Implementation of Skill Development Training The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy has said that there are over 40 skill development schemes across various sectors implemented by over 18 Central Ministries/Departments to promote skilling of all people including youth in the Country. Funds under these schemes are… Read More »
NHAI to raise funds through Public Issue of Tax Free, Secured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible Bonds Issue opens today, closure on 1st March 2016 or earlier NHAI plans to raise funds through Public Issue of Tax Free, Secured, Redeemable Non-Convertible Bonds with Face Value of Rs 1,000 each for an amount of Rs 500 crore with an… Read More »
Railways on the track of paper economy Substantial paper saving effort by budget wing of Railway Ministry in preparation and communication of Rail Budget 2016-17 With the advent of electronic medium of transmission of communication, there has been a continuous emphasis on avoiding unnecessary use of paper, duly substituted by better and increasing use of… Read More »
Curbing Illegal Mining in the Country The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Shri Vishnu Deo Sai informed the Rajya Sabha today in reply to a question that State Governments are empowered, under Section 23C of the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 ( MMDR Act 1957) to make rules for prevention… Read More »
Preparedness to prevent smuggling of fake currency into the country To prevent the smuggling of FICN into the country, multiple steps have been taken by the Government as under :- (i) The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Reserve Bank of India, Security and Intelligence Agencies to the Centre and States are working in… Read More »
Agreement between India and Maldives for avoidance of double taxation of income from International air transport The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval forsigning of an Agreement between India and Maldives for the avoidance of double taxation of income from international air transport. The Agreement provides for… Read More »
Promotion of Payments through cards and digital means The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of steps for promotion of payments through cards and digital means. The move aims at reducing cash transactions. Several short term (to be implemented within one year) and medium term… Read More »