Ambala, Panchkula to get Central aid for development
The Union Minister for Urban Employment and Poverty Alleviation, Ms Selja Kumari, said that the Central Government had taken several steps for urban development in the country under the National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM). Ms Selja said that there was no dearth of finances under these schemes launched by her …
Nabard can lend for rural roads
The Government decided to allow borrowing of funds from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development for achieving the rural road targets of Bharat Nirman. The additional funds for the programme will help in meeting the funding gaps. of Bharat Nirman.
DDA promises Master Plan by Dec
In the midst of the lingering chaos, there's hope that the year-long sealing-demolition issue will be finally put at rest by December. Delhi Development Agency (DDA) Vice-Chairman Dinesh Rai said the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (MPD-2021) would be notified by the year-end, giving a new lease of the life …
Kalam calls for an early PURA
President APJ Abdul Kalam advocated early implementation of the Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) project to bridge the rural-urban divide in the country. The project envisages establishing of integrated connectivities in rural India in terms of providing basic infrastructure. At the valediction of centenary celebrations of northern India …
Now special MCD panels
THE Delhi Government, along with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), would set up special committees in each of the MCD's 12 zones to monitor construction activity, government officials said. The decision was taken at a meeting held by Chief Secretary Delhi Government S. Regunathan, the officials added.
Focus on tourism in Lucknow
The year spells hectic activity in the tourism sector. While Lucknow will be a major gainer, Uttar Pradesh will witness a number of ambitious projects aimed at increasing the tourism potential of Uttar Pradesh. The tourism directorate has decided to launch a calendar to dedicate the coming year to the …
Nagaland Plan outlay at Rs 760 cr
The Annual Plan size of Nagaland for 2006-07 has been pegged at Rs 760 crore, inclusive of one-time special assistance of Rs 50 crore for projects of special priority interest to the State. The Plan size was decided today at a meeting between the Planning Commission Deputy Chairman, Mr Montek …
Schemes for construction of roads
The Rajasthan Minister for Tribal Area Development, Kanakmal Katara, has said that the implementation of schemes worth Rs. 3.87 crores for construction of roads in the tribal-dominated districts in southern parts of the State during 2005-06 would bring the region to the mainstream of development. Mr. Katara, dedicating the newly …
Route change: Metro told to steer clear of Qutab Minar
Qutab Minar may be allowed to keep towering over Delhi without having the Metro's elevated track alter its visual landscape. The Delhi Metro had last month proposed to shift the controversial track 300 metres further away from the original site
TRPAP programme boosts tourism in Chitwan
The Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme (Nepal) has provided a boost for promotion of domestic and external tourism in the region after it has been implemented in various VDCs of Chitwan district namely, Kaule, Shaktkhore, Siddhi and Korak for the past three years. The TRPAP programme introduced by the …
Express corridor being planned in Surat
An express corridor is being planned for mass rapid transport system (MRTS) in Surat, in Gujarat along the canal between Kamrej and Althan stretching about 27 km. The ambitious project, being undertaken jointly by Surat Municipal Corporation and the Surat Urban Development Authority, will span three phases and will cost …
Plan to make Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore slum-free
The Tamil Nadu Government will implement a massive housing scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 3200 crore under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission to make Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore slum-free cities. Work on the project will commence in 2007 and it will be completed in seven years, …
BMP survey on Bangalore slums and their woes on
A comprehensive survey of the population and basic facilities in the slum pockets of the City is being undertaken by the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike. The assistant revenue officer-level survey which was initiated in mid-July is said to be nearing completion.
CM lays stone for water project
The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, laid the foundation stone of a Rs 991-crore drinking water and sewerage project meant for 133 towns of the state at Malout. The Chief Minister said in the first phase work for providing 100 per cent water supply to 119 towns had been taken …
138 families dig in heels
The stalemate over providing land to 138 families living in the Tollygunge end of Gobindapur Rail Colony continues even as these families refused to move from their homes. Most other squatters have, however, vacated their homes. Families who live in the Tollygunge end of the rail colony remain firm on …
Delhi to soon have separate cycle track
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has informed the Delhi High Court that a segregated cycle track project along Ambedkar Nagar to Delhi Gate has been approval by the Delhi Government. Owing to the large number of cyclists using the roads, the MCD has proposed to construct a segregated cycle …
Delhi faces major demolition drive from today
Acting swiftly on orders issued by the Delhi High Court earlier this week, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Friday announced intensification of its ongoing demolition drive against unauthorised constructions across the Capital from this Saturday. "In view of the Court's orders we have decided to start the drive by …
