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 …
NEW DELHI: "The Economic Survey serves as a vital input for the Budget and the 2011-12 report has 14 new ideas and alternative policy prescriptions," finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. The Economic Survey, a report card on the health of the economy in the past year, said rapid …
NEW DELHI, 16 MARCH: Following are some of the key highlights of the Union Budget 2012-13, presented by finance minister Mr Pranab Mukherjee in the Parliament today. *Tax burden for individuals to come down: Income tax exemption limit raised from Rs 1,80,000 to Rs 2,00,000; 10 per cent tax for …
BHUBANESWAR: At least 37 million people in Odisha defecate in the open! The just released Census 2011 for sanitation and water indicate it. The total households, as per the Census, stand at 96,61,085 out of which 75,35,646 - 78 per cent - do not have toilets. Taking five persons in …
Sees manufacturing leading growth; market unimpressed The Economic Survey's prediction of a rebound in growth to close to 8 per cent levels in the coming financial year and 8.6 per cent in the year after failed to cheer investors. The BSE Sensex tanked by over 200 points to close at …
The Railway Budget has yet again failed to provide any budgetary provision for new rail lines despite a feasibility survey having been completed by the Railways. Though some new rail lines have now been placed for evaluation before the Planning Commission, there was nothing encouraging for the state’s industry. The …
The World Bank has announced $4.3 billion financial aid to India through a new innovative and flexible financing arrangement to help the country fight poverty. This arrangement, while facilitating a $4.3 billion increase in support to India, is designed to maintain International Bank for Reconstruction and Development's (IBRD) - which …
The House Family size 6-8, number of members in a typical Indian family, going by the single largest segment. A quarter of all families (24.9%) have that many members, followed by families of 4 members (22.7%), 5 members (18.8%), 3 members (13.6%), 2 members (9.7%) and 9 or more members …
Even after 7 years, big chunk of JNNURM phase-1 projects still on paper; phase-2 may be announced in April The proposed phase-2 of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) may see allocations double, though close to half of the phase-1 projects remain pending, especially in the case of …
The first-ever agricultural survey — on the lines of the annual economic survey — has found “inefficiency” in agricultural markets and suggested bringing the markets and related infrastructure under the Viability Gap Funding to attract private investment. The State of Indian Agriculture tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday by …
Tata Steel has flagged off the preparatory work of underground mining project at its Sukinda Chromite Mine (SCM), which has an annual chromite ore beneficiation facility of 6.5 lakh tonne. "Mining at SCM is fully-mechanised at present. The roadmap ahead is to operate underground mines. This will go a long …
With land acquisition being a major challenge for undertaking projects in the metropolis, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) plans to follow a model from Gujarat where land owners are made partners in the developmental projects. The MMRDA, which plans to develop a 126-km-long multi-modal corridor(MMC) running from Virar …
A national workshop in Hyderabad deliberated on adivasi rights and the organisation of legal clinics, addressing the issues faced by the vulnerable communities among them.
Budget 2012 will probably carry some regional sops in the form of continuation of exemptions on excise given in the North East states plus some existing subsidies on transportation. One does not expect these to be withdrawn probably because the government feels the sensitivity of NE issues is more important …
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha has set an example for other states with the success of the Odisha Forestry Sector Development Project (OFSDP) in regeneration, conservation and protection of mangrove forests. “Since interventions in mangrove areas in Odisha providing shelter against tidal waves and also additional livelihoods are quite successful and appreciable, there …
India has attempted to re-introduce differentiation between developed and developing countries, the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, in the discussions on emission reduction under the Durban Platform. The agreement arrived at Durban to embark on a new global regime, including all countries had been silent on the issue of …
The Corporate Affairs Ministry has suggested some ‘fine-tuning’ of the new mines bill, which is being examined by a parliamentary panel and provides for profit sharing by mining firms with the project-affected people, among other provisions. Questioning a clause in the new bill that provides for issuing at least one …
JAIPUR: In its efforts to make Rajasthan a slum-free state, the government has been able to secure funds from the Centre for construction of 6,666 concrete houses under integrated housing and slum development programme (IHSDP). In a total project cost of Rs 211 crore, the Central government has agreed to …
A standing committee of the Legislature comprising members from the Assembly and the Council will oversee the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and other rural development schemes to put an end to embezzlement of its funds. Responding to a demand made by the Opposition in …
Works to be completed within 27 months: Palani Manickam The National Highways Department has sanctioned Rs.1,402 crore for laying four-lane on the national highway from Vikkiravandi to Thanjavur, said S. S. Palani Manickam, Union Minister of State for Finance, here on Friday. He told reporters that the works would be …
This budget should put the economy on steroids by fixing the fisc. Economic developments since the last budget have shown that making advance assessments about the economic environment is challenging. In fact, such developments lend credence to the maxim, “hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.” The worst …
