PMO moves ahead on affirmative action in the private sector, catalyses self regulation through Ombudsman

More than 1 500 companies in the private sector have adopted a voluntary code of conduct for implementation of affirmative action.The action hinges around four major points - Employability, Education, Entrepreneurship Development, and Employment (4E). The Chambers of Industry have reported that under the 4E Programme, 112702 persons have benefitted so far.

Pvt Sector should involve more in panchayati raj institutions

Industry body ASSOCHAM on Friday called on the private sector to involve themselves more in Panchayati raj institutions for better governance at the grass root level.

"The involvement of the private sector in Panchayati raj institutions will help generate a competitive culture and improve efficiency," Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) said in a review report.