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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Palamu admin to revive ailing river
Daltonganj: The Palamu district administration is working out ways to rejuvenate Batane river, which is a part of the Ganga River basin, by initiating a plantation drive to rejuvenate its ecosystem and cut down on pollution levels. "A geographic information system (GIS) mapping of the river will be done by experts. Drone cameras will also be pressed in," Md Shabbir Ahmad, deputy development commissioner, said. The renewed efforts come after deputy commissioner Sameera S on Friday met senior forest officials of the Palamu Tiger Reserve and directed to take efforts for the river's conservation. A sum of Rs 3 crore will also be sought from the Niti Ayog for the project. A tributary of Punpun river in Bihar, Batane flows through Chhaterpur and Harihurganj in the district. The planning commision had in 1974 sanctioned the commissioning of a dam on the river. The project was completed in 1990. Daltonganj: The Palamu district administration is working out ways to rejuvenate Batane river, which is a part of the Ganga River basin, by initiating a plantation drive to rejuvenate its ecosystem and cut down on pollution levels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "A geographic information system (GIS) mapping of the river will be done by experts. Drone cameras will also be pressed in," Md Shabbir Ahmad, deputy development commissioner, said. The renewed efforts come after deputy commissioner Sameera S on Friday met senior forest officials of the Palamu Tiger Reserve and directed to take efforts for the river's conservation. A sum of Rs 3 crore will also be sought from the Niti Ayog for the project. A tributary of Punpun river in Bihar, Batane flows through Chhaterpur and Harihurganj in the district. The planning commision had in 1974 sanctioned the commissioning of a dam on the river. The project was completed in 1990.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Vijayawada Rly Station to be developed with Rs 850 cr
Vijayawada: The Vijayawada Railway station, which is one of the biggest railway stations in South India will be upgraded to handle two lakh passengers per day by 2061. The Niti Ayog has given the nod to develop the railway station with Rs 850 crore under the PPP mode. So far, the train passenger traffic at Vijayawada railway station is 1.14 lakh per day. During the peak hour, the railway station is handling 9120 passengers on 10 platforms. As per the upgrade, two more platforms will come up and the total number of platforms will be 12. The existing 7 and 8 platforms will be split into 6A, 6B, 7A and 7B. So far, there are eight lifts in the railway station and they will be increased to 30. Commercial area in the railway station is 731 square metres and it will be increased to 69,835 square metres. Two more foot over bridges will be constructed to cater to the needs of the train passengers at the railway station. Till now, nine escalators are in the station and it will be increased to 30. Vehicle parking areas will be increased as part of the upgrade works. Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath on Thursday said the Niti Ayog has given green signal for upgradation of Vijayawada Railway Station with Rs 850 crore under the PPP mode. The MP participated in the developmental works in Division IV in Vijayawada on Thursday along with the Vijayawada East MLA Gadde Rammohan. Interacting with the media at the Central Excise Colony, the MP said tenders will be called in next month to award the works for upgradation of railway station. He laid the foundation stone for construction of roads at a cost of Rs 70 lakh in Central Excise Colony.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor should not be treated as one-off initiative: PM Modi at Niti Ayog meet
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated that Operation Sindoor should not be treated as a one-off initiative and civil defence preparedness must be institutionalised by the states. During the Governing Council meeting of Niti Ayog, PM Modi said that the states must modernise their approach to civil preparedness. He also added that the recent mock drills have reignited our attention to civil defence states should institutionalize Civil Defence preparedness. "The CMs and LGs praised Operation Sindoor for its precision and targeted strikes which led to destruction of terror infrastructure. In one voice, they praised PM's leadership and the valour of the Armed Forces," Niti Ayog said in a statement. "They also praised the efforts towards Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector which have strengthened the defence forces and bolstered confidence in our capabilities," it added. This was the first major meeting of the PM with chief ministers of all states and lieutenant governors after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs and Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also called for cooperation between the Centre and states to achieve the national goals, as he chaired a meeting of Niti Aayog . "If Centre and states work together like Team India, no goal is impossible," Prime Minister Modi said at Niti Aayog governing council meeting. The theme of this year's meeting was 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047', with a focus on the role of states in helping India become a developed country by 2047, according to a press release from NITI Aayog.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM bats for smart villages, moots training of gram panchayat staff
