Union Minister Piyush Goyal

”India has successfully, swiftly generated new jobs” says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday praised the Indian government's job creation efforts, citing recent data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that indicates substantial employment growth in the 2023-2024 financial year. According to the RBI KLEMS Data, nearly 4.6 crore (46 million) new jobs were created in FY 2023-2024, representing a 6% increase in employment opportunities. Goyal said that this as a historic achievement, adding, "For the first time after 1981-82, around 2.5 times highe...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announces 80% licensing fee concession for women entrepreneurs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has unveiled significant fee concessions and safety measures for the petroleum and explosives sector during a Stakeholder Consultation in New Delhi. The event, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), aimed to enhance efficiency within the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) and improve dialogue with industry stakeholders. Goyal announced an 80% concession in licensing fees for women entrepreneurs and a 50% fee...