Page 11 - Development

Govt spent nearly Rs 100 trn on development, social sector schemes in 8 yrs

The numbers posed by the former finance minister fall way short of the mark as development expenditure was nearly four times

Development works will be carried out without bringing in politics: Gadkari

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that development works, be it in Maharashtra or India, will be carried out without bringing in any kind of politics. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of two National Highway projects in Sangli, the Union transport minister said he considers himself an "ambassador of Maharashtra" and feels that the state should emerge on top in the country. "In the last seven years of my tenure, I got an opportunity to execute development works worth Rs 5 lakh crore in Maharashtra. I was in port, shipping, water resources, MSME and road transport (as a minister), but I always considered myself an ambassador of Maharashtra and feel that the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should prosper and flourish," Gadkari said. If any state should emerge as number one, it should be Maharashtra, he said. The minister further said that development works will be carried out without bringing in any politics and assured that the demands put .

Govt to soon appoint three independent directors on NaBFID board

With the appointment of three independent directors, sources said, the formation of full board would be completed

Will implement SEDP from 2022-23 fiscal: Mizoram CM Zoramthanga

The SEDP is the flagship programme of the Mizo National Front (MNF) government

China developers stare at a $197-bn problem as debt and wages pile up

The industry will need to find at least $197 billion to cover maturing bonds, coupons, trust products and deferred wages to millions of migrant workers

Project development cells in 29 depts to fast track investment: Govt

The cells enhance the pipeline of investible projects in India, it said

Rajasthan CM inaugurates projects worth over Rs 1,100 crore

He said the state government intends to connect the deprived and the poor with the mainstream

Odisha approves Rs 5,192 crore worth industrial infrastructure projects

The four new industrial infrastructure development projects were approved at the inter-departmental coordination committee meeting

ADB approves Rs 2,645-crore loan to improve urban services in India

The loan supports the policies established by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to accelerate universal coverage of piped water supply and improved sanitation

Discussing development ideas with states, says NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar

"This is a part of our effort at cooperative federalism that we want to visit and engage with all states," Kumar said

Cooperative model best suited for development of India: Amit Shah

Shah said taking development to all and making it work in a country with a population of 130 crore is a difficult job

Tamil Nadu govt signs 59 MoUs for projects worth Rs 35,208 crore

Such initiatives gives job opportunities to 92,420 people, the government said

Govt inks $61 mn loan pact with ADB for development projects in Agartala

The project will build and upgrade 48 kilometres of new or existing stormwater drainage and construct 23 km of climate-resilient urban roads

Development and environmental protection are equally important: Kerala CM

The proclaimed goal of the Left government is to create a 'nava Kerala' (new Kerala) that is capable of withstanding natural calamities, the Chief Minister told the state Assembly

World class drainage system to be developed in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said a "world class drainage system" will be developed across the national capital. He said drainage systems like the one at Minto Road here will be replicated across Delhi and drains and sewers will be desilted regularly. The chief minister made the announcement after taking part in a review meeting on city's drainage system with officials from Public Works Department (PWD), civic bodies, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC). The meeting was chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. "Considering the monsoon, a review meeting with PWD, MCD, DJB, I&FC under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor was conducted on Delhi's drainage system. "Minto Road type system will be developed at other (vulnerable) points in Delhi. Regular cleaning of drains and sewers will be ensured. We will develop a world class drainage system in Delhi," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi after the meeting. Minto Road rail under ...

PM Modi to inaugurate development works worth Rs 1500 cr in Varanasi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi and will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects

K'taka approves Rs 10 cr for development of historical places in Kittur

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday chaired the Kittur Development Authority meeting and approved an action plan worth Rs 10 crore

Only objective is to accelerate economic development of J-K: L-G

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the only objective of his administration is to accelerate the economic development of the Union Territory and make it multi-dimensional. He also said that the pace of new industrial schemes had stopped due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the efforts would be intensified to take it on the ground in the coming days. "We are paying close attention to the business, industry, and tourism sectors affected by Corona and decisions would be taken for their convenience. Work will also be done on a war footing to promote the art and culture of Jammu and Kashmir," Sinha said in his 'awaam ki awaaz' programme, aired on all local and primary channels of All India radio (AIR) stations. He said in the coming days, "we have only one objective - to accelerate the economic development of J&K and make it multi-dimensional". Sinha said working within the tenets of financial prudence, transparency, and accountability, the Jammu and ...

Draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041: What's in store for the capital?

DDA is planning a 'future-ready' capital and a '24-hour city' with an active nightlife having facilities similar to global megacities.

PM should discuss developmental schemes with Kejriwal, says Sisodia

Kejriwal is the only leader with a vision for development: Sisodia