Maha Cabinet nod for land transfer for MIHAN proj extension

The Maharashtra government today approved handing over of 15.40 hectare of land to the aviation department for extension of the MIHAN project at Nagpur.
The Cabinet approved exchange of land between Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC) and Indian Air Force to pave way for development of Nagpur Airport and Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) project.
The Cabinet also approved the exchange of 2.30 hectare land between MADC and Central Reserve Police Force.
"MADC to get 278.158 hectare land from the Air Force and in return MADC to give 400 hectare land to the Air Force," Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said after the meeting.

The Cabinet also decided to send a proposal to the Governor seeking permission for releasing Rs 41.78 crore as a special case for repair works of 22 lift irrigation projects of Tapi Irrigation Development Corporation (eight in Dhule and 14 in Nandurbar).
It also decided to give non-salary grants as per the 6th pay commission to 555 Adivasi Ashramshalas of Tribal Development Department.

The Cabinet also approved 22 posts for this tribal construction management cell and appointment of one engineer for every 200 Gharkuls.
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Meanwhile, the Cabinet also decided to allot 20 acres of land to Goregaon Film City in suburban Goregaon for setting up National Centre of Excellence for Animation, Visual, Effect, Gaming and Comics.

Approval was given to implement the Babasaheb Ambedkar Krushi Swavlamban Yojna, under which Scheduled Caste farmers will be given various incentives.
The incentives include 100 per cent grant for digging or repairing wells, boring, drip irrigation, farm ponds or other facilities for agriculture and irrigation, the CMO official informed.
'Krushi Mahotsav' (agriculture fair) will be organised in each district to spread awareness about new technologies, market management and agri-allied businesses among farmers.
The Cabinet approved Rs 2,178 crore for Bodwad lift irrigation scheme in Jalgaon district. It will irrigate 53,449 hectares of land in two phases, the official added.
It also cleared the way for implementation of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Swadhar Yojna under which SC students will be provided hostel, food and other educational facilities.

The scheme is applicable for students appearing for Class 11 and above and who have not got any hostel accommodation. The amount under it will be credited in students' bank account directly, he added.