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Gujarat Government launches India’s first Student Startup and Innovation Policy

January 11, 2017

Gujarat government launched India’s first student startup and innovation policy with an aims to provide Rs 200 crore in the form of grants to ideas developed by students/ The policy aims to support over 1,000 innovation per year in the ..

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Gujarat government announces Biotechnology Policy 2016

December 28, 2016

Gujarat Government announced its ‘Biotechnology Policy-2016’ to establish state as a preferred destination for manufacturing of biotechnology products. The policy has provisions for various incentives for investors who are keen to set up their units in the state. It aims ..

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President launches National Student Startup Policy

November 17, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Student Startup Policy (NSSP) to promote technology-driven student start-ups. It was launched during the second Visitor’s Conference held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.  Key facts The NSSP has been formulated by the All India ..

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Maharashtra becomes first state to adopt Fly Ash Utilization Policy

November 16, 2016

Maharashtra became the first state in the country to adopt the Fly Ash Utilization Policy. It was approved by state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The policy paves way for prosperity by generating wealth from waste and ..

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Union Government notifies new import policy for marble & travertine blocks

September 19, 2016

Union Government has notified new import policy for marble & travertine blocks with effect from October 1, 2016. The policy aims to balance the interests of domestic consumers, producers and processors, and ease the system for import of marble & ..

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Rajasthan becomes first state to approve sewage & waste water policy

August 3, 2016

Rajasthan has become the first state in the country to approve sewage and waste water policy. The first of its kind policy was approved by the State Cabinet meeting presided by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur. Key Facts Under ..

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Union Government unveils National Mineral Exploration Policy

July 7, 2016

The Union Government has unveiled National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP), 2016 for adaptation of comprehensive exploration of non-fuel and non-coal mineral resources. It was unveiled by the Union Minister of Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar at National conclave on ..

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Union Cabinet approves National Mineral Exploration Policy

June 30, 2016

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Mineral Exploration Policy (NMEP). The NMEP primarily aims at accelerating the exploration activity in the country through enhanced participation of the private sector. Key Facts The ..

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Railway Ministry launches two liberalised Policies

June 19, 2016

The Union Railway Ministry has launched two policies related to Parcel Cargo Train Express and Parcel Leasing. They were launched by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. They are Liberalised Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy (CPLP) and Liberalised policy on Parcel Cargo ..

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Union Government announces new Print Media Advertisement policy

June 10, 2016

The Union Information and Broadcasting ministry has framed a New Print Media Advertisement Policy for Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP). The objective of the policy is to promote transparency and accountability in issuing of advertisements in print media. ..

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