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ADB approves USD 181 million loan to enhance urban infrastructure in Ahmed
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a press release by ADB, Ahmedabad and its peripheral areas have seen rapid industrial growth, significantly contributing to Gujarat's economic development.
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Republic of Congo: Transforming climate crisis into an opportunity to end
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a press release by The World Bank, the Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) emphasizes that the Republic of Congo could realize a substantial reduction in poverty rates, with rural areas potentially experiencing a 40 per cent decline and urban areas a 20 per cent reduct
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Paytm CEO meets with Gujarat CM, discusses collaborations on digital payme
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"He also expressed his desire to contribute through his operations to the Gift City becoming a global finance hub. Apart from this, he also suggested a tie-up with state municipalities for digital payment system for street fairs and small shopkeepers in urban areas of Gujarat," the CMO wrote
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More than Rs 18 lakh crores invested since 2014 in transformation of our c
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Addressing the gathering, the minister said that there was a time when India used to be categorised as a 'reluctant urbanizer'. Urban development had faced neglect as only Rs 1.78 lakh crores were invested in urban areas between 2004 to 2014, according to a press release by the Ministry of H
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Axis Bank plans to open 500 branches in 2023-24
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Of these to-be-opened branches, 50 per cent would be in rural and semi-urban areas, Amitabh Chaudhry, managing director and chief executive officer, of Axis Bank said after the opening of its 5,000th branch in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
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PM Modi to launch ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme for traditional artisans, crafts
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
This comprehensive scheme will benefit artisans and craftspeople in rural and urban areas across India. It encompasses eighteen traditional crafts, including carpenter, boat maker, armourer, blacksmith, hammer and tool kit maker, locksmith, goldsmith, potter, sculptor, stone breaker, cobb
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PM Modi to launch ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme for traditional artisans, crafts
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"PM Vishwakarma" represents a significant stride toward preserving India's cultural heritage, empowering skilled artisans, and promoting the rich tradition of craftsmanship that has endured for generations. The primary objective is to enhance the quality and reach of products and services
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Himachal govt to provide Rs 5000-10,000 rent to affected families in relie
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"The rent admissible shall be Rs. 5000/- per month in rural areas and Rs. 10000/- per month in urban areas. The rent will be paid in direct benefit transfer (DBT) mode to the eldest female member of the family. The day the family moves to their own house/accommodation, the monthly rent will
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MP CM Chouhan announces to reduce food price from Rs 10 to Rs 5 a plate un
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Speaking on the occasion, Chouhan said, “We started the Deendayal Rasoi Yojana in 2017 and now under the yojana, the thali food will be made available at Rs 5 instead of Rs 10 a plate. Mobile kitchens will also be started soon in urban areas to provide food to labourers at an afford
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ValueMomentum Partners with United Way and the Nirmaan to Bridge Gaps in R
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 21: As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) mission, ValueMomentum’s “SHEE” program is working with the United Way and the Nirmaan Organization to improve access to healthcare in rural and semi-urban areas, especially for primary, intensive
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Study finds silent hazard lurking underneath major global cities
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A new research from Northwestern University has connected underground climate change to the shifting earth underneath urban areas. As the ground heats up, it also deforms. These phenomena result in excessive ground movement and cracking owing to expansions and contractions, which eventually
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Odisha CM Patnaik launches 'Ama Pokhari' project for development of urban
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched 'Ama Pokhari' project to rejuvenate all water bodies in the urban areas of the state.
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