Category Archives: Employment and Livelihoods
India pursuing ‘inclusive growth’ schemes: krishna
Though India still has to travel a long distance to eradicate poverty, it is pursuing “inclusive growth” schemes which have been designed to ensure that all sections of society benefit from them, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has said.
Goa first to devise scheme to procure locally-grown vegetables: Rane
Agriculture Minister, Mr Vishwajit Rane said that Goa is the first state in India to frame a scheme of procuring locally-grown vegetables and later selling it through Goa State Horticulture Corporation (GSHC) outlets. This scheme will promote rural small-scale farming … Continue reading
Goa stands second in Youth Development
Goa stands second in the national Youth Development Index, says a study, but that is only in the context of India, which has largely ignored the needs of its youth, reveals the country’s first youth development index (YDI).
Scheme to encourage farmers to grow local vegetables
With support from the government, local farmers in selective places are given the opportunity to boost food security. They will be encouraged to cultivate vegetables for mass consumption.
Goa Agriculture Act opens up opportunities for farmers
The Goa Agriculture Produce Marketing (Development and Regulation) Act 2007, (Goa Agriculture Act) which was passed three years ago but is yet to be implemented, has now been modified by the government with some attractive features.
Self-employment scheme misused;kiosks sub-let
They were meant to provide self-employment to the unemployed, but many kiosks under the Deendayal Swayam Rojgar Yojna (DSRY) are being sublet to non-Goans. Taking advantage of the lethargic attitude of authorities, many beneficiaries of the DSRY have rented out their … Continue reading