In reply to question by DMK MP Raja, Union Minister Manohar Lal says CCS 3 will be ready by 30 April, while CCS 1 and 2 will be completed by June and July end.
Special Purpose Vehicles, with their dedicated team of data, tech and engineering experts, have played crucial role in successfully implementing projects under Smart Cities Mission.
Initial allocation of Rs 82,576.57 cr was reduced to Rs 63,669.93 cr in revised estimates. House panel has recommended ministry probe reasons, take corrective measures to utilise funds.
The city GDP metric will help policymakers with better socio-economic and infrastructure planning and attract private investment to develop cities as “engines of growth”.
MoHUA planning 7km-long underground metro corridor to connect all 10 new govt office buildings, India Gate, Bharat Mandapam & proposed Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum with Delhi Metro.
While Rs 35,000-crore 7GPRA project is being implemented on self-finance basis, sale of space at proposed commercial centre is likely to generate Rs 6,000 cr-7,000 cr in revenue.
Several departments and agencies under housing ministry have 10-50% posts lying vacant, according to response given in Rajya Sabha. CPWD has 27% of sanctioned posts vacant.
Working groups will examine reforms at political level, administrative changes, redefining the role of parastatal organisations & capacity building at local level, among others.
Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.
Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.
The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.
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