Rural consumption of FMCG goods surged 60 pc over last 2 years: Report

IANS | November 11, 2024 3:10 PM

Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) There has been a 60 per cent rise in the average FMCG basket size among India’s rural consumers in the last two years, driven by a growing preference for convenience products, according to the latest Group M and Kantar report released on Monday.

AWWA’s lit fest in Chandimandir ends with high positivity

IANS | November 10, 2024 6:21 PM

Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) A three-day literary extravaganza - Abhivyakti 4.0 - an exemplary initiative of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) concluded on Sunday on a note of high positivity and resilience with former diplomat Navtej S. Sarna and celebrated author Radhakrishnan Pillai sharing their insights on trials and tribulations of writing as an intellectual pursuit.

PM Modi’s welfare schemes transform rural lives in Bokaro, residents share gratitude

IANS | November 8, 2024 9:54 PM

Bokaro, Nov 8 (IANS) Residents in Jharkhand's Bokaro see significant improvements in their lives, thanks to the many central government schemes that have been implemented so far. Programmes like the PM Awas Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and Lakhpati Didi Yojana have brought remarkable changes to the lives of local residents, particularly in the rural areas.