Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is closely watching the Union Budget with heightened expectations on Sunday, as the State looks for fresh announcements that could accelerate infrastructure growth, strengthen its manufacturing base, and improve urban development.With the State positioned as one of India’s leading industrial and export hubs, policymakers and industry stakeholders alike are keen on budgetary support for industrial corridors, port connectivity, logistics, and large-scale urban infr…
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Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma departed for New Delhi on Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m. to hold a series of important meetings with senior Union Ministers aimed at accelerating development initiatives and strengthening the state’s infrastructure and public welfare systems. During his visit, the Chief Minister is scheduled to meet the Union Health Minister and former BJP President J.P. Nadda.The discussions will primarily focus on issues related to Rajasthan under…
Gandhinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken a significant people-centric decision to allot government land free of cost to municipalities for public welfare projects in towns and cities across the state.To ensure greater transparency in urban administration and the timely delivery of basic amenities to citizens of the state, municipalities in Gujarat will now be easily allotted land free of cost for developing 11 types of essential infrastructure facilities.As a r…
Gandhinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Sunday announced a major policy decision aimed at accelerating urban development and improving administrative transparency by allowing municipalities to obtain government land free of cost for key public infrastructure projects. Under the new arrangement, municipalities will no longer be required to pay 25 to 50 per cent of the jantri rate for government land used for specified civic works.Until now, municipalities seeking government land for …
Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat’s steady progress in urban development over the past two decades is increasingly reflected in large-scale public infrastructure projects, with Atal Sarovar in Rajkot emerging as a standout example.Developed under the Rajkot Smart City project, the lake has attracted over 1.4 million visitors since it was opened to the public, underscoring its growing popularity as a recreational and cultural hub.Gujarat’s planned urban development journey began in 2005, whe…
Ahmedabad, Jan 16 (IANS) The Gujarat government led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, continues to advance its goal of strengthening urbanisation and improving ease of living across the state. As cities expand, newly merged areas often face gaps in basic services, and the administration has prioritised filling these gaps through targeted infrastructure projects.In this direction, Navsari Municipal Corporation (NMC) has taken a major step by launching a ₹112-crore integrated water supply and d…
Lucknow, Jan 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday gave a detailed account of the state’s transformation from a “bottleneck to breakthrough” province, elucidating how big-ticket projects and focussed governance has spurred it on a fast growth track.Addressing a special press conference, the Chief Minister hailed the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) platform for serving as a powerful example of the new work culture of a ‘New India’.He tol…
Gandhinagar, Jan 6 (IANS) Taking forward its mission of developing world-class cities and providing efficient civic amenities including clean drinking water, the Gujarat government has fast-tracked a slew of projects to build robust water supply chains across the state.“Urban water resources have been increased by 92.97 MLD while transmission systems have been expanded by 528.35 KM in 2025,” said the government in a statement.It also informed that the daily water supply has been ensured in 1…
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Har Ghar Ko Chhat”, the Gujarat government has set a target of constructing more than 5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) over the next five years, said Minister Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday. Briefing the media after a state cabinet meeting held in Gandhinagar, Vaghani said the Prime Minister has resolved to construct over one crore houses across the country under PMAY in the coming five ye…
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Surat is emerging as a frontrunner to become India’s first major slum-free city with a population exceeding 70 lakh, reflecting the long-term impact of the ambitious urban reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, said spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday. Briefing the media after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Vaghani said that over the past two decades, the population livi…