Articles for Governance

Govt readies huge development package for Jammu & Kashmir

Estimated to be to the tune of Rs 50,000 crore, it will cover areas like tourism, power, health, water resources and infrastructure development

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India's building automation & control systems market to grow at 22pc by 2020: Report

A new report by TechSci Research says the rising demand for sophisticated electronic security and lighting systems from commercial complexes will drive growth

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Raj Cabinet approves seven investment proposals worth Rs 3,981 cr

The companies interested in investing money will be given customised packages under Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme - 2014 to set up their facilities in the state, said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rajendra Rathore

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Swachh Bharat: Delhi leads in construction of public toilets

With construction of 5,776 community and public toilet seats since the launch of the Swachh Bharat mission in October 2014, it is followed by Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Chandigarh and Karnataka

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Smart City competition gets underway

Every state government will evaluate all cities/towns based on four broad criteria - existing service levels in city/town institutional systems and capacities, self-financing and past track record and reforms - and nominate the top performers as per the number assigned to each state

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Cities raising Rs 50 cr to be chosen for 'Smart City' project

In Maharashtra, the cities which have the capacity to raise an initial fund of Rs 50 crore and additionally spend Rs 200 crore annually for next five years, will be selected for the 'Smart City' project

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Smart Cities: Centre passes the baton to states

Imagine a relay race that is also a marathon. That’s how it is going to be with Smart Cities, it seems. With the launch of the Smart Cities and AMRUT missions, the onus is firmly on the states now to make a dash for the finish line

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50 nations, including India, sign agreement on China-led AIIB

The agreement for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, designed to finance infrastructure construction in the continent, specifies members’ shares, governance structure and policy-making mechanism

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