The Bikaner Development Authority Bill, 2025, passed by the Rajasthan Assembly, aims to establish a Bikaner Development Authority to regulate development activities in the Bikaner district. The bill was passed by voice vote, with the opposition Congress walking out of the House due to insufficient discussion. The bill was introduced …
Establishment of emergency service in 12 tehsils and a medical college at Gujranwala were among the nine development schemes approved by the Punjab government on Wednesday with an estimated cost of Rs9,793.131 million. Approval was also granted for the provision of sewerage system for union councils 117, 118 and 120 …
The government has so far released Rs 182.597 billion under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for various projects against total allocations of Rs 540 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14. According to the latest data of Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, Rs 37,250.403 million has been released for various …
The government has so far released Rs. 182.597 billion under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for various projects against total allocations of Rs. 540 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14. According to the latest data of Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, Rs. 37,250.403 million have been released for various …
Central Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Member of National Assembly, Dr. Imran Khattak has announced Rs 60 million under developmental package for Gandheri Union Council. Addressing a public gathering at Gandher Union Council, he said the allocated amount would be utilized for the construction of roads, streets besides replacing worn …
Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) has completed 9580 projects out of 14513 projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) earthquake hit areas and reaffirmed its commitment to complete rest ongoing projects on priority basis. It was told by the Director General Urban Development of ERRA Brig. …
With the appointment of community organizers in state municipal councils, plans are afoot to set up women run self-help groups for door-to-door collection of garbage, its segregation and recycling. The Goa state urban development agency (GSUDA) has appointed Vasco-based Celsa Antao as project officer to implement the centrally-sponsored Swarna Jayanti …
The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved six development projects with an outlay of Taka 961 crore, including the Basic Literacy Project, reports BSS. The Taka 453 crore literacy project is aimed to cover country’s 4.5 million people aged from 15-45 years. The project would be …
The meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is likely to approve different government projects worth Rs 270 billion today (Wednesday). Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will preside over the meeting, which is likely to approve 16 different government projects in water, agriculture and power sectors, according …
The Punjab government on Tuesday approved thirteen development schemes with an estimated cost of Rs 11,869.066 million. The approved development schemes included: Upgradation of Thalassemia Unit and Bone Marrow Transplant center at B.V. Hospital Bahalpur. (Revised) at a cost of Rs 908.632 million, Enhancing Vegetable Production in Punjab at a …
In a bid to make villages sustainable, the Aurangabad divisional commissionorate for the first time has undertaken the task of making eco-friendly development plans for them in tune with the needs of villagers. According to the directives of divisional commissioner Sanjeev Jaiswal, 1,988 villages from the eight districts of the …
The Assam government announced the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2014, a new industrial policy that would come into effect in the state from March 1. The new policy would be in place for a period of five years and has identified promotion of micro, small and medium enterprise …
A set of Guidelines on ‘Integrating science into humanitarian and development planning and practice to enhance community resilience’ has been developed by Melanie Duncan at University College London in collaboration with a number of contributors. The guidelines are designed to encourage humanitarian and development non-governmental organisation (NGO) practitioners to think …
The government has so far released Rs 179.364 billion under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for various projects against total allocations of Rs 540 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14. According to the latest data of Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, Rs 37,250.403 million have been released for various …
Taking cognizance of a petition alleging that activities of some PSUs in and around the Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tinsukia district have been affecting the environment, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre and the Assam Government. Acting on the petition filed by wildlife biologist …
The government has so far released Rs 179.364 billion under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for various projects against total allocations of Rs 540 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14. According to the latest data of Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, Rs 37,250.403 million have been released for various …
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved five development projects involving Tk 640 crore, including a pharmaceuticals park project. The pharmaceuticals park project involving Tk 331.86 crore aims at creating some 25,000 direct employments in the country, BSS reports. The approval was given at its meeting …
A newly constructed under ground drain of the town and an under construction irrigation canal formally inaugurated here on Sunday, reports BSS. Lawmaker of Chapainawabganj Sadar constituency M Abdul Wadud inaugurated the development project at a simple function at Shahibag of the town as the chief guest. Executive Engineer of …
Public-owned coal based power plants will have to contribute a minimum amount for a social development fund, which will be used for the benefit of residents living near the plant sites The government is now planning to introduce special benefit schemes for both residents living near coal-based power plant sites …
The state government is planning to take up massive programme for urban infrastructure development to improve the living standards of low income groups and and their economic development. This is as part of efforts to face the challenge of steep rise in population in urban areas with growth pegged at …
This report is a compilation of best practices on convergence of MGNREGA with other schemes from fourteen states across the country - Andhra Pradesh, A& N Islands, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal. Recognizing the need for …
