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World Environment Day: Lack of access to finance key hurdle in municipal solid waste mgmt., says study
Tuesday, 05 June, 2018New Delhi, 5 June 2018: The Government must set up a financial mechanism for municipal solid waste management (MSWM) which makes an agency responsible, will ensure that the system works with the necessary revenue collection that it was deemed to make, suggested an ASSOCHAM-PwC joint study. 
India among the top five countries in e-waste generation: ASSOCHAM-NEC study
Monday, 04 June, 2018New Delhi, June 4, 2018: Despite the government’s emphasis on Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan and Smart Cities project, India continues to be generating highest e-waste vis-à-vis China, USA, Japan and Germany an ASSOCHAM-NEC recent study coinciding with the “Environment Day” (June 5) noted.
Disruption in farm supply along with high fuel cost to hit household budgets; need to reach out to farmers: ASSOCHAM
Sunday, 03 June, 2018New Delhi, 2 June 2018: Any disruption in supply of essential agri products including fruits, vegetables and milk due to farmers' protest , along with a high auto fuel prices , is bound to hit the common household budget, said the ASSOCHAM, making an appeal to the government to reach out to farmers.
Show DetailsCentre to incorporate electronics manufacturing specifics in segments ruled by imports in new National Electronics Policy: MeitY secy
Wednesday, 30 May, 2018New Delhi, 30 May 2018: The Centre will hold discussions with the industry on electronics manufacturing related specifics in segments like automotive, defence, medical and power that are currently ruled by imports and the same will be incorporated in the new National Electronics Policy to be out in a couple of months’ time, a top official said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi today.
Show DetailsLarge cut in Odisha mining, post court ruling to pay hefty penalty of Rs 17,576 crore: ASSOCHAM
Monday, 28 May, 2018New Delhi, May 28, 2018: Iron ore mining has witnessed a sizeable decline in Odisha , following the Supreme Court’s direction to the miners for payment of compensation of Rs 17,576 crore for exceeding output beyond the quantum fixed under the environmental clearances , the ASSOCHAM has said, seeking Centre’s immediate intervention to resolve the issue in consultation with the state government , and cautioning that thousands of jobs are at stake.
Show DetailsIndia’s gross defence budget may reach $112 bn by FY27 clocking 11% CAGR: ASSOCHAM-KPMG report
Sunday, 27 May, 2018New Delhi, 26 May 2018: India’s gross defence budget is expected to reach US$ 112 billion (bn) by FY27 from $45 bn announced by the Government of India in 2018-19, owing to significant steps been taken by the Centre to bolster country’s position as a major aerospace and defence power, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-KPMG joint study.
Show DetailsBig revival in business sentiment in Punjab; projects worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore under implementation in state: ASSOCHAM
Thursday, 24 May, 2018Chandigarh, 24 May, 2018: Showing a handsome revival in business sentiment in the last one year, as many as 248 projects involving an investment of Rs 1.20 lakh crore are under implementation in Punjab, with considerable cut in time taken for project completion, an ASSOCHAM paper has noted.
Show DetailsIndia’s organic consumption share less than 1%: study
Wednesday, 23 May, 2018New Delhi, 23 May, 2018: Despite the promising performance in terms of exports, the local consumption of organic produce is still at a nascent stage with a market share of less than 1% and per capita consumption at only EUR0, said the ASSOCHAM-EY joint report.
Show DetailsRobust food processing sector key to doubling farmers’ income: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
Tuesday, 22 May, 2018New Delhi, May 22, 2018: Strengthening food processing sector is key to achieving government’s aim to double farmers’ income, union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi today.
Show DetailsBanks credit in personal loans too high compared to degrowth in infra sectors: ASSOCHAM
Sunday, 20 May, 2018New Delhi, May 19, 2018: Banks are deploying credit over-enthusiastically in retail finance like personal loans, credit card overdrafts, vehicle loans etc, while witnessing negative growth in key infrastructure sectors like telecom, power and roads, an ASSOCHAM paper has said
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