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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh crafts get ODOP boost with digital catalogue, ₹172-Crore PM Ekta Mall in Visakhapatnam
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday about the government's ongoing efforts to promote One District One Product (ODOP) items across the country. Responding to a question from Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar during the monsoon session, the Minister highlighted the launch of a Digital ODOP Gift Catalogue featuring over 1,000 products, including iconic Andhra Pradesh specialties such as Etikoppaka toys and Dharmavaram sarees. To provide a physical platform for these products, the government is developing PM Ekta Malls across the country. In Andhra Pradesh, a flagship mall is being constructed on a five-acre site in Visakhapatnam, with an estimated investment of ₹172 crore. The State government has submitted the Detailed Project Report, which has received approval from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), and construction is currently underway. The mall is expected to be operational by May 2026. Under the ODOP initiative, 99 unique products spanning Andhra Pradesh's 26 districts have been identified. These include agricultural produce, food-processed goods, handicrafts, handloom textiles, manufactured items, and marine-based products. Although DPIIT does not provide direct financial assistance under ODOP, the State government has undertaken several promotional measures, including the establishment of common facility centres, testing laboratories, packaging units, and design hubs to support producers and exporters. In addition, workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building programmes focusing on youth and women are being organised to enhance marketing, branding, packaging, and quality standards of ODOP products. According to the Minister, sales of ODOP items are steadily rising, with many products now available on online platforms such as Lepakshi and APCO.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘No clear timeline for completion of Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line'
New Delhi: The exact timeline for the completion of the 125 km-long railway line between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag cannot be fixed, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. In a written response to a question from BJP MP Baluni, he said sanctioning of projects is a continuous and dynamic process and exact timelines cannot be given. 'The completion of any Railway project depends on various factors like quick land acquisition by state government, forest clearance by officials of forest department, deposition of cost share by state government in cost sharing projects, priority of projects, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances from various authorities, geological and topographical conditions of area, law and order situation in the area of project(s) site, number of working months in a year for particular project site due to climatic conditions etc,' he said. According to Vaishnaw, after firming up the Detailed Project Report, sanctioning of the project requires consultation with various stakeholders, including state governments and necessary approvals such as appraisal of NITI Aayog and Ministry of Finance, etc. Vaishnaw said the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag project is a prestigious project of Indian Railways, which lies completely in the state of Uttarakhand and passes through difficult geological and challenging terrain of the Himalayas. 'This project is aimed at transforming connectivity in Uttarakhand. The project alignment passes through Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag and Chamoli Districts of Uttarakhand and will provide rail connectivity to Devprayag and Karnaprayag religious and tourist spots with Rishikesh and the national capital ,' he said. He added, 'The alignment of the project predominantly passes through tunnels. The project involves the construction of 16 main line tunnels of 105 km length, 12 escape tunnels of about 98 km length and 10 km of adits/cross passages. So far, 13 main line tunnels and nine escape tunnels have been completed.' Vaishnaw informed the House that 8 adits (openings) in various tunnels were also identified to increase the progress of work. 'Works of all eight adits have also been completed. Accordingly, tunnelