India, China among worlds 3 largest economies by 2050
Research and Information System for the Non-aligned and Other Developing countries (RIS) has suggested in its South-Asia Development and Co-operation Report 2004, that India and China will emerge among the world's three largest economies by 2050. Helped by robust recovery of the US economy and strong growth in China and …
8% growth possible, says World Bank
The World Bank said that an 8 per cent rate of economic growth was possible for India, provided the government stepped up reforms, including measures to contain fiscal deficit and wasteful subsidies.
M.P. to give big role for people
The Madhya Pradesh Governor, Ramprakash Gupta, today reiterated the commitment of the new Bharatiya Janata Party Government to a decentralised system of governance and emphasised that the alternative system being introduced in place of the district governments would ensure maximum participation of people in governance and timely disposal of cases …
Khurana`s focus on rural development
The Rajasthan Governor, Madan Lal Khurana, unfurled the National Tricolourt at a State-level function marking the 55th Republic Day at Sawai Man Singh Stadium here today. Mr Khurana, in his message, called upon the people to participate in the development process to ensure the emancipation of common men and spelt …
Rs 1,000 crores sought for development of Konkan
The Mumbai Regional Congress Committee has demanded that the Maharashtra state government sanction a Rs 1,000 crore package for the development of Konkan region. The party has organised a Konkan Mahotsav at Lalbaug, the heart of the city's mill area where most migrants from Konkan reside.
Sheila`s stress on Statehood Bill
The Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit, today exhorted the people of the Capital to come forward and join hands with the Government in impressing upon the Centre to pass the Statehood Bill in the forthcoming session of the current Parliament.
Agri, pharma, energy sectors vital to spur growth: Kalam
The President, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, today said sectors such as agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals and science and technology should enhance efficiency and productivity to facilitate a faster growth of national development. Interest rates from the banks need to be more proactive to stimulate the growth of the right type of …
Cauvery delta ryots want more procurement centres
The Cauvery Delta Farmers' Welfare Association has urged the State Government to open more procurement centres in the district to procure the samba paddy raised in 25,000 acres with borewell water, which would be coming to harvest soon. In a memorandum to the district collector, the association president, Mr G. …
Rs 108 crore for development of rural areas
The Centre has released an additional sum of Rs 108 crore for the development of rural areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed said today.Each panchayat would get Rs 4 lakh, over and above of Rs 1.5 lakh already sanctioned for the …
Multilateralism should prevail: Shourie
One of the highlights of the third day's programme at the World Economic Forum summit was a special address by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin which was followed by a panel session on
e-governance is the new buzz word
The Belur Declaration has been announced through which the State Government has set the rules to strengthen the panchayat raj system and local bodies to ensure decentralisation of power. This was announced by Minister for Rural Water Supply K.B.Koliwad at the state-level convention
PM takes feel-good factor further
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee informally kicked off the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign for the Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra, by announcing a drought-relief package for Maharashtra and coming out with measures aimed at wooing the electorally important Dhangar (shepherd) community. Though he carefully chose not to attack …
Chhattisgarh unveils schemes
The BJP Government in Chhattisgarh has initiated a series of programmes for educated unemployed, financial assistance to small and marginal farmers and opening up of cheap food centres.
329 proposals cleared
The Rural Development Ministry has cleared 329 proposals worth Rs 299.11 crore for Madhya Pradesh under phase-II of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana during 2002-03
March against Endosulphan by Kgod panel
An all party delegation from Kasargod district of Kerala recently took out a march upto the state legislative assembly demanding a total ban on the use of the deadly Endosulphan. The other demands of the delegation were to make arrangements for the treatment and rehabilitation of all those affected by …
N-E can act as economic bridge to South Asia: PM
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on said it was time for India to look towards its north-east as an area of exceptional strength and prospects. "When the people think of the North-East, they have so far tended to think only of its problems. We should now change that perspective. We …
NCAER raises GDP forecast to 8 pc
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has revised its forecast of gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 6.98 per cent it made in October 2003 to 8 per cent during the current fiscal year because of "perceptible change" both in the earlier forecast of normal monsoon and an …
PM for making North-East as bridge to SE Asia
The North-Eastern region could become an economic bridge-head for trade with South-East Asian countries by using its locational advantage, the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, said on Tuesday. "India is working actively to promote regional and sub-regional trade and economic promotion. Our North-Eastern states can become our economic bridgehead …
