National Steel Policy, 2017 envisages development of a technologically advanced and globally competitive steel industry that promotes self-sufficiency in steel production. Steel being a de-regulated sector, government acts as facilitator, by creating enabling environment for development of steel sector. In line with the National Steel Policy, 2017, various initiatives taken by the Government are as following:- (i) Notification of Domestically ...

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through its Transformation of Aspirational Districts programme aims to identify challenges for skill development in districts and co-creating customized solutions for overcoming these challenges. The programme hinges on expeditiously transforming 117 districts that were identified across 28 states.  Under MSDE various schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal VikasYojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), ...

Details of welfare schemes in mining areas, State-wise and fund allocated are as per Annexure-I. Government has taken following actions to check the ensure misuse of District Mineral Foundation Trust Fund which is for welfare of people and areas affected by mining related activities: i.      To ensure effective implementation of the PMKKKY scheme in transforming the living standards / ...

Ministry of Heavy Industries supported 520 Charging Stations/ Infrastructure under the phase-I of FAME India Scheme. Out of 520 charging stations, 452 charging stations has been installed as on 03.12.2021. Further, under phase-II of FAME-India Scheme, Rs. 1000 Cr. is allocated for the development of charging infrastructure. This Ministry has also sanctioned 2,877 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in 68 cities across 25 States/UTs ...

Ministry of Heavy Industries launched six web-based technology innovation platforms on 2nd July, 2021 in order to bring together the Industry & Academia   to foster technological innovations in heavy industries. They offer opportunities to industries to seek optimum solutions for technological problems faced by them from the vast pool of scientific & technical manpower in the academia. The details of the ...

The Food Processing Sector has emerged as an important segment of the Indian economy and it constitutes as much as 9.9 percent and 11.4 percent share of GVA in Manufacturing and Agriculture sector respectively in 2019-20 at 2011-12 prices. However, some of the key challenges facing the sector are- Supply chain infrastructure gaps; Institutional gaps; Relatively low level of processing; ...

The total agri-food exports has grown from US$ 36.18 billion in 2014-15 to US$ 38.32 billion in 2020-21 at a compounded annual growth rate of 0.96 per cent. The gross value added in food processing sector has grown from Rs 1.34 Lakh Crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 2.24 Lakh Crore in 2019-20 at a compounded annual growth rate of 10.8 ...

Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Support to State Extension Programs for Extension Reforms”popularly known as ATMA Scheme is under implementation since 2005. Presently, Scheme is being implemented in 691 districts of 28 states & 5 UTs in the country. The scheme promotes decentralized farmer-friendly extension system in the country. The objectives of the Scheme is to support State Government’s efforts and to make available latest ...

Skill India mission is aimed at imparting relevant skills to our youth and enabling their employment / micro entrepreneurship. In this connection, DGT and NSDC organized a day long ‘Apprenticeship Mela’ on 4th October 2021 across the country in over 660 locations. Under the initiative, nearly 60,466 apprentices were registered and the event witnessed participation from more than 5000+ organisations, ...

NSIC facilitates availability of key raw materials like Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Zinc, Polymer, Bitumen, Emulsion, Cement etc., from bulk producers by entering into MoUs with them and provides these raw materials at competitive prices to MSMEs. Further, NSIC is implementing Raw Material Assistance (RMA) Scheme to provide credit support to MSMEs for procurement of raw materials from the bulk manufacturers ...