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Union Budget proposes Rs 100 lakh crore for infrastructure
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The Central government will spend Rs 100 lakh crore on infrastructure upgradation over the next five years, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting Union Budget 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha on Friday.
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Govt to launch 'Study in India' initiative to target foreign students
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that three Indian institutions - two IITs and IISc - now figure in top 200 institutions in world university rankings and the government will start a programme 'Study in India' to encourage foreign students to
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Budget 2019-20: 'Gandhipedia' being developed to sensitise youth about pos
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 05(ANI) : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday informed Lower House of Parliament that 'Gandhipedia' is being developed to sensitise the youth about positive Gandhian values.
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Union Budget 2019-20: India to open new diplomatic missions, including 18
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Presenting the Union Budget 2019-20 in the Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 18 new diplomatic missions will be opened in Africa.
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Union Budget earmarks Rs 70,000 crore for public sector banks
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that Rs 70,000 crore would be given to the public sector banks to boost their capital and credit capacity.
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Centre to set up National Sports Education Board under Khelo India: Sithar
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that the government will set up National Sports Education Board under the Khelo India programme.
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NPAs worth Rs 4 lakh crore recovered in past four years
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The government has recovered non-performing assets (NPAs) worth Rs 4 lakh crore over the past four years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
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Budget 2019-20: 'Har Ghar Jal' for all rural houses by 2024, says Sitharam
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Jal Shakti Ministry will work with all states to provide water to all rural households by 2024 under the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'.
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Budget 2019-20: Government to improve youth skills in AI, robotics
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): The government plans to improve skills of youth in newer areas like artificial intelligence, big data and robotics which are valued highly within and outside the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
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Budget 2019:20: 'Govt to develop 75 thousand skilled entrepreneurs in agro
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 05 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government aims to develop 75,000 skilled entrepreneurs in agro-rural industries.
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Union Budget 2019-20: Sitharaman proposes to expand Swachh Bharat Mission
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 05 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday proposed to expand the Swachh Bharat mission to undertake sustainable solid waste management in every village of the country by harnessing latest technology.
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1.95 crore houses to be provided during 2019-20 to 2021-22 in second phase
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that 1.95 crore houses will be provided to eligible beneficiaries, during 2019-20 to 2021-22 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) - Gramin.
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