BS Manthan: Finding common ground in ideologically divided farm sector | BS Events

With almost 55 per cent of the country’s population engaged in agriculture and allied activities, according to the 2011 census, the road map for a developed India by 2047 has to pass through the farms. However, discussions and debates surrounding the farm sector and its myriad problems remain mired in ideological boundaries, making finding… Continue reading BS Manthan: Finding common ground in ideologically divided farm sector | BS Events

ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector

ISRO on Saturday said it has transferred the IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd in a step towards enhancing private industry participation in the country’s space sector. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, facilitated the technology transfer through an agreement signed during an event held at… Continue reading ISRO transfers satellite bus tech to Alpha Design to boost private sector

Jharkhand assembly passes bill to boost state’s healthcare sector

The Jharkhand Health Science University Bill, 2023 was passed by the Assembly on Friday. Speaking to ANI, State Health Minister Banna Gupta said the Bill will prove to be a milestone for the state’s healthcare sector. “This Bill was needed because we want all-round development of the state. I believe that this… Continue reading Jharkhand assembly passes bill to boost state’s healthcare sector

UP to partner private sector investor to develop 1,000 ecotourism villages

Representative Image (Illustration: Binay Sinha) The Uttar Pradesh government will partner private sector investors to develop 1,000 ecotourism villages across the state. This will also help create local job opportunities.  According to UP tourism minister Jaiveer Singh, the state will provide a subsidy of 25 per cent for construction of guest houses. … Continue reading UP to partner private sector investor to develop 1,000 ecotourism villages

Irdai allows insurers to treat HDFC investment as one under infra sector

HDFC Bank: Despite merger, stock may remain sideways, caution analysts HDFC-HDFC Bank merger: The story behind success of housing finance behemoth HDFC Bank: Analysts see muted profit growth in Q4 amid higher provisions HDFC Bank stock’s re-rating still some time away, say analysts In HDFC Bank integration process, 70% of HDFC top executives to retire… Continue reading Irdai allows insurers to treat HDFC investment as one under infra sector

Demand for women apprentices surges 3-fold in manufacturing sector: Report

With the manufacturing sector, traditionally dominated by men, actively working to enhance its diversity and inclusion (D&I), the demand for women apprentices witnessed a threefold increase in the first quarter of this financial year, a report said on Thursday. According to the latest data from TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, the demand for women apprentices… Continue reading Demand for women apprentices surges 3-fold in manufacturing sector: Report

Lucknow emerging as industrial & logistic hub; sector to generate 70K direct jobs in next 5 yrs: CBRE

Lucknow region is emerging as a key industrial and logistics hub in North India after Delhi-NCR as the warehousing sector is estimated to generate 70,000 direct employment opportunities over the next five years, according to property consultant CBRE. In a statement on Thursday, CBRE South Asia said that Lucknow region has witnessed about… Continue reading Lucknow emerging as industrial & logistic hub; sector to generate 70K direct jobs in next 5 yrs: CBRE

India’s construction sector likely to see 100 mn jobs by 2030: Knight Frank

The total number of jobs in India’s construction sector is expected to reach 100 million by 2030 from 70.6 million currently, according to a report released on Thursday. According to the “Skilled Employment in Construction Sector” report released by property consultancy Knight Frank and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) India, the… Continue reading India’s construction sector likely to see 100 mn jobs by 2030: Knight Frank

UP has become identity of flourishing aviation sector in India: CM Yogi

Emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aim to expand the civil aviation sector, increase the number of domestic and international airports and ensure the expansion of civil/ public facilities in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh had emerged as a new identity of the flourishing aviation sector in the country and… Continue reading UP has become identity of flourishing aviation sector in India: CM Yogi

Public sector coal companies to invest Rs 2.5 trn in new biz by 2030: Joshi

They will also increase their respective capacities as well, Joshi said speaking to the players of construction and equipment industry. Public sector coal companies have made an investment plan of Rs 2.5 lakh crore by 2030 towards “new business”, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. The investment will be utilised to increase… Continue reading Public sector coal companies to invest Rs 2.5 trn in new biz by 2030: Joshi