Dehradun, Oct. 18 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 17 Oct: A detailed discussion was held today among the officials at the Directorate of Industries on the theme "Vocal for Local". It was underlined during the meeting that self-employment is the backbone of India's economic system. While large industries generate employment on a massive scale, small and cottage industries play an equally vital role in innovation, local productivity, and export promotion.

The Chief Minister has launched several transformative schemes such as the Single Self-Employment Scheme, Sarkar Bani Akeli Mahila Ki Saheli, and the Sashakt Udyami Mahila Yojana, which are benefitting abandoned, divorced, destitute, crime-affected, acid attack survivors, and single women...