Kalraj Mishra

PM Narendra Modi calls Kalraj Mishra a 'good friend', fuels speculation over CM candidate for UP polls

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling Union Minister Kalraj Mishra a good friend at the Bharatiya Janata Party's national executive meeting in Allahabad, reports are doing the rounds that the senior BJP leader might be projected as party's chief ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017.

Jun 14, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

Ram temple in Ayodhya has always been BJP's top priority: Kalraj Mishra

BJP's new Uttar Pradesh chief Keshav Prasad Maurya had said Ram temple is an issue of faith and not a poll plank for the UP Assembly polls.

Apr 21, 2016, 14:34 PM IST

Congress, Left parties trying to tarnish image of PM Modi: Kalraj Misra

Claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was getting support of the entire country, Union Minister Kalraj Misra today alleged that Congress and Left parties were out to tarnish his image.

Apr 02, 2016, 00:56 AM IST

''Centre to act for Vrindavan, Varanasi widows soon''

The union government would soon be initiating steps to improve living conditions of widows in Varanasi and Vrindavan, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Saturday.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Modi govt to take steps for welfare of widows soon: Kalraj Mishra

Mishra said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed towards the welfare of widows and has promised to take steps soon.

Jan 23, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

'Modi jacket becoming popular in India as well as in foreign countries'

'Modi Jacket', a half sleeve coat often worn by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become "very popular" among the people in India as well as in some foreign countries, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Monday.

Dec 21, 2015, 14:50 PM IST

Huge opportunities in MSME sector in U'khand: Kalraj Mishra

 Uttarakhand has considerable potential in the MSME sector and entrepreneurs of the state must come forward to utilise the new opportunities made available by the Centre to this sector, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said today.

Oct 31, 2015, 15:21 PM IST

India capable of giving befitting reply to Pakistan: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said India is capable of giving a befitting reply to Pakistan for its actions.

Oct 15, 2015, 22:08 PM IST

Quota demand: Issue needs to be taken seriously, says Kalraj

Amidst demands for reservation in the country, the NDA government has said these have to be taken "seriously" while striving for a solution to the issue through debate.

Sep 25, 2015, 14:37 PM IST

Make available easy finance for micro units: Kalraj Mishra to banks

MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday asked banks to make available easy finance for micro enterprises under the Prime Minister's Employment Guarantee Programme (PMEGP).

Jun 17, 2015, 21:54 PM IST

After Modi's appeal khadi sale jumps 60%

Sale of khadi products have increased by over 60 percent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to buy atleast one khadi garment, MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2015, 22:55 PM IST

Allocated Rs 3,300 cr to MSME sector, highest in 3 yrs: Govt

Government has earmaked over Rs 3,300 crore this fiscal, the highest allocation in the last three financial years, to develop the MSME sector and is implementing a special programme to develop its infrastructure, Lok Sabha was informed today.

Mar 09, 2015, 14:34 PM IST

MSME products should be made competitive, cost-effective: Govt

"It is therefore essential for us to devise methods to make the products of our MSMEs more competitive and cost effective," he said.

Dec 27, 2014, 19:26 PM IST

Committed towards industry responsive manpower for MSMEs: Govt

To meet skilled manpower requirement in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, the government is committed to create industry responsive manpower by giving thrust on employable skills and vocational training.

Dec 05, 2014, 22:20 PM IST

PSUs may have to buy 20% of requirements from MSMEs

Mishra also said that definition of MSME -- in terms of turn-over -- would be amended under a new policy that was in the offing.

Nov 29, 2014, 19:43 PM IST

Govt to help MSMEs access bank loans at cheaper rates: Mishra

The MSME Ministry is in talks with public sector banks to extend loans to micro, small and medium enterprises at base rate to help the sector access vast capital from financial institutions at lower costs, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said today.

Sep 17, 2014, 15:52 PM IST

Govt to come up with 'comprehensive policy' for MSME sector

The government will soon introduce a new comprehensive policy for the MSME sector after incorporating suggestions from related associations, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Saturday.

Sep 06, 2014, 13:18 PM IST

MSME Ministry inks MoU with Samsung to open technical schools

The Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ministry today joined hands with consumer electronics major Samsung to set up technical schools across the country for imparting technical skills to youth.

Aug 04, 2014, 17:31 PM IST

Zee Media Ministerial Conclave: Coal scam led to fuel shortage at power plants, says Goyal

The coal scam has badly hampered the fossil fuel's production in the country which has created a huge shortage of its availability at thermal power stations, Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.

Jul 22, 2014, 21:57 PM IST