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…
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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…
Indore, Dec 31 (IANS) A major public health crisis has gripped Indore, India’s repeatedly awarded cleanest city, with reports of deaths and widespread illness linked to contaminated municipal water in the Bhagirathpura locality. While locals and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava claim up to seven deaths, MP Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated that official figures will only be released after a thorough evaluation by the government and medical experts to distinguish contamination-rela…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in the country is emerging as a strong catalyst for corridor-led investment, with nearly 80 per cent of surveyed existing users associating improved RRTS connectivity with enhanced economic opportunities in their region, a report showed on Friday.Perceptions of economic development are significantly reinforced where infrastructure upgrades are visible, increasing confidence by over 2.25 times. This translates into tangible real es…