The state plans to develop a state-specific egg brand and expand poultry farming through subsidies in a bid to reduce dependence on imports, officials said
03 April,2026 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1775031861813_d.png "PMMY scheme crosses 52 crore loans, Rs 33.65 lakh crore disbursed")
A significant share of beneficiaries includes women entrepreneurs (around 70 pc) and borrowers from SC, ST, and OBC categories (about 50 pc). While Shishu loans account for the majority in number, higher-value loans fall under Kishor and Tarun categories
01 April,2026 01:57 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS-1774780985285_d.png "PM Narendra Modi praises Sambalpur fish farmer in 'Mann Ki Baat'")
Sujata Bhuyan from Sambalpur expressed pride and motivation after being praised by Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat. Starting her fish farming journey in 2022 near the Hirakud Reservoir, she has built a successful enterprise, becoming an inspiration for women through her determination and growth
29 March,2026 08:56 PM IST | Odisha | mid-day online correspondent
Ratlami Sev is a crispy fried snack from Ratlam in MP that earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2014 and it was renewed in 2024
24 March,2026 11:22 AM IST | Bhopal | PTIADVERTISEMENT
