Urban development package announced
Union Minister for Urban Development Ananth Kumar on Tuesday announced a package involving a total outlay of Rs 101.16 crore to Assam during the current financial year for urban development, sources said in Guwahati.
Bengal seeks DFID help to improve Kolkata slums
The West Bengal government has sought financial assistance of Department for International Development (DFID) of UK for the development of Kolkata's slum areas, urban development minister Ashok Bhattacharya said.
Slum upgradation is more beneficial than rehabilitation, says report
Improving conditions in Mumbai's slum is more effective than to giving slum dwellers free apartments under a builder-friendly scheme, according to the S.S. Tinaikear Committee report. The report says the three dacade-old policy of improving slum environments has worked well.
River integration plan revived
The Union Ministry of Water Resources is to integrate the rivers of the country and conservation of water in order to escape from floods calamity.
Villagers exchange milk for water
The villagers of a remote part of Makwanpur district swap water with curd or buttermilk happily. This interesting and unbelievable custom is in practice in the village as there is scarcity of drinking water in the village.
Drive for slum-free NDMC zones
The Countdown to make the New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC) area a "slum free zone" has begun. The recent meeting between the Union Urban Development Minister, Ananth Kumar, and the NDMC Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Subhash Sharma and Ram Bhaj, respectively, has given to boost to this ambitious project.
Himachal Pradesh to organise "jeep safaris"
Undeterred by the poor response of tourists to sight-seeing flights, the Himachal Tourism Development Corporation is planning to organise "jeep safaris" with an eye on summer tourists. Originating from Chandigarh, the "safari" will pass through Narkanda, Rampur, Sarhan, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo and Manali to terminate at Chandigarh.
New Shimla suffers shortage of water
Even as the Municipal Corporation claims enough availability of water, the residents of the New Shimla locality have made representation to the Commissioner complaining about water shortage in the locality.
KMC to raise Rs 1000 cr via bonds to upgrade city facilities
Kolkata municipal Corporation has reason to rejoice for it will now be able to raise Rs 1000 crore by way of bonds for upgrading facilities in the city. This follows a revaluation of assets of KMC by Srei International Finance which has substantially hiked KMC's asset base.
Coastal development high on UDF agenda: Chief Minister
The Kerala state government is planning to implement an ambitious Rs 500 crore Coastal Development Project (CDP) aimed at the comprehensive development of the coastal areas in the State by providing better infrastructural facilities to the people living in those areas, Chief Minister A K Antony said.
Haryana Government to spend Rs 100 crore on rural roads
The Haryana Government has decided to spend Rs 100 crore on construction, upgradation and strengthening of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, the Central Road Fund and other such schemes during 2002-03.
AP ranks second in inflow of tourists
Andhra Pradesh accounts for 10 out of 20 top places visited by tourists in south India. According to another report of the Government of India, Andhra Pradesh ranked second in total tourist inflow from 1997 with 4.80 crore visitors.
India, Australia sign MoU on tourism
India and Australia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase tourist arrivals from either country and to increase bilateral cooperation in the sphere of tourism.
' Infrastructure development crucial for growth'
Improving infrastructure facilities and removing barriers hindering inter-state trade in the country were the key points raised by participants at the sixth summit of chief secretaries organised by the PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry today.
Water management
To tackle water scarcity in the Chhattisgarh capital, the World Bank has made several proposals to the state government, including ban on tubewell digging and handing over drinking water supply to the private sector.
India to jointly promote tourism with neighbours
India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh have joined hands to promote tourism in the region. Financed by the Asian Development Bank, the project titled South Asian Sub-regional Cooperation is aimed at improving regional cooperation in tourism, transport and infrastructure, energy and environment.
Secretaries meet on NCR development
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising the sixth summit of chief secretaries in Surajkund on 19 April. The summit will consider recommendations for development of the National Capital Region, tourism, infrastructure and value added tax. PHDCCI northern regional development council chairman Ashok Khanna said that the summit …
MCD, Delhi Police fined for lapse
The Delhi High Court today imposed a fine on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi(MCD) and the Delhi Police as it was not satisfied with their replies on how a building had come up inside the Sainik Farms despite a specific order banning construction activity there.
LSP to observe MP Bachao week from May 4
Loktantrik Samajwadi Party(LSP) has decided to observe ' Madhya Pradesh Bachao' week beginning from May 4 to create awareness among masses and build up pressure on Madhya Pradesh state government to evolve a policy for addressing civic amenities issues.
