Conference-cum-Exhibition

The
Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Dayanidhi Maran addressing the
Conference-cum-Exhibition on Traditional Industries organized by CII, at
Chennai Trade Centre on March 27, 2010.

The North East Trade Expo

A view of the North East Trade Expo, organized by the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region in association with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Ltd., at Kamarajar Arangam, Chennai on March 26, 2010.

Chief Minister of Orissa Announces package for handloom weavers

special package announced by the Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr Navin Patnaik, the handloom weavers in the state will be granted an assistance of Rs 189.1 million, to boost their growth and development. State Industry Minister, stated that the package will concentrate on enhancing the skills of the handloom ,handloom weavers, establishment of Common Facility Centre (CFC), extending facilities such as bank loan, marketing assistance and market specific designs, while addressing the issues concerning promotion of handicrafts within the country and outside and also the ones relating to the identity cards. The Minister also added that, the CM had announced a five year bailout package worth Rs. 400 million in order to encourage extensive self-employment in the handicraft sector, which was made effective from 2007-08.In accordance with the provisions of the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR), 2007, Value-added Tax (VAT) on khadi, village and cottage handicrafts and handloom industries has been abolished by the government. Also these industries have been bestowed with a 10 percent price preference in event of their partaking in government tender. They are required to pay 25 percent of the security deposit but do not need to pay the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).http://www.hastshilpisamachar.com

inaugurate an Exhibition-cum-Sale of “Chanderi Handwoven Products

The Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia lighting the lamp to inaugurate an Exhibition-cum-Sale of “Chanderi Handwoven Products” organized by Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd., in New Delhi on March 22, 2010.

DAYANIDHI MARAN INAUGURATES JUTE FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL AIMS TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF JUTE PRODUCTS

With a view to increase awareness of Jute products among consumers Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran, Union Textiles Minister inaugurated a Jute Festival at the Dilli Haat, here today. The Festival is being organized by Jute Manufactures Development Council (JMDC). On the occasion, Tmt. Panabaaka Lakshmi, Minister of State for Textiles and Tmt. Rita Menon , Secretary, Textiles were also present.

During the four day Festival, 20 Jute units from across India will exhibit their products. To improve the public perception of jute and change its branding among customers, a fashion show of jute apparel and accessories “Earth Couture” was organised and the renowned vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan also performed “Songs for the Earth”. The show and the festival brought home to the audience of Delhi the truth behind the message “Surprisingly Jute”.

The Ministry of Textiles under the leadership of Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran has launched a new initiative to revive the jute industry. The Jute Technology Mission addresses issues of agricultural improvements, research & development of new products, modernisation of mills, introduction of new technology and skill upgradation. At the same time, the Ministry has empowered the Jute Manufactures Development Council to promote diversified jute products that reduce the industry’s dependence on sacking and hessian. This initiative includes not only promotion of new technical applications such as jute geo-textiles and composites but also aggressive marketing of jute lifestyle products both within the country and in international markets. It is encouraging that value-added JDP account for nearly 30% of India’s jute exports (total about Rs. 1100 crore) even though they form less than 8% of jute goods production in India. In the domestic market, the banning of non-biodegradable packaging in many areas has driven the demand for eco-friendly jute.

Jute, the golden fibre, is the raw material for one of India’s oldest industries. The first jute mill started production in Bengal in 1856. After more than 150 years, the jute industry is now challenged by competition from alternative materials, by the recession in the international markets and by low awareness among consumers of the versatile, eco-friendly nature of jute fabric itself. Yet this industry still provides a livelihood to more than 250,000 mill workers and more than 4 million farmers’ families. It is a golden bond with the Earth, Its use is a statement about ecological awareness as it is a fully bio-degradable and eco-friendly fibre. It comes from the earth, it helps the earth and once its life is done it merges back into the earth.

Women’s Leadership Summit

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh lighting the lamp to inaugurate the Women’s Leadership Summit 2010 on Inclusive Growth and Empowering Women of Rural India, in New Delhi on March 06, 2010.
The Speaker, Lok Sabha, Smt. Meira Kumar and Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Women and Child Development, Smt. Krishna Tirath are also seen.

The President of India Smt. Pratibha Patil in Gurgaon

Gurgaon, March 05- The President of India Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil today came to Gurgaon on a private visit. On arriving in Gurgaon through a Air Force helicopter, she was welcomed by the Health and Education Minister of Haryana Smt. Geeta Bhukal on behalf of the State Government.
Amidst tight security, her chopper landed at 1.00 PM at the helipad prepared in the open ground near Leisure Valley Park in sector 29 of Gurgaon. She was received by Smt. Bhukal along with the officers of district administration. The helipad area was cordoned of by erecting barricades. Policemen were deputed in large number and nobody was allowed to go near the President’s Chopper.
For ensuring proper security arrangements of the President, the DGP CID PV Rathi and ADGP CID Anil Davra came specially to Gurgaon from Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister’s SP Security Maharaj Singh was also monitoring the security. After landing at the helipad, the President went to the house of senior congress leader and former Union Minister Vasant Sathe whose house is located in Sushant Lok of Gurgaon. It was told that today was Mr Sathe’s 85th birthday as he was born on 5th of March 1925 at Nasik in Maharashtra. The President remained in Gurgaon for about One hour and 50 minutes duration. Her chopper flew back at 2.50 PM.
On this occasion, the Police Commissioner Gurgaon SS Deswal, Joint Commissioner of Police Alok Mittal, Deputy Commissioner Rajender Kataria, Deputy Commissioner of Police HQ Kulwinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police west Patram, SDM Gurgaon north Satender Duhan, SDM Gurgaon South KK Gupta, Estate Officer I Pushpender Chauhan, Estate Officer II Satbir Singh Lohchab, GM Roadways Yashender Singh, Civil Surgeon Dr PS Dhawan, District Education Officer Ajit Singh Kadian, District Elementary Education Officer Jyoti Chaudhary were also present.