Initiatives

News: Through the Single Desk system, the state was able to garner a combined investment of Rs 9,500 crore. According to the industries department, about 72 large and mega projects and 44 medium projects have received the necessary approvals through the Single Desk system so far. Source: BS

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Small and the medium enterprises have played a significant role in creating employment opportunities in India. Currently, the MSME sector employs nearly 40% of India’s work force, contributes 45% in nation’s manufacturing output, and accounts for 40% of the exports. But the poor adoption ...

AP’s Industrial Policy 2015-20 Overview The newly created Andhra Pradesh has become one of the best destinations in attracting FDIs, and the new government which is in a dire need of investments, presented an inclusive and business friendly industrial policy (IP) 2015-20. Since the Indian economic liberalization in 1990s, the ...

News: The state government today gave a nod to an ordinance for amending the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act, under which sand mafia will not get bail for one year after arrest. In view of acute water scarcity, the government is considering ban on sugarcane crushing and prohibiting water ...

News: In a big boost to Swachch Bharat campaign in northern Madhya Pradesh, 175 brothers gifted toilets to their sisters on occasion of Rakshabandhan festival in Gwalior district. Average cost of each toilet, constructed by them, was around Rs 80,000. None of them expected any government help while they constructed ...

Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation (ABC) Limited, a Government of Andhra Pradesh undertaking, has introduced the following Schemes for the Brahmin students in Andhra Pradesh. Under these schemes, financial assistance shall be paid to the selected applicants as one time grant through the prescribed process. S.No Scheme Name Who can ...

News: New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NEDCAP) has won awards in three categories: single-window clearance system (for solar and wind energy projects), off-grid waste energy bio-mass and bio-methanation, bio-gas and manure management. About 72 large and mega projects and 44 medium projects have received the necessary ...

News: Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandra Babu Naidu proposal to conserve language and cultural heritage wins wide appreciation. Some of the initiatives are: Making Telugu a compulsory second language up to Intermediate. Making it mandatory for business establishments to put up Telugu boards. All administration related communication to be carried ...

News: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has bagged the top spot for highest capacity installation of solar power plants in stations and depots across across its vast network. AREAS is an initiative of Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in consultation with State Nodal Agencies for renewable energy, was formed and registered ...

News: The government has chalked out plans to plant more saplings to bring down temperatures in the state. A WHO study says that access to vegetated areas such as parks, open spaces, and playgrounds has been associated with better perceived general health and reduced stress levels. The government also plans ...