ECONOMY
eSaras Empowers Over 8.99 Cr SHG Members Through Digital Commerce
As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, the government’s eSaras platform has emerged as a key driver of rural digital commerce, enabling women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and producer collectives to access customers across India through a unified digital marketplace. Developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 12, 2026
GENERAL
Heritage Foods’ Ex Dir. Nara Brahmani Figures In Fortune India Power List
Heritage Foods Executive Director Nara Brahmani has been featured in the Fortune India 100 Most Powerful Women 2026 list in recognition of her leadership and contribution to the dairy sector. The recognition honours her efforts in driving innovation, strengthening rural livelihoods and building a future-ready dairy and nutrition business. The award was presented at a […]
CW Team
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Jul 11, 2026
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
ECONOMY
ADB Grants $42.2-Mn Loan To Boost Bamboo Industry In Northeast India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $42.2 million Small Expenditure Financing Facility (SEFF) to strengthen the bamboo industry across India’s northeastern states, with the aim of boosting agricultural productivity, improving rural livelihoods, and reducing dependence on bamboo imports. The financing will support community-based projects across Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, promoting […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 26, 2026
