ECONOMY
VB-G-RAM-G Off To Strong Start As Centre Releases ₹25,863 Cr To States
The Centre on Sunday released the first installment of ₹25,863 crore to states and Union Territories for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G), as Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the nationwide rollout of the flagship rural employment scheme. The funds, released as the Mother Sanction, […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 5, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
Karnataka Bank Partners Tobacco Board To Support Tobacco Growers
Karnataka Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with the Tobacco Board, Government of India, to provide customised banking and credit solutions to registered tobacco growers across Karnataka, strengthening financial access for the farming community. The collaboration aims to address the specific financial requirements of tobacco farmers by offering a dedicated suite of banking products […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 2, 2026
ECONOMY
Jyotiraditya Scindia Unveils ₹175-Cr ‘Coffees Of Nagaland’ Mission
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the ₹175-crore ‘Coffees of Nagaland’ mission, a cluster-based coffee value chain development initiative aimed at transforming Nagaland into a premium, traceable single-origin coffee economy with strong domestic and international market presence. Designed through a whole-of-government approach, the mission has been planned by incorporating […]
CW Bureau
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May 18, 2026