Kisan Credit Card Fueling Growth in Agriculture

New Delhi:  The agriculture and allied activities sector have historically formed the backbone of the Indian economy, making substantial contributions to national income, employment generation, and rural livelihoods. With nearly 46.1 per cent of the population dependent on agriculture and allied activities for their sustenance, ensuring financial security and improved access to institutional credit for […]

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Digital Blueprint for Ease of Doing Business

New Delhi: India has fundamentally reimagined its economic landscape by positioning digital transformation as a vital engine for business growth. As part of its sustained commitment to improving Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), the Government has undertaken extensive reforms and initiatives to simplify regulations, enhance transparency, and strengthen institutional efficiency across sectors. From seamless business […]

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Digital Public Infrastructure of India

New Delhi: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is reshaping how nations govern, transact and deliver services. In this transformation, India has moved from being a large user of digital systems to a builder of population scale digital architecture. What distinguishes India’s approach is scale, openness and integration. Identity, payments and data exchange have been connected through […]

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Trade Partnerships Powering Global Integration and Growth

New Delhi: India’s role and share in global trade are poised for a major leap in line with the country’s ambition and journey towards Viksit Bharat. Over the past decades, India has significantly deepened its integration with global markets, supported by strong export performance, resilient services trade, and an expanding network of trade partnerships, reflecting […]

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Development and Promotion of Medical Tourism in India

New Delhi: Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including medical tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry of Tourism promotes India in a holistic manner, through various initiatives. As part of on-going activities, promotion of Medical & Wellness tourism is also taken up. In order to provide […]

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Sustainable Farming with Balanced Use of Fertilizers

New Delhi: The Green Revolution marked a decisive turning point in India’s agricultural history. The introduction of fertilizer-responsive high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of rice and wheat during the mid-1960s, supported by expanded irrigation and the use of chemical fertilizers, transformed the country from a “hand-to-mouth” situation into a self-sufficient and, eventually, a food-exporting nation. This rapid […]

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Fisheries Round Table Conference to Strengthen Bilateral Trade and International Market Linkage

New Delhi: The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organizing a “Round Table conference with Ambassador and High commissioners on Seafood export promotions” for strengthening Bilateral trade and International Market Linkage on 21st January 2026, at New Delhi. The event will be chaired by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh […]

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PFC to raise upto ₹5,000 crore through Public Issue of Secured NCDs

Kolkata: Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a Schedule–A Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a public financial institution focused on the power sector, has filed the Tranche I Prospectus dated January 9, 2026 for a public issue of secured, rated, listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of face value ₹1,000 each (except zero coupon NCDs of […]

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India is the second- largest Fish Producer in the World

New Delhi: The fisheries and aquaculture sector plays a critical role in India’s economy, providing livelihoods to approximately 3 crore fishers and fish farmers while generating significant employment opportunities across the value chain. India is the world’s second- largest fish producer, contributing 8% to global output, ranks second in aquaculture production, leads in shrimp production […]

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