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Welfare Scheme for Minorities

The Government has initiated various new welfare schemes for the minority sections of the society during the last four years. Nai Manzil is a scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts. USTTAD Scheme is for upgrading the skills and training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for development of Minorities. Hunar Haat is also being […]
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Shri Rajnath Singh to inaugurate “Hunar Haat”

Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will formally inaugurate “Hunar Haat”, on February 11, 2018 at Baba Khadak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The theme of “Hunar Haat” being organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs is “Development with Dignity”. While exquisite handicraft & handloom made by master artisans from across the country will […]
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The Central Government notifies the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017

The Central Government notified the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (Amendment Act) on 3rd January, 2018. The provisions of this Amendment Act shall come into force on the date or dates as the Central Government may appoint by notification(s) in the Official Gazette. A few provisions in the Amendment Act have important bearing on the working of […]
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Shri Ananthkumar to inaugurate 18th All India Whips’ Conference

The crucial issue of Efficient Functioning of Legislatures will be deliberated by the Whips of Parliament and Legislatures and the Ministers of Parliamentary Affairs of various States during a two-day Conference beginning on Monday, January 8, 2018 in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Ananthkumar will inaugurate the 18th All India Whips’ Conference, which […]
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Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Launches Portal for private tour operators for Haj 2018

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that the Government’s decision to lift the ban on Muslim women going for Haj without “Mehram” (male companion) has generated very positive results, as Muslim women, from across the country, are applying in large numbers to go for Haj without “Mehram”. Launching a portal […]
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“Short-Term Courses Providing Employment to Youth of Minority Communities”: Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said that short-term certificate courses of “GST Facilitator” and “Sanitary Supervisor” have been providing employment and employment opportunities to large number of youth belonging to minority communities. Chairing the General Body and Governing Body of Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF), Shri Naqvi said that a […]
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) notifies Regulations for handling of Grievances and Complaints

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has notified the IBBI (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 in the Gazette of India on 7th December, 2017. The Regulations enable a Stakeholder, namely, debtor, creditor, claimant, service provider, resolution applicant or any other person having an interest in an insolvency resolution, liquidation, voluntary liquidation or bankruptcy […]
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Ministry of Minority Affairs organises Hunar Haat at Pragati Maidan

New Delhi, 15th Nov, 2017: “Hunar Haat”, a spectacular platform of Ministry of Minority Affairs where exquisite pieces of Handicraft & Handloom prepared by inmates of Tihar Jail and master artisans from across the country are displayed, was inaugurated at India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan. While inaugurating “Hunar Haat”, being organised from 14th […]
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Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurates “Hunar Haat”

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said here that Ministry of Minority Affairs is working to establish “Hunar Hub” across the country to provide a platform to master artisans and craftsmen to display as well sell their products. Shri Naqvi and Puducherry Chief Minister Shri V. Narayanasamy inaugurated “Hunar Haat”, being organised […]
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Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurates “New India- We Resolve to Make”

Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that tolerance is the culture and commitment of India and Indians and it is our Constitutional duty to protect and strengthen this culture, in Mumbai. While inaugurating “New India- We Resolve to Make” exhibition cum cultural event at Bandra Railway Station, Mumbai, jointly organised by […]
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Dr. Virendra Kumar assumes charge of Minister of State for Minority Affairs

Dr. Virendra Kumar assumed the charge of Minister of State for Minority Affairs in the presence of Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Union Minister of Minority Affairs. Speaking on this occasion Dr. Virendra Kumar said that the skill development of minority communities will be our priority. Dr. Virendra Kumar is the member of Lok Sabha from […]
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