The project will build and upgrade 48 kilometres of new or existing stormwater drainage and construct 23 km of climate-resilient urban roads
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
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 ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi and will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday chaired the Kittur Development Authority meeting and approved an action plan worth Rs 10 crore
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 ...
DDA is planning a 'future-ready' capital and a '24-hour city' with an active nightlife having facilities similar to global megacities.
Kejriwal is the only leader with a vision for development: Sisodia
Kovind said on Sunday that without the development of the tribal community and the forest dwellers, growth of the society and the country cannot be done
The ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front will take out two processions across Kerala from February 13, explaining developmental activities of the government
Indiscriminate construction is destroying Uttarakhand
"Let the NEC discuss with every state and set targets for 2022 under Ease of Doing Business. It will be a major achievement," he said
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Imphal on Sunday where he will lay the foundation stones for several multipurpose projects
The government plans to set up a Development Finance Institution (DFI) in the next three to four months
Security and religion may become additional vetoes on climate change action
Prasad further said AI would become "meaningful" only when it brings in a "palpable improvement" in the quality of life of ordinary Indians
Speaking at the one-day special session of the Delhi Assembly held last week, Delhi Urban Development Minister Satyendar Jain had said the MLALAD fund has been suspended
The UK India Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, the premier agency focused on accelerating industrial development in the state.This collaborative partnership between the UKIBC and the Government of Gujarat will help to boost business and industrial development in the state. It will also aim to proactively enhance the business environment and strengthen collaboration with British businesses in Gujarat.The MoU was signed at a virtual roundtable by Neelam Rani, Managing Director, Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), Government of Gujarat and Kevin McCole, Managing Director, UKIBC in the presence of Peter Cook, Deputy High Commissioner, British Deputy High Commission - Ahmedabad, MK Das, Principal Secretary (Industries and Mines Department), Government of Gujarat and Arti Kanwar, Resident Commissioner & Commissioner (Investment Promotion), Government of ...
Book review of The Gated Republic: India's Public Policy Failures and Private Solutions
The economic slowdown has taken a toll on the state's industrial growth and consequently the collection of taxes, which is further putting a strain on its finances