1 2 Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday stressed upon training staff at gram panchayats to make them self-reliant and technologically capable. During a review of the panchayati raj department, the CM said that the concept of converting panchayat buildings into village secretariats was adopted by the Niti Ayog as a scalable model. In UP itself, 57,695 village panchayats have secretariats functioning in their buildings. The CM highlighted digital initiatives like the state-level call centre, online attendance system, 10-seater call centres, geo-fencing of village secretariats and internet calling that are being set up in villages. He directed that a 15-day computer training be made mandatory for panchayat assistants and that these digital platforms be used to the maximum for monitoring the work of village, block and district panchayats. Asking for public participation to be strengthened in works like the revival of water bodies and maintenance of Amrit Sarovars, the CM said that officials concerned must ensure that sewage water does not reach Amrit Sarovars or other ponds, and that proper drainage arrangements are made outside the village. Revenue generated through the lease of ponds should be used for village development, he said, and directed the departments of panchayati raj, revenue and fisheries to prepare a coordinated action plan for pond allocation, maintenance and use. Directing officials to ensure that ponds are desilted in a timely manner, the CM said that rainwater harvesting should be made mandatory in village secretariats, anganwadi centres and primary schools. Focusing on sanitation and cleanliness, the CM said that community toilets should be maintained properly and timely payment of honorariums should be made to employees. He said that 90,891 out of 96,171 revenue villages in the state have been declared ODF Plus. He directed that the remaining villages should be brought to this status swiftly. The CM reinforced a complete ban on single-use plastic in rural areas and instructed officials to ensure the construction of plastic management units. Officials said that 89 out of 150 proposed units have been completed, while 33 are under construction. The CM reviewed the progress of the Gobardhan scheme, with officials mentioning that 115 Gobardhan plants have been completed in 73 out of 75 districts, with two units under construction. The CM told the officials that the state govt is prioritising the concept of smart villages , under which facilities like village secretariats, common service centres, public distribution system shops, celebration halls, public address systems, CCTV cameras and solar street lights are being provided in villages to significantly improve the ease of living for rural residents.
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Business Standard
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi releases e-Coffee books, presents awards on Civil Services Day
Prime Minister Modi released e-Coffee Table Books on 'Holistic Development of Districts for Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' and 'Select Innovations from Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' on Monday. The Prime Minister also conferred the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for effective implementation of identified priority programmes and innovation to districts and central and state governments. #WATCH | Delhi | Addressing the 17th Civil Services Day event at the Vigyan Bhawan, PM Modi says, "....I am happy that this year's Civil Services theme is the 'Holistic development of India'. It is not just a theme, it is our commitment to the nation. Holistic development means… — ANI (@ANI) April 21, 2025 A film on the Award-winning initiatives was also screened before the presentation of the Awards. Jharkhand's Gamharia block in Seraikella Kharsawan district was awarded the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in Public Administration, 2024, in the category Aspirational Block Program. Ravi Shankar Shukla, Deputy Commissioner, Seraikella-Kharsawan, received the Award for block Gamharia, which has secured first place among 500 aspirational blocks across the country. Civil Services Day is an occasion for the Civil Servants across India to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitment to public service and excellence in their work. This date was chosen to commemorate the day when Sardar Vallabhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Service Officers in 1947 at Metcalfe House, Delhi. To mark the Civil Services Day, the Government is organising a day-long Civil Services Day conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Aspirational Block Program is a Niti Ayog initiative, which was launched on 7th January 2023, which focuses on improving the overall quality of life in 500 underdeveloped blocks of the country by accelerating socio- economic development through improved governance, service delivery and monitoring of key indicators in five focus areas namely Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Allied Services, Basic Infrastructure and Social Development. The Scheme for Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration has been instituted to recognise the extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organisations of the Central and State Governments for the welfare of the common citizen.
