Local, urban bodies to get Rs 159 cr.
Himachal Chief Minister P.K. Dhumal said that the government would provide Rs 159 crore to the local and urban bodies for development in the next five years.
SC's interim formula on Cauvery waters
Requesting the Cauvery River Authority headed by the Prime Minister to resolve the water dispute at the earliest, the Supreme Court fixed an interim formula, directing Karnataka to release to Tamil Nadu 9,000 cusecs of water daily till November 6 and thereafter around 6,000 cusecs of water everyday till November …
Builders join move to save rainwater
Maharashtra has embarked on a programme to promote rainwater harvesting and management and recycling of water with a particular focus on Mumbai. Brihan Mumbai Mahanagar Palika has issued a general notification calling for all new buildings constructed after last October to have a waste recycling and a rain water conservation …
Clearance catch in tourism mega deal
The West Bengal government announced Bengal's biggest joint venture tourism project, to be implemented in the Sunderbans. But there is a catch: its implementation is subject to approval from the union forest and environment ministry.
Cycle rally against pollution
Twenty nine cyclists of Airads Ltd, a aleading advertising agency, have set out on a Delhi-Agra cycle rally to spread the message of a "pollution free environment". The rally was flagged off by chairman of Airads, Rajeev Gupta, on Oct 25.
Mumbai slum model for Delhi
Giving a strong indication that the existing policy of relocation of slums was not only under "scrutiny" but also being reviewed, the Union Urban Development Authority Ministry has asked Delhi Development Authority and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to explore the possibility of "in-situ" development of slum clusters in Delhi …
Bhagidari workshop proves to be bureaucrats' day at lectern
The 16th workshop on Bhagidari - the Delhi government's scheme for public participation in governance is being held. The entire day was spent by 300 participants including 60 RWAs and officials of DDA, DJB, Discoms, MCD and NDMC today putting into action the Delhi government's dream of bringing people closer …
MMC to spend Rs 66.31 lakh on development projects
With funds no more a problem with the Urban Development Minister, Digambar Kamat hailing from Margao city, Goa, the Margao Municipal Council has planned a number of development projects at an estimated cost of Rs 66.31 lakh in the current financial year.
Extra development package for Bihar
The Center has sanctioned an additional development package of nearly Rs 45,000 crore to Bihar. The package aims at strengthening the power sector, road communication, setting up of an ordnance factory and an international airport, and connecting railways with ports.
Anant Kumar for urban reforms
Union Minister for Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation Anant Kumar said that good quality life in urban areas is the need of the hour and for good governance,. issues like environment, infrastructure, community participation, resource mobilisation, etc. are to be addressed immediately. Mr. Kumar was addressing the delegates at "City …
Training for heads of urban local bodies begins today
A major exercise to train heads of urban local bodies to help them deliver an effective and transparent administration even while following government guidelines and setout procedures, is all set to take off this week. Initially, 50 chairpersons and 50 vice chairpersons of municipal bodies from all over the Tamil …
National workshop on rural housing
The Ministry of Rural Development has organised a national workshop on rural housing and habitat in collaboration with the Council for Advancement of People's Action and Rural Technology on October 18 and 19. The workshop is meant to sensitise the government and non-Government agencies about the opportunities and funds availability …
Floating restaurant on Lake Chilika to boost tourism
Next time when you visit Chilika, don't forget to dine abroad M L Irrawadi, the twin hulled catamaran carrying the only floating restaurant of Orissa. It answers a long standing demand of tour operators trying to sell Asia's largest brackish water lagoon as the ultimate tourist destination in Orissa. With …
Slum-free Lucknow in 2 yrs: Tandon
Urban Development and Housing Minister Lalji Tandon has declared that within two years' time, the Uttar Pradesh State Capital, Lucknow will be made free of slums. He also assured that similar programme would be launched in all the Nagar Nigams.
Over 5000 km cement road to be built by June '03
It seems the prayers of cement manufacturers have finally been answered. Union ministry for rural development, which is implementing the Rs 60000 crore Prime Minister Village Road Project (PMVRP) is launching a pilot project, whereby a total more than 5000 km of cement concrete roads would be constructed by June …
Rs 20 crore plan to develop slums
After being deprived of basic amenities for several years, the dwellers of 376 slums in the Old City, Hyderabad can now heave a sigh of relief as the Quali Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority has prepared an action plan with an outlay of Rs 20 crore for the development of …
Infrastructure project launched in Rajasthan
The Asian Development Bank funded urban infrastructure development project was launched in Kota with the laying of foundation stones for construction of a flyover and a water reservoir. The project, being implemented at the six divisional headquarters in Rajasthan, will entail an expenditure of Rs 231.86 crores.
Rs 90 lakh for slum development
The local municipal corporation in Punjab has passed a Rs 105.50 crore annual Budget for 2002-2003 with a special provision for Rs 90 lakh for development of slums.
Work on Narmada dam height to be completed today
The worked on raising the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam from 90 to 95 metres across the Narmada river at Kevadia, about 120 kms from Baroda, Gujarat, will be completed on Friday, the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited Chairman, Mr. Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, said today. Soon after this, the construction of …
