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A majority of schemes under the Women and Child Development Department are on track, according to the Delhi government's Outcome Budget for 2022-23 presented in the Assembly on Monday. Out of 63 indicators for assessment, 71 per cent were on track, it said, adding that last year, out of 69 indicators for assessment, 80 per cent were on track. About 3.47 lakh women in distress was given monthly financial assistance in 2022-23 against 3.12 lakh women in distress in 2021-22, it said. About 2,060 poor widows were given financial assistance (Rs 30,000) for marriage of their daughters. As many as 31,743 girls were enrolled (at birth stage + school stage) under the Ladli scheme till December 2022. The report also said that 21,336 maturity cases have been paid till the third quarter of year 2022-23. About 6.38 lakh children and pregnant/nursing mothers are accessing services of nutrition, vaccination and health services, it said. Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot presented the Outc

Tata Motors on Friday said its arm -- TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd -- has signed an agreement with Delhi Transport Corporation for the operation of 1,500 electric buses in the National Capital. Under the pact, TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd will supply, operate and maintain 1,500 units of 12-metre low-floor air-conditioned electric buses for a period of 12 years, the company said in a statement. "Our relationship with DTC, which stands strong for over a decade, is based on the foundation of mutual trust and cooperation, and this order will further strengthen it. We are confident that the electric buses will provide sustainable, safe and comfortable public transportation to the commuters of Delhi," TML CV Mobility Solutions Ltd Chairman Asim Kumar Mukhopadhyay said. The company said this is the largest order to date for electric buses by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). "We are pleased to have signed an agreement for the largest order of 1,500 electric buses in Delhi. This is a ..

The Mumbai-based company has already supplied more than 650 electric buses across multiple cities in India, which have cumulatively clocked more than 39 million kilometres

On an average, these buses can run between 140-180 kilometres after being charged fully for two-and-a-half to three hours, officials said.

Over 500,000 women visited Instamojo website in 2021 inquiring about setting up their business on the e-commerce platform, the report says

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has extended the contactless e-ticketing trial on its buses till September 30, as per an order issued here

Several essential documents, furniture and electronic equipments were damaged in the fire which was brought under control by 10.20 am, the official said.

These are recommendations looking at the country's needs, immediate requirements, concerns, and the plans of the government, says Ranjan

There was a section of women commuters who questioned the sustainability of the scheme, saying it comes nearly three months ahead of Delhi polls, wondered whether next govt will continue the programme

The govt is considering rationalising personal income tax rates to boost disposable income and give a fillip to consumer demand

The panel, headed by central board of direct taxes (CBDT) member Akhilesh Ranjan, also recommended 25 per cent corporation tax rate for companies, but without surcharges and cess

Also suggests increasing no-tax threshold to Rs 5 lakh

The government last month expanded the scope of the task force to look into five more areas

Kejriwal said free rides for women on all DTC and cluster buses will ensure their safety

The old DTC panel was set up by the government in November last year to review the Income Tax Act and to draft a new direct tax law in consonance with economic needs of the country

At present, a ride in a AC bus can cost anywhere between Rs 10 to 25

Transport Minister Satyendar Jain said some senior DTC officials have deposited their bribe money in DTC's bank accounts