Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced an ambitious ₹13,700 crore investment to enhance Delhi’s transport infrastructure and tackle pollution and congestion. The plan includes ₹12,500 crore in central funding and an additional ₹1,200 crore from the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF), aiming to modernise urban mobility in the national … [Read more...] about Plan Unveiled to Transform Delhi’s Transport Network
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Removal Begins After Court Directive
Steps are underway to remove hazardous waste from the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal. This comes after a stern directive from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which ordered authorities to act promptly to clear the site of its toxic remnants. The waste is a grim reminder of the December 1984 gas leak, where the release of methyl isocyanate … [Read more...] about Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Removal Begins After Court Directive
Uttar Pradesh Celebrates ‘Sanskriti Utsava’ to Honor Cultural Heritage
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the grand ‘Sanskriti Utsava’, a cultural extravaganza scheduled from January 2 to January 26, 2025. Organized as part of the Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrations, this event aims to promote emerging talent in classical, semi-classical, and folk arts while showcasing the state's rich cultural … [Read more...] about Uttar Pradesh Celebrates ‘Sanskriti Utsava’ to Honor Cultural Heritage
MoSPI’s 2025 Surveys: Shaping India’s Future
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to launch a series of transformative surveys in January 2025, covering crucial sectors like health, education, telecommunications, and labor dynamics. Conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), these surveys are designed to deliver detailed, district-level insights … [Read more...] about MoSPI’s 2025 Surveys: Shaping India’s Future
India’s Climate Journey: Striving for Sustainable Growth
India has made considerable progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, signaling a positive shift towards a more sustainable future. In 2020, the country saw a notable decrease of 7.93% in emissions compared to the previous year. This drop is part of a broader effort by India to separate its economic growth from the rise in carbon … [Read more...] about India’s Climate Journey: Striving for Sustainable Growth
Delhi’s New Scheme for Gurudwara Priests
In a move to support religious leaders, the Delhi Government recently launched the ‘Pujari Granthi Samman’ scheme. Announced by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on December 30, 2024, the scheme offers financial assistance to Gurudwara priests in the region. Registration for the initiative began on December 31, 2024.Financial Aid for … [Read more...] about Delhi’s New Scheme for Gurudwara Priests