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Industrial Growth in First Five Year Plan

At the time of India’s freedom, the Indian Economy exhibited the features of underdeveloped economy. Most of the industries produced consumer goods such as cotton textile, sugar, soap,...

October 24, 2015

Gujarat government launches industrial tourism to showcase development

Gujarat government has launched industrial tourism package to promote its development by showcasing its major industrial installations which have earned global acclaim for state. It is a first...

April 13, 2015

DIPP clears 33 defence proposals

A meeting of the Licensing Committee of the DIPP has cleared 33 pending defense deals, some of which have been languishing with the DIPP for yeards. The defence...

October 9, 2014

Draft National Chemical Policy 2012

Draft National Chemical Policy was released by UPA Government in 2012. Its key features are as follows: Aims and Objectives Increase Investments by capacity addition and ensuring feedstock...

June 12, 2013

GAIL, ONGC ink Swap agreement and Gas Co-operation agreement

GAIL and ONGC inked Swap Agreement and Gas Co-operation Agreement. As per the Gas Co-operation Agreement: ONGC can sale and purchase the gas from GAIL for 3 years...

August 2, 2012

Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex – Monsanto’s next-gen cotton technology

Monsanto: St Louis, US-based seed technology company. World’s leading producer of the herbicide glyphosate, marketed in the Roundup brand, and in other brands.  2nd largest producer of Genetically...

July 8, 2012

Disposal of Bhopal toxic waste approved

The government sanctioned removal of about 350 metric tonnes of Union Carbide toxic waste in Bhopal. The sanction was given subsequent to commendations from a Group of Ministers...

July 6, 2012

Third industrial Revolution: What are drivers?- Palak Chandra

In simple terms, a definite and complete change in the livelihood and the organization of an area in a short period of time which brings about the betterment...

June 30, 2012

Delhi Court terms ‘Microsoft India’ as “Odd Man Out”

A Delhi Court removed Microsoft India from the list of 21 websites which were made party in a civil suit. The Delhi Court calling Microsoft as: “Not a...

March 5, 2012