PMEGP Creates 36.33 Lakh Opportunities, Drives Women and Rural Entrepreneurship Growth: Govt Report

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) has generated around 36.33 lakh employment opportunities across the country, reinforcing its role as a key driver of grassroots entrepreneurship and livelihood creation, according to an official statement. Implemented through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission under the…

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Government School Enrollment Falls to 49.24 pc in 2024–25, Private Sector Expands

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): School enrollment in government institutions has declined to 49.24% in the 2024–25 academic year, while the private education sector continues to expand rapidly, according to concerns highlighted by NITI Aayog. The findings point to a steady shift in student preference toward private schools, reflecting changing perceptions…

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AI and Data Modernisation Fuel India’s Tech Spending Boom, Transform Enterprise Digital Growth

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India’s technology spending is witnessing a strong upswing, driven primarily by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data modernisation across industries, according to a recent industry report. The report notes that enterprises are increasingly prioritising investments in AI-powered tools, cloud infrastructure, and advanced…

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Sitharaman, Vietnam Finance Minister Review Global Economy and Geopolitical Challenges

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held discussions with Vietnam’s Finance Minister on key issues shaping the global economy, with a focus on emerging geopolitical uncertainties and their impact on growth and trade. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving international economic environment, including challenges arising…

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