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 …
The government has so far released Rs 115.653 billion under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for various projects against the total allocations of Rs 540 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14. According to latest data of Ministry of Planning and Development, out of these allocations, Rs 25,863 million has …
The European Union signed a development grant with Ethiopia on Monday worth 212.4 million euros ($287.26 million) to help finance road construction and projects targeting maternal health and drought resilience. Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country after Nigeria, is midway through a five-year economic plan that foresees almost tripling the …
The United States has lost approximately 80,000 acres of coastal wetlands between 2004 and 2009 according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Much of this loss is blamed on development and has occurred in freshwater regions. Additionally, more than 70% of …
The Punjab government Wednesday approved five development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 11,730.303 million including Widening/Improvement of Shahdara Maqboolpura Narang Road in District Shiekhupura at the cost of Rs 664.974 million. These schemes were approved in the 18th Party of current fiscal year 2013-14. Provincial …
Double decker flyovers, developing the National Capital Region as a Common Economic Zone and a unified command for governance of Delhi are some of the promises made by ruling Congress on Wednesday in its assembly election manifesto. Original Source: http://www.aicc.org.in/press/manifesto%20delhi%202013-eng.pdf
Terms environment ministry’s memorandum unconstitutional. Madhav Gadgil, chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), has said that his report is far from “dead” and the unrest in the State is an aftermath of the “sabotage of democracy” caused by the denial of role to the local population, especially …
Pune: The notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) last month declaring about 60,000 sq km area of the Western Ghats as an eco-sensitive area (ESA) has been further amended to allow townships and area development projects of up to 50 hectare in the demarcated zone. The …
Deo Raises Issues Concerning Tribal People Pune: Corporate interests in mining pose the biggest threat to tribal communities, which has triggered an upsurge in left-wing extremism in certain areas, Union minister for tribal affairs V Kishore Chandra Deo said here on Tuesday. “The issue of mining by corporations in scheduled …
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved 'The Coastal Town Infrastructure Development Project' involving Tk 875 crore to pave the way for developing climate resilient infrastructures in eight coastal municipalities of the country. The approval came from an Ecnec meeting held at the NEC conference …
Congress on Monday announced a slew of populist measures including sops to farmers, students, unemployed youths, minorities, raising subsidised LPG cylinders from 9 to 12 and constitution of Vidhan Parishad in its manifesto for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. Original Source: http://www.aicc.org.in/press/madhya%20pradesh%20english%20manifesto%20-%2005.11.13.pdf
The Punjab Government on Wednesday has approved six development schemes of various Sectors with an estimated cost of Rs 5800.126 million. These schemes were approved in the 16th meeting of Provincial Development working Party of current fiscal year 2013-14 presided over by the Punjab Planning and Development Board Chairman, Muhammad …
The report of the Western Ghats ecology expert panel (WGEEP) is not against development but it supports sustainable development with protection of ecosystem and nature, said Madhav Gadgil in Kochi on Tuesday. Delivering the keynote address at a function organised by Indian association of lawyers, WGEEP chairman Gadgil said that …
The Prime Minister’s Project Monitoring Group will now start supervising the implementation of as many as 99 infrastructure projects, with investments worth Rs 3.6-lakh crore, already cleared by it. The projects, cleared by the PMG and the Cabinet Committee on Investments, include Sterlite Energy Ltd’s project worth Rs 12,000 crore, …
The Planning Commission of Pakistan has so far released Rs.98.215 billion under its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for various projects against the total allocations of Rs.540 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14. According to latest data of Planning Commission of Pakistan, out of these allocations, Rs.19863 million have been …
Strategic assessment of marine park recommends new policy whereby human activity must have a 'net benefit' Development along the Great Barrier Reef must be of "net benefit" to the condition of the reef under a plan released in Townsville on Friday by the federal environment minister, Greg Hunt, and his …
While transport has been an essential element in the rapid growth and economic development of Asia and the Pacific, the sector is now at a crossroads more than ever before. Rocketing demand for transport services is putting extreme pressure on existing infrastructure at a time when public budgets are constrained …
Global Financial Development Report 2014 is the second in a new World Bank series. It contributes to financial sector policy debates, building on new data, surveys, research, and country experience, with emphasis on emerging markets and developing economies. This year’s report focuses on financial inclusion—the share of individuals and firms …
The achievement of any meaningful development goals needs to change how develop and manage our cities. Rapid urbanization in developing countries demands a massive provision of infrastructure, public transportation, housing and jobs for their population, as well as a healthy environment. Consequently, urban areas in those countries contribute increasingly to …
The Kerala Perspective Plan 2030 (KPP) is a Government of Kerala initiative that will serve as the basis for implementation of a series of initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive growth of the economy. These initiatives will facilitate Kerala’s economy to leapfrog and to attain developmental parameters of high …
Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee Draft Election Manifesto 2013. The Election Manifesto states "The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee, in its Manifesto for Mizoram Assembly Elections in 2008, made a number of promises to the people of Mizoram. And according to the periodic evaluations conducted by the party over the last 54 …
