KOCHI: A reform agenda on industry and enterprise, focused on decentralisation, is critical for moving the stalled economy of Kerala, says the Kochi based Enterprise Development think-tank, Institute of Small Enterprises and Development (ISED). This observation is carried by this year’s Pre-budget Memorandum submitted to the State Finance Minister by the Institute. The Institute’s Memorandum […]
KOCHI: Dr A Jayathilak relinquished his post as Spices Board Chairman after an eventful and standout five-year tenure, which witnessed spices export ballooning by around Rs.10,000 crores and a string of value-added innovative products ranging from spice chocolates to shampoos finding acceptance in households across the country. During his tenure, the export of spices surged […]
KOCHI: Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. CDB is implementing various schemes for integral development of coconut cultivation and coconut industry. Under the scheme “Technology Mission on Coconut (TMOC), CDB is extending financial support for establishment of coconut based industries. Financial support is […]
KOCHI: Dr. G R Singh assumed the charge of Chief Coconut Development Officer in Coconut Development Board. He has been holding the post of Director at the Market Development cum Information Centre of the Board at New Delhi. Dr. G R Singh is a postgraduate in Agriculture and subsequently took Ph.D in Globalization of Coconut […]
KOCHI: For cardamom farmers in Kerala reeling under fall in prices, high cost of labour and increased prices of fertilizers and pesticides, Spices Board has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs.7.21 crore to more than 23,000 farmers from the Cardamom Development Fund Trust. The crop loss, due to deficient rainfall and high temperature, […]
MUMBAI: Sellfie, a contextual commerce startup, part of Citrus Payments -India’s fastest growing fintech company has announced the launch of a disruptive platform that enables individuals and small businesses to sell and collect payments on social networks and instant messengers using buy buttons, payment links and chat bots. Contextual commerce is the next wave of […]
New Delhi: Shops, malls and cinemas in the country will soon operate 24 hours, throughout the year.
The Union Cabinet has cleared the ‘Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Bill 2016’, making way for changes in the operations of commercial establishments.
New Delhi: The Union Government has approved 15 per cent hike in the basic pay of central government employees, including the armed forces, with effect from January 2016.
This decision will allow 47 lakh central government employees and 52 lakh pensioners in the country to draw more money and benefits from the nation’s exchequer.