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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Surat DEO issues notices to schools for fee relief to children of diamond polishers
The Surat District Education Office (DEO) on Thursday issued notifications to all schools where children of diamond polishers study and shared a School Fees Special Assistance Application form along with a checklist of relevant documents for students and parents who are eligible for a fee relief. The state government has announced a special assistance package for people from the diamond industry, considering the recession over the last three years. Children of diamond polishers, who have been unemployed after March 2024 and are aged above 21 and have worked for at least three years at a diamond firm, will be eligible for this scheme. Surat district Education Officer Bhagirathsinh Parmar issued the notification after receiving the format from the state government. According to the format, the benefits of the scheme can be availed only for the 2025-26 session, the maximum amount of relief being Rs 13,500 per student. Diamond polisher parents should fill the School Fees Special Assistance Application form and submit it, along with necessary documents, including Aadhaar cards of both the applicant and the student, a passport-size photo of the parent, to the school between June 9 and July 23. The applicant should obtain a certificate of unemployment for a period of one year and a certificate of work experience for the previous three years from the District Employment Office, the District Industries Centre, or a request letter or certificate issued by the Surat Diamond Association. The school authorities would then submit the documents to the District Industries Centre in three phases — on June 30, July 7, and July 24. The school authorities should also attach a forwarding letter, along with a list of students, a cancelled cheque from the school, and fees in accordance with the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC). DEO Parmar said, 'We have issued the notification to all primary, secondary and higher secondary grant-in-aid, self-finance and government schools in the city. Diamond polishers mainly reside in Varachha, Kapodara, Punagam, Katargam, Sarthana, etc. Non-Gujarati polishers who match all the eligibility criteria can also fill such forms. We have strictly instructed all schools to complete the process with the given time frame. We are coordinating with the Surat Diamond Association, the Surat District Employment Office, and the District Industries Centre, and will make sure that diamond polishers should not face any problem in obtaining the necessary documents. If they do, they should contact us or any of these three offices, and their issue will be resolved.'
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Collector calls for creating conducive atmosphere for entrepreneurs in Sri Sathya Sai district
Sri Sathya Sai district Collector T.S. Chetan on Thursday called on the District Industries Centre (DIC) and bankers to provide encouragement to active and aspiring entrepreneurs, as 'industrial development is crucial for the district's economic growth.' During the District Industries Promotion and Export Committee meeting at the Collectorate here, the Collector reviewed the status of industrial approvals to the entrepreneurs, issued through the Single Desk Portal. He informed the officials of the allied departments to work in coordination to strengthen the presence of industries in the district. 'We need to have more and more employment opportunities. For this, industrial growth is essential. There should be a conducive environment for setting up of industries and encouragement to the entrepreneurs. Then, we can expect a positive response for new industrial investments,' the Collector said. Mr. Chetan urged the bankers and the District Industries Centre (DIC) to adopt a liberal and friendly approach towards the entrepreneurs and devise proper methodologies to extend financial incentives and support to new investors. The Collector directed the officials to ensure the timely approval of new applications from the entrepreneurs and accord permissions for 21 new industrial units within the stipulated deadlines. He also reviewed the subjects related to concessions, investment subsidies, electricity tariffs, and interest rates for the entrepreneurs. The officials informed the Collector that as many as 37 applications were cleared. Deputy Director of Industries Mohammad Shafi, Extension wing officials, and senior officials of the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Social Welfare departments were present.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹264 crore distributed to entrepreneurs in loans over four years: Salem collector
A total of ₹264.48 crore has been distributed in loans among 1,928 entrepreneurs in Salem district over the last four years, District Collector R. Brindha Devi said. The Collector was participating in a Single Window Portal facilitation workshop for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and large industries in Salem and Dharmapuri districts held at a hotel in Mamangam on Tuesday. Speaking at the meeting, Ms. Brindha Devi said that Chief Minister M. K. Stalin streamlined the process of obtaining permission from various government departments into a single window system to support upcoming businesses and entrepreneurs by enabling ease and transparency. The single window portal allows businesses to easily secure necessary approvals, including no objection certificates, department-related approvals, renewals, and business licenses. Applicants can submit requests for 217 different approvals from various departments through this single window website: