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Study to help Kinnow fruit juice industry

New Delhi: In a welcome development for those involved in the Kinnow fruit juice industry, a team of researchers at the Department of Biotechnology’s Mohali- based Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing has come out with a technique to convert the waste generated by units producing juice from Kinnow fruit into a nutritious food supplement. Kinnow is the second most important fruit after grapes and is cultivated in almost 125 countries with a total production of 1,155 million tonnes per annum. It is one of the major citrus fruit crops in north India. It is cherished fresh and the peak…
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AatmaNirbhar Bharat: Amazon India to commence Electronic Devices Manufacturing in India

Announcement Comes After Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Holds Virtual Interaction with Amazon India Head Amit Agarwal Minister suggests Amazon India to Take Products Made by Indian artisans and Ayurvedic Products to Global Markets Through eCommerce Platform New Delhi: Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Communications and Law &Justice, today held a virtual meeting with Amit Agarwal, Amazon’s Global Senior Vice President and Country Head for India. The range of issues related to the digital sector was discussed during this meeting. After this meeting, Amazon India has made an announcement to start manufacturing electronics…
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Government of Gujarat signs MOU with Adani Port and SEZ Ltd. For India’s Biggest Multi-Model Logistics Park

Government of Gujarat signs MOU with Adani Port and SEZ Ltd. For India’s Biggest Multi-Model Logistics Park

Chief Minister adds another benchmark towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Gujarat Special Features of Multi-Model Logistic Park • Spread in an area of 1450 acres with a Dedicated Air Cargo Complex • Will provide direct air, rail and road connectivity • Estimated investment of Rs.50 thousand crores and direct and indirect employment to 25,000 people • Construction will begin within 6 months of statutory approvals and the project will be completed by 2023 in three phases Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani has added yet another milestone towards ‘Ease of Doing Business’ in Gujarat. It is a step towards…
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Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

Indian startup ecosystem has made big progress in last five years: Shri Goyal; Over 41 thousand Startups are already registered with the Government; Summit is a demonstration of neighbourhood first policy The two day ‘Prarambh’, Startup India International Summit begin in New Delhi today, with members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries participating in the inaugural event. The Summit is being organizing by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, M/o Commerce & Industry, as a follow up of the announcement made by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the 4th…
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DBT-NIAB takes up project to help upscale goat production 

DBT-NIAB takes up project to help upscale goat production 

New Delhi (India Science Wire):  Goat husbandry in India is essentially an endeavor of millions of small holders who rear animals on crop-residues and common property resources. Goats play a significant role in providing supplementary income and livelihood to millions of resource-poor farmers and landless workers in rural India. The Department of Biotechnology’s Hyderabad-based National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (DBT-NIAB) has taken up a project to upscale subsistence-level goat production to a viable, profitable model that will increase incomes and thereby reduce poverty and enhance food security, while simultaneously preserving the community and national resource systems. The project is being…
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Rajasthan becomes 6th State to complete ease of doing business reforms

Rajasthan becomes 6th State to complete ease of doing business reforms

Rajasthan becomes 6th State to complete ease of doing business reforms ; Additional borrowing permission of Rs. 2,731 crore issued Additional borrowing permission of Rs.19,459 crore granted so far to 6 States for ease of doing business reforms New Delhi : Rajasthan has become the 6th State in the country to successfully undertake “Ease of Doing Business” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs. 2,731 crore through Open Market Borrowings. Permission for the same was issued by the Department of Expenditure on 24th December,…
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Winners of National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition announced

Winners of National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition announced

New Delhi (India Science Wire): A total of 14 entries -- 11 bio entrepreneurs and 3 student-led teams have been declared as winners of the prestigious National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) for 2020. The winning startups will take home a cumulative of over Rs. 7 crore in cash prizes and investment opportunities while student-led teams stand to receive a total of 10 lakhs in cash prizes. The competition will also provide access to industry mentorship in tie-up with key industry leaders to all winners.  The winners, among startups, are Dr. Sugandhi Gopal of Carditek Medical Devices (Aurigene cash prize of…
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Council for Brand Business Promotions and Research announces Much awaited-World Best Brand & Business Awards 2020 in December at New Delhi

New Delhi: Council for Brand Business Promotions and Research (www.brandscouncil.com) & News 1 India (Media Partner) is organizing World Best Brands and Business Awards 2020 on 20th December 2020 at Hotel The Park, Parliament Street, New Delhi. This Summit will be attended by Many Political Personalities, Sports Celebrities, Bollywood Celebrities and many Academic Scholars as Chief Guest/Guests. Rohit Tannan, famous Actor & Director, Bollywood shall be amongst the Star Presence during this event. The Summit has gained significant importance in the backdrop of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the consequent ripples of alarm and heroism in the service, Manufacturing and other Business…
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Lakhani Financial Services is a one-stop solution for startups to raise funds from Angel Investors

Lakhani Financial Services is a one-stop solution for startups to raise funds from Angel Investors

  Mumbai: Startups are the buzzword of the town. Especially in today’s time, when jobs are demanding, appraisals are difficult; people are getting bored of their day to day life and are always on the lookout to start a business or a startup. As a result, multiple people are starting their own ventures.  However, there are two critical things which are needed before starting a new venture: 1) Correct guidance on running the venture and, 2) Raising funds to scale the startup.  Founder generally gets stuck at these two points, if not permanently, at least temporarily. This is where Mumbai…
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Double your celebration this Diwali with Havmor’ s exciting offers

Double your celebration this Diwali with Havmor’ s exciting offers

Continuing its 44-year-old tradition, on Dhanteras, also observed as Havmor’s anniversary, the brand has introduced a special offer for its consumers In keeping with the festive spirit and to celebrate its 44th anniversary, Havmor, one of India’s favourite ice-cream brand is announcing an exciting offer for its patrons. Ice-cream lovers can avail one-litre family pack of Rajbhog ice-cream and three exclusive Varmora containers worth INR 299 only. This limited offer will be available in Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat and Rajkot on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. Commemorating this momentous occasion and a 44-year-old tradition, Mr. Anindya Dutta, MD, Havmor Ice-Creams said,…
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