ONDC Launches DigiHaat Platform to Connect Rural Sellers with Online Markets
Government Initiative to Formalize Informal Economy
New Delhi – March 27 – The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has launched DigiHaat, a new platform designed to connect India’s artisans, farmers, and small...
‘One Station, One Product’ Scheme Expands to 2,000+ Railway Stations
New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The Centre’s ‘One Station, One Product’ (OSOP) initiative has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, with around 2,326 outlets, benefiting more than 1.32 lakh people across India, according to...
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Financial Access Empowering Women Across India, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman on International Women’s Day
Women Gaining Independence Through Financial Inclusion
New Delhi, March 8: As India marks International Women’s Day on Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that expanding...
India’s drone ecosystem is witnessing accelerated growth, with more than 38,500 drones registered across the country and 39,890 DGCA-certified remote pilots as of February 2026, according to official figures released on Tuesday.The surge reflects the steady formalization and scaling up of...
New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that women will play the most important role in shaping a developed India, underlining that the government’s policy decisions are designed to empower them across sectors.He said it has been a matter of pride over the past...
Mumbai, February 14 – Sustained fiscal commitment has driven rural transformation, with rural development budget allocations rising by over 211 per cent in a decade, reaching Rs 2.73 lakh crore in 2026-27, according to an official statement.Poverty has declined significantly, with extreme...