Year: 2018

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    Exploring Avaition Sector in India – A Deep Probe
    21 October 2018

    Introduction:India is on the verge of growth trajectory. As throughout the globe there has been sharp surge in growth in all fields so also the Indian aviation industry in both its domestic and international arenas concerned. Now my focus is purely on the growth of Indian aviation industry in its domestic arena. Indian aviation industry has its checkered history since…

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    An Indian Perspective
    21 October 2018

    The world’s population crossed the 6 billion mark in the year 1999. Most current estimates suggest that around 2 billion people will be added over the next 30 years with another billion in the following 20 years. Virtually all this increase will be in the developing countries with the bulk in the urban areas. The core challenge for development is…

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    Bank @ Doorstep
    19 October 2018

    What is the Vision and Mission of IPPB? To build the most accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man. To spearhead the financial inclusion agenda by removing the barriers for the        unbanked and under banked population. What is the role of Government in IPPB? IPPB has been set up under the Department of Posts, Ministry of     Communications, with…

    An interview with A N Nanda | Secretary | Department of Posts | Ministry of Communications | Govt. of India Read more
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    Significant progress in Foreign Tourist Arrivals
    18 October 2018

    What is your assessment of the current situation in the tourism sector in India? Reply: The number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India during January – August 2018 were 6.75 million (provisional) registering growth of 7.5% over same period of 2017. How do you view the Indian tourism sector’s significant progress since independence? Reply: The Ministry of Tourism has initiated…

    An interview with Rashmi Verma | Secretary | Ministry of Tourism | Govt. of India Read more
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    Opportunities and Prospects
    16 October 2018

    Introduction Though the agriculture sector in India is in distress, there is no doubt that the dynamics of the sector is changing. However, the rural non-farm sector has become an increasingly important source of employment, given the vulnerability of agricultural activities to the natural disasters, global warming and climate change effects. There is diversification of sources of income among rural…

    By Dr. K G Karmakar | Ex-Managing Director | NABARD Read more
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    Attract younger generation towards silk industry
    16 October 2018

    With what objective was CSB set up? CSB was set up with the following core objectives: Make continuous efforts in Research and Development and Technology Transfer in sericulture To create greater opportunities for gainful employment and improved levels of income in sericulture through spread of scientific sericulture practices To improve productivity in all stages of silk production Strengthen levels of…

    An interview with Rajit Ranjan Okhandiar | Member Secretary & CEO | Central Silk Board Read more
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    Shri T S C Bosh assumes charge as Director (Projects), REC Limited
    15 October 2018

    Shri T S C Bosh has assumed charge as Director (Projects), REC Limited on 3rd October 2025. Ministry of Power issued an order in this regard following approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on 1st October 2025. With over 35 years of extensive experience in Power Sector, Shri Bosh has held several key leadership positions, including serving…

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    B. SAIRAM to be next CMD of Coal India Limited
    15 October 2018

    Mr. B. Sairam, current CMD of the CIL’s subsidiary – Northern Coalfields limited (NCL) is set to be the next CMD of the coal giant Coal India Limited after retirement of present CMD, Mr. P. M. Prasad, who will be superannuated from this post on 31/10/2025. Mr. S. Sairam has been selected by the PSEB (Public Enterprise Selection Board).  

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    Anil Kumar Singh will take the charges of Director (Commercial), NALCO
    15 October 2018

    Head hunter PSEB (Public Enterprise Selection Board) has selected Shri Anil Kumar Singh as the Director (Commercial) of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). Shri Singh is presently working as a General Manager in another PSU Hindustan Copper Limited. PESB recommended his name after interviewing eleven candidates from different public sector organisation.

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    REC Foundation Commits ₹1.68 Crore under CSR to Deploy 3 Mobile Medical Units in Jharkhand
    15 October 2018

    Reaffirming its commitment to making healthcare accessible to the last mile, REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) through its CSR arm — REC Foundation — with Vikas Bharti Bishunpur to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Jharkhand. Under the agreement, REC Foundation has committed ₹1.68 crore towards…

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