February 6, 2024 8:50 AM

Secretary, Department of Financial Services reviews banking and insurance-related issues faced by exporters and importers

Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Dr. Vivek Joshi reviewed in a meeting, banking and insurance-related issues faced by exporters and importers. The review meeting, held in New Delhi yesterday, was attended by senior officers from the Ministries of Finance, External Affairs, and Department of Commerce.<br />''Ministry of Finance said, specific operational issues including delays in the issuance of e-bank realisation certificates, and overdue letters of credit among others were di...

February 6, 2024 8:50 AM

Secretary, Department of Financial Services reviews banking and insurance-related issues faced by exporters and importers

Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Dr. Vivek Joshi reviewed in a meeting, banking and insurance-related issues faced by exporters and importers. The review meeting, held in New Delhi yesterday, was attended by senior officers from the Ministries of Finance, External Affairs, and Department of Commerce.<br />''Ministry of Finance said, specific operational issues including delays in the issuance of e-bank realisation certificates, and overdue letters of credit among others were di...

February 2, 2024 5:29 PM

Govt issues orders mandating entities stocking rice including Traders, Wholesalers to disclose their stock from Feb 9

In a bid to counter the upward trend in rice prices, the government has issued orders mandating entities stocking rice including Traders, Wholesalers, Retailers, Big Chain Retailers, Processors and Millers to disclose their stock from next Friday. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Sanjeev Chopra said that the Food and Public Distribution department will oversee the disclosure, categorizing stocks into broke rice, basmati,...

September 29, 2023 7:47 PM

Exclusive Interview with Vini Mahajan, Secretary in Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation on Swachata Hi Seva Campaign

Swchhta Hi Seva campaign aims at engaging citizens and creating awareness about cleanliness. The campaign also aims at creating a behaviour change. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, Secretary, of Drinking Water and Sanitation Vini Mahajan has said that in order to teach children about the importance of cleanliness, Department of School Education has encouraged all the schools to undertake Swachhta activities. Tune into 100.1 FM Gold and additional frequencies of Akashvani News at 9....

July 20, 2023 9:47 PM

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Secretary, DFS, holds review meeting with heads of Public Sector Banks to assess progress under PM SVANidhi scheme

Secretary, Department of Financial Services Dr. Vivek Joshi today chaired a review meeting on Financial Inclusion schemes including PM SVANidhi with Heads of Public Sector Banks in New Delhi. PM SVANidhi scheme envisages the empowerment of street vendors through hassle-free access to affordable credit and their digital onboarding for their economic development. Vendors can avail a working capital loan of up to ten thousand rupees under the scheme. Dr. Joshi exhorted the banks to expeditiously cl...

June 29, 2023 5:44 PM

Exclusive Interview with Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary of MORTHIndia on 9 years achievements of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

In today's Spotlight Program, the News Services Division of Akashvani brings an Exclusive Interview with Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Achievements of Road and Transport sector. This engaging conversation delves into the remarkable achievements and diverse initiatives undertaken by the ministry over the past nine years.<br />''<br />''During the interview, the Secretary shares his insights on the ministry's accomplishments, providing a c...

June 29, 2023 5:44 PM

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Exclusive Interview with Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary of MORTHIndia on 9 years achievements of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

In today's Spotlight Program, the News Services Division of Akashvani brings an Exclusive Interview with Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Achievements of Road and Transport sector. This engaging conversation delves into the remarkable achievements and diverse initiatives undertaken by the ministry over the past nine years.<br />''<br />''During the interview, the Secretary shares his insights on the ministry's accomplishments, providing a c...

March 30, 2023 1:58 PM

Digital Public Infrastructure that began with Aadhar, later with platforms like UPI, Diksha & Cowin now taken full shape: I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra

Secretary, Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting Apurva Chandra today said successful implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure platforms in the country was the biggest administrative change the country has witnessed in the past 75 years. Speaking to media persons at Kumarkom, where the 2nd Sherpa Meeting of the G20 Summit under India&apos;s Presidency is being held, the I&amp;B Secretary said this path shown by the country is probably what most of the developing world cou...

August 15, 2020 2:29 PM

DBT, Secretary, Renu Swarup inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis in Pune

<span style="color: #222222;">Department of Biotechnology Secretary, Renu Swarup inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis, CBA, today. This centre is supported by the National Biopharma Mission of the Department of Biotechnology, DBT, and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, BIRAC. It will provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value for bio-entrepreneurs and industry.</s...

August 15, 2020 2:29 PM

DBT, Secretary, Renu Swarup inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis in Pune

<span style="color: #222222;">Department of Biotechnology Secretary, Renu Swarup inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis, CBA, today. This centre is supported by the National Biopharma Mission of the Department of Biotechnology, DBT, and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, BIRAC. It will provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value for bio-entrepreneurs and industry.</s...