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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Doon residents upset over lack of transparency in beautification projects
Dehradun: For over a month, beautification work has been underway at four major landmarks in Dehradun. However, many residents have expressed dissatisfaction at being excluded from the planning process once again. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dehradun Smart City Limited (DSCL) is executing landscaping and beautification efforts at Dilaram Chowk, Clock Tower, Sai Mandir Chowk, and Kuthal Gate, in addition to drainage upgrades at ISBT. According to officials, the projects, estimated to cost Rs 10 crore, aim to transform available spaces with modular designs that not only enhance cleanliness but also attract tourists. Sources told TOI that these projects were assigned to DSCL to utilise leftover funds after the dissolution of Smart Cities Mission by March 31 this year. "Extensive beautification was already carried out just a year and a half ago for the Global Investors' Summit, costing taxpayers lakhs. Now we're starting from scratch again instead of maintaining existing work. This is a blatant misuse of resources," said social activist Anoop Nautiyal. He also criticised the lack of public engagement. "Citizen involvement was completely absent from the process. If plans were shared publicly, feedback and suggestions could be included. Lakhs were spent to build Brahmakamal Chowk, only to dismantle it later. The Clock Tower has undergone multiple redesigns in recent years. This culture of working in silos is disappointing, and authorities must change their mindset," Nautiyal added. Administrative officials, however, claim that the revamped landmarks will reflect local 'pahadi' aesthetics and will help streamline traffic with new slip roads and signals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Most of the work will be done by the end of June," said DSCL ACEO Tirath Pal. The only major active Smart City project remaining in Dehradun after this is the Rs 206 crore Green Building initiative. Meanwhile, civic bodies also voiced concerns, particularly as the Clock Tower area falls under the jurisdiction of Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC). "Multiple agencies working independently often lead to coordination and maintenance issues, as we've seen with previous projects," said a senior DMC official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
NDTV
11-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
100 To 150 Missiles Every Year: Inside India's New BrahMos Production Unit
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The state-of-the-art unit is built under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, which consists of six key nodes - Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot. The Lucknow unit will assemble and test the existing supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and also produce the lighter, next-generation (NG) variants that will dramatically boost India's precision-strike capabilities from land, air, and sea. The Lucknow unit will assemble and test the existing supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and also produce the lighter, next-generation (NG) variants that will dramatically boost India's precision-strike capabilities from land, air, and sea. What Is BrahMos? BrahMos is a universal precision-strike missile that can be launched from land, sea, and air platforms. It is designed for day-and-night operations in all weather conditions. With multi-role, multi-target, and multi-platform capabilities, BrahMos has earned the reputation of a true force multiplier on the modern battlefield. It has undergone over 100 successful test firings. About The BrahMos Production Unit The facility is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles annually and will later scale up to produce 100 to 150 next-generation variants each year. It is developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Scientific Production Association of Machine-Building). The unit will produce missiles which will have a range of 290 to 400 km and will fly at a top speed of Mach 2.8 (approximately 3,430 kmph). The BrahMos missile uses a "fire and forget" guidance system for high-precision strikes, IANS reported. The next-generation BrahMos variant is significantly lighter at 1,290 kg (down from 2,900 kg), enabling fighter jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI to carry up to three missiles instead of just one. Inside The Facility And What It Offers The missile unit has been constructed at a cost of Rs 300 crore on 80 hectares of land provided free of charge by the Uttar Pradesh government. The foundation stone for the facility was laid in 2021, and the entire project was completed in a short span of just three and a half years. The Lucknow unit will also house the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant, officially known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex, for producing aerospace-grade materials critical for defence systems. A separate facility -- the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) -- will also have its foundation stone laid during the event. DTIS will serve as a dedicated hub for testing and certifying a wide range of defence products. The corridor was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit. Uttar Pradesh is the second state, after Tamil Nadu, to establish a dedicated defence corridor.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Review meeting: U.P. minister takes Udyami Mitras to task over pending MoUs
Uttar Pradesh industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' on Monday took Udyami Mitras to task at the monthly review meeting after several cases of pending status of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at the Nivesh Sarathi portal were reported. For the review meeting, 118 Udyami Mitras assembled at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar. CEO of Invest UP Vijay Kiran Anand and principal secretary, Industrial development department, Alok Kumar were also present. During the session, the Invest UP CEO quizzed Udyami Mitras of various districts after the current status of MoUs in their respective districts was not updated. These MoUs were signed by the state government at the Global Investors' Summit in February 2023. The minister asked Udyami Mitras of Hathras, Kanpur, Pratapgarh, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Lucknow about the reason for the pending status of MoUs in their respective districts. When Udyami Mitras were not able to give a suitable reply, the minister asked them to come prepared for the meeting next time. Speaking on the occasion, the minister told Udyami Mitras to chase every investor till the time the MoUs are rolled out. 'You will have to pursue every investor and address all his queries,' he told Udyami Mitras. 'It is due to investment-friendly perception of the state that investors are coming to Uttar Pradesh. This perception has been built over the period due to constant efforts of PM Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath,' Nandi said. He further said facilitating and handholding investors throughout the process is crucial to converting investment inquiries into established industries. Earlier, addressing the gathering at the meeting, chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh suggested Invest UP to constitute a dedicated team tasked with identifying land of closed mills, factories and sugar mills for new industrial projects. He emphasised that resolving land-related challenges is vital to enhancing Uttar Pradesh's reputation as an investor-friendly state. Also speaking on the occasion, Alok Kumar, principal secretary, infrastructure and industrial development department, presented the roadmap for enhancing stakeholder collaboration to make Uttar Pradesh a globally competitive investment destination. Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO of Invest UP, outlined the agenda for the conclave and initiated the goal-setting exercise for the upcoming year. Emphasising a structured and strategic approach, he said: 'Coordination is key to attracting investment. Teamwork doesn't just mean working together, it means growing together, learning from each other and creating something greater.' Surya Pal Gangwar, secretary to the chief minister, gave a detailed presentation on strengthening district-level investment promotion mechanisms. Earlier in the session, Prathamesh Kumar, additional CEO of Invest UP, delivered a welcome address, emphasising the importance of seamless coordination among all stakeholders involved in the investment process from Udyami Mitras to District Industries Centres (DICs). Later in the evening, Swami Dinadayal Krishna Das Ji, vice president of the ISKCON, shared motivational insights on personal and professional growth, inspiring participants to progress with grace and resilience. On the occasion, a book 'Udyami Mitra' was also released.
