New Delhi : India”s Olympic medal-winners were accorded a grand welcome by the government in a dazzling felicitation ceremony here on Monday with sports minister Anurag Thakur saying that their journey is an “incredible story of resilience and sporting excellence”. Gold medal winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the cynosure of all eyes in the … Read more
Prime MInister spoke of the many initiatives taken by his govt for the growth of the sector. He said the expo would directly connect weavers and traders to the world. Referring to the handloom and handicraft sector as an intrinsic part of the rich heritage of our country, Prime MInister said that Varanasi has always played … Read more
Addressing the participants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that business opportunities in carpet industry increased to a great extent in last four years. He also gave 5-F vision for textiles sectors. Prime Minister also said that ‘Made in India’ carpet now a big brand. The 4-day Expo being held in Varanasi.
The carpet area of a house has been enhanced to 160 sq m from 120 sq m for Middle Income Group-I (MIG-I), while it has been increased to 200 sq m from 150 sq m in case of MIG-II. The new rules will be effective from January 1, 2017, the date on which the scheme … Read more