India's move to abolish its 62 cantonments is expected to release up to 1.61 lakh hectares of land. It will stimulate economic activity and provide welfare to economically weaker sections.
Military area within cantonments will now be converted into a military station, while civilian areas will merge with municipality. There are 62 cantonments in India.
PMO is reported to have sought comments from all cantonment boards on abolition of cantts. Army not happy with proposal, while civilians complain against restrictions.
Under the new rules, 8 equal value infrastructure projects have been identified, which the acquiring party can provide infra for in coordination with the concerned Service.
LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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