Registered applications will be reviewed within a specified timeframe under the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act and Rules of 2018, and the appropriate approvals will be granted, the collector noted. Also, a single window committee for MSMEs at the district level has been set up to monitor and expedite pending applications. In the past four years, the District Industries Centre (DIC) has provided loans totalling ₹264.48 crore, along with a subsidy of ₹77.34 crore to 1,928 entrepreneurs in Salem district, the Collector stated. A demonstration of the single window system was held later, and clarification was provided on questions related to the system. In the workshop, Salem DIC general manager D. Sivakumar, officials from Guidance Tamil Nadu, Charles Rajkumar, Jothi Narayanan, Dinesh Pandyen, and Vikranth Sakthi, officials from concerned departments, and representatives from MSMEs and large industries participated.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chinese scrap imports threaten Ludhiana's sewing machine industry
Ludhiana: The local sewing machine industry has faced significant challenges due to the influx of Chinese sewing machines. Despite these obstacles, the industry has competed effectively. However, the progress and hard work of the industry are now threatened by unfair trade practices , such as the dumping of scrap material, which could undermine their achievements. Although Ludhiana has primarily been producing traditional black sewing machines, there has been a significant influx of advanced and sophisticated white sewing machines from countries like Taiwan, and especially China. This influx has allowed China to dominate majority of the segment in India, putting the local industry on the backfoot. In response to the rise of Chinese machines and the resulting loss of market share, Ludhiana manufacturers rose to the occasion. Through sheer hard work and grit, and without government grants, they managed to create a superior quality white sewing machine. Remarkably, they introduced this advanced machine at a lower price in the market, a feat that initially seemed impossible. Over the period of five years, the industry associations worked hard without any government aid. "We didn't receive any monetary help from the government. However, we coordinated with the R&D centre, District Industries Centre, Central Control Room, and MSME centre in developing and refining the machines to achieve international quality, which cost crores. Together, we were able to create a superior quality white sewing machine at a lower price," says Gurmukh Singh Rupal, general secretary of the United Sewing Machines and Parts Manufacturers Association. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo "The Chinese machines were priced at Rs 24,000, while we priced ours at Rs 17,000. Our machines were of much superior quality. However, the problem began when, in the past couple of years, scrap from Chinese second-hand machines started arriving without any bills. These machines are reassembled here and sold at just Rs 9,000," Rupal said. "And it is not a small number. About 2-3 containers of such scrap machinery are arriving here without any bills. Even though our quality is much superior, those setting up new factories opt for the cheaper version, available at half the price," he said. "We put in the effort, invested crores over these years, and achieved great quality, yet the influx of second-hand machines is robbing us," he said. "The only solution now lies with the government," says Rupal. "The government must impose stringent measures to stop the import of second-hand sewing machine scrap and plug all avenues for smuggling. We have no solution against the influx of scrap second-hand machinery from China. If it is not stopped, it will derail all the efforts and progress we have made. The government must actively intervene and halt these imports," he said.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra industry department signs MoUs worth Rs 8,436 crore investment in Dhule
Nashik: The industry department of the state govt on Monday signed MoUs with 119 industries for a total investment of Rs 8,436.41 crore during an investment summit held in Jalgaon city. The proposed investments are expected to generate around 11,506 jobs in Dhule district. Vrushali Sone, joint director of industries, Nashik division, signed the MoUs at the summit, chaired by state revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Dhule guardian minister Jaykumar Rawal. The investments, to be made in a year or two, will span sectors such as textiles, food processing, fertilisers, engineering, and steel manufacturing. Some companies will make fresh investments, while others plan to expand existing facilities, primarily within the MIDC areas of Dhule. Inaugurating the summit, Bawankule said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resolved to make India a developed country by 2047. In the future, India will become the largest entrepreneurship-generating country in the world." He noted that chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has introduced various facilities for entrepreneurs and highlighted the government's focus on promoting solar energy, with plans to transition 45 lakh farmers to solar power over the next three years, helping to provide subsidised electricity to industries. Bawankule also emphasised the district's potential for industrial growth, stating that around 2,000 acres are being acquired for future projects. Rawal added, "We are providing all the facilities to industries to attract more investment in Dhule." MP Shobha Bachhav, district collector Jitendra Papalkar, Santosh Gavli, general manager of the District Industries Centre, and other officials attended the event.
