Delivering Affordable Cancer Care to Rural Communities: How VCF-SC Enabled Harshamitra Oncology Pvt. Ltd. to Expand Quality Healthcare Services

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Access to affordable and quality cancer treatment remains a significant challenge for patients living in rural and semi-urban areas. Establishing specialised oncology facilities requires substantial investment in advanced medical equipment and infrastructure, making quality cancer care inaccessible for many underprivileged communities. Demonstrating how institutional financial support can strengthen healthcare entrepreneurship, Hars...


Strengthening Textile Manufacturing Through Export Excellence: How VCF-SC Enabled J'Yani Fabrics Pvt. Ltd. to Expand Business and Generate Employment

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The textile manufacturing sector plays a pivotal role in India's economy by generating employment, promoting exports and strengthening domestic manufacturing. However, expanding production capacity and meeting international quality standards require timely financial support. Demonstrating how institutional assistance can transform entrepreneurial aspirations into sustainable enterprises, J'Yani Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., established in Sang...


GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit showcases India's GI-tagged Handloom and Handicraft Products, strengthening collaboration across the GI ecosystem

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit, organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in association with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), concluded successfully today at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The Summit showcased India's rich GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products and brought together policymakers, overseas buyers, exporters, industry lea...


FOREST RIGHTS ACT

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey informed the Rajya Sabha today that As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (in short, FRA) and Rules made thereunder, State Governments and UT Administrations are responsible for implementation of various provisions of the Act while the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) compiles Monthly Progress Repo...


PARTICIPATION OF TRIBAL WOMEN IN VDVKs

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey informed the Rajya Sabha today that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through TRIFED, is implementing two schemes, namely Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), to strengthen entrepreneurship initiatives and facilitate livelihood opportunities for tribal men and women through more efficient, equ...


Socio-Economic Development and Welfare of Scheduled Tribes

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl.No. State/UT 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25* 1 Andhra Pradesh 6,199.12 14,591.28 12,600.57 10,795.05 20,252.60 2 Arunachal Pradesh (NE) 200.24 119.54 1,010.87 693.91 1,998.01 3 Assam (NE) 750 1800 1,433.65 2,732.67 10,638.59 4 Bihar 10 0 0 8.95 34.12 5 Chhattisgarh 6,968.12 13,259.66 19,435.93 15,888.89 75,241.68 6 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 95.70 252.55 568.22 163.45 173.77 7 ...


Livelihood opportunities for Irula tribal community

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. District Tribe No. of VDVKs Sanctioned No. of Beneficiaries Sanctioned Fund (Rs. in Lakh) Released Fund (Rs. in Lakh) Product chosen for Value Addition Sales (Rs. in Lakh) 1 Tirupathur Irula 2 134 6.70 3.35 Honey & Tamarind 0.29 2 Chengalpattu Irula 2 107 5.35 2.67 Herbs 1.46 3 The Nilgiris Irula 3 360 18.00 9.00 Honey & Spices 61.79 4 Namakkal Irula 4 240 12.00 6.00 Palm leaves 0....


INCOME OF TRIBAL PRODUCERS IN TRIPURA

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: LIST OF NOTIFIED MINOR FOREST PRODUCE (MFP) UNDER PMJVM SCHEME S. No. Name of MFPs MSP Notified by GoI (in Rs. Per Kg.) Category F:Forest A:Agriculture P:Processed M:Medicinal H:Horticulture Applicability 1 Tamarind (with seeds) (Tamarindus indica) 36 F All India 2 Wild Honey 225 F All India 3 Gum Karaya (Sterculia urenus) 114 F All India 4 Karanj seed (Pongamia pinnata) 22 F All India 5 Sal...


Scholarship dues under ST scholarship schemes

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Pending dues to Students Sl. Academic No. of Students Reason for Failed/ Delayed 1 2021-22 Fresh - Nil; Nil 2 2022-23 Fresh - 3; Aadhaar seeding and bank account linking-related issues of beneficiaries. 3 2023-24 Fresh - 5; Aadhaar seeding and bank account linking-related issues of beneficiaries. 4 2024-25 Fresh - 17; Aadhaar seeding and bank account linking-related issues of beneficiaries. 5 2025-26 Fresh & R...


PM JANMAN AND DAJGUA IN WEST BENGAL

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: No. of District No. of Blocks No. of Villages No. of PVTG habitations PVTG HHs PVTG Population 4 24 428 495 19991 68720 MoRD (PMAY-G) MoRD (PMGSY) MoJS (JJM) MoHFW (NRHM) MoWCD (POSHAN 2.0) MoE (SSA) Houses Sanctioned (HHs) Completed (HHs) Roads sanction (in KM) Completed (in KM) Sanctioned Villages Saturated Villages MMUs sanctioned & Operational AWCs sanctioned AWCs Operational Sanctioned (No.) Work Com...