nation celebrates and offers its tributes to the great visionary, Mahatma Gandhi, the beloved Father of the Nation, also fondly remembered as Bapu, on his birth anniversary on 2nd October 2020, the occasion is also an opportunity for the people of India to reflect upon his thoughts and principles. As the world battles through uncertain…