Govt aims to raise domestic medical devices industry to $50 bn
Government is aiming to increase the size of domestic medical devices sector to USD 50 billion by taking of a slew of measures, including setting up of two parks, Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar said Wednesday.
Apr 08, 2015, 22:01 PM IST
Govt may set up new Ministry for pharmaceuticals sector
The government may establish a separate Ministry for the pharmaceuticals sector, which would comprise all departments that deal with issues related to the industry.
Mar 12, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
'Rs 60k cr investment required in petrochemicals sector'
The petrochemicals sector requires an investment of over Rs 60,000 crore in the near future and the government is ready to provide this investment to usher growth in the segment, Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kuamr today said.
Feb 12, 2015, 19:44 PM IST
Rs 40,000 cr investment in fertiliser sector in next 4 years
About Rs 40,000 crore would be invested in the next four years to make India self-reliant in urea production, Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar said on Wednesday.
Jan 14, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Govt allows 100% production of neem-coated urea
Government Wednesday allowed fertiliser firms to produce 100 percent neem-coated urea -- a move aimed at helping farmers boost income and reducing subsidy bill by up to Rs 6,500 crore.
Jan 07, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
Govt working on revival of closed fertiliser units
The government plans to ramp up urea output by 4-5 million tonnes in the next few years as it begins the revival process of closed fertiliser units.
Dec 24, 2014, 13:03 PM IST
615 drugs under control regime, more steps in offing: Govt
Government said that by next month, it will come out with a new list of life-saving drugs whose prices would be controlled.
Dec 18, 2014, 15:19 PM IST
Fert Min for continuation of subsidy to closed urea plants
To maintain domestic production of urea in the country, Fertilizer Ministry will soon move a Cabinet note for continuation of subsidy to three closed naptha-based urea plants, including that of a UB Group firm.
Dec 03, 2014, 21:41 PM IST
Govt plans to bring all pharma related Depts under one roof
"We are working on one proposal to bring all the departments or government agencies which deals with the pharma sector under one single department," Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers Ananth Kumar said.
Nov 23, 2014, 15:24 PM IST
India has surplus urea stocks for rabi season: Ananth Kumar
Amid reports of urea shortage in the country, Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar on Thursday said there is a surplus of the soil nutrient to meet the domestic requirements of the ongoing rabi sowing season.
Nov 20, 2014, 17:48 PM IST
RCF to get Navratna status: Ananth Kumar
The company's Thal III project in Maharashtra will also be given special priority, he added.
Nov 14, 2014, 17:51 PM IST
Govt plans to bring 'Comprehensive Fertilizer Policy'
The government is planning to come out with a Comprehensive Fertilizer Policy, Parliament was informed on Friday.
Jul 18, 2014, 18:18 PM IST
