The 1st 500 Mw unit of the Madwa thermal power project promoted by the state-run CSPGC started the commercial production.
The state's water resources department had been conducting regular inspection to ensure that the industries were not violating the norms
The 1,080 villages left would be electrified in next two years, CM Raman Singh said
The per capita income, according to advance estimates, is likely to reach Rs 81,756 in FY16 as compared to Rs 73,758 in FY15
The state's governor said the funds generated would be used for development activities in project affected places
State's Budget likely to be presented on March 9
Forest Rights Act allows government to divert forest lands for other purposes only after prior consent of the tribals through gram sabhas