Unity Mall
21-Jun-2023: Centre allocates 145 Crores rupees to Nagaland for the purpose of Unity Mall in Dimapur
Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Invest India in collaboration with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Nagaland, and Press Information Bureau Kohima organized an ODOP Sampark event on the 21st of June 2023 at the Hotel Vivor, Kohima, Nagaland. The event was graced by the Smt. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, DPIIT, Govt. of India, Shri R. Ramakrishnan, IAS, Development Commissioner, Govt. of Nagaland and Shri Kekhrievor Kevichusa, Commissioner & Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Govt of Nagaland
The event was organized to create awareness regarding the efforts of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India through its two flagship Initiative One District One Product (ODOP) and PM Gati Shakti (Logistics).
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
21-Jun-2023: 'Khadi Yoga Mat' launched on International Yoga Day
On the auspicious occasion of International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2023, Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched the 'Khadi Yoga Mat' at KVIC Headquarters in Mumbai. Addressing the program he said that the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan' under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is setting new paradigms day by day. Introduction of 'Khadi Yoga Mat' is also a part of the same campaign. He further added that this Mat is completely indigenous and environment friendly. It has been designed in such a way that all kinds of Yogasanas (exercises) can be performed on it.
On the occasion, the Chairman released margin money grant of about Rs.25 crores to 237 beneficiaries of Western Zone under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) scheme. He congratulated KVIC officials and lakhs of Khadi artisans working in rural areas of country for achieving the historic turnover of Rs.1.34 lakh crores in the financial year 2022-23.
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED)
20-Jun-2023: TRIFED supplies 34,000 Yoga mats to Ministry of Ayush for the International Yoga Day
In a powerful initiative aimed at promoting tribal artisans and their remarkable artistry, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd.(TRIFED) has collaborated with Ministry of Ayush to supply 34,000 yoga mats.
This collaborative effort, set to coincide with the upcoming International Yoga Day, highlights the government's commitment to uplift tribal communities and celebrate India's rich cultural heritage. This initiative not only bolsters the economic prospects of tribal communities but also ensures the preservation and promotion of their unique artistic traditions.