Minister Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal launches National Turmeric Board to boost India’s ‘Golden Spice’ industry

In a move to enhance the production and export of turmeric, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the National Turmeric Board in New Delhi on Tuesday. Palle Ganga Reddy was appointed as the first Chairperson of the Board, which will be headquartered in Nizamabad, according to a press release from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The Board will focus on key areas such as research and development, value addition to turmeric products, and promoting aw...

November 21, 2024 5:07 PM

Piyush Goyal urges industry to harness Rs 1 lakh crore ANRF fund for innovation

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday encouraged businesses to utilize the Rs 1 lakh crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) fund to foster innovation and create a robust research-driven ecosystem in the country. Speaking at an event organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) event in the national capital, Goyal emphasized the need to cultivate a culture of experimentation and idea development among the youth under this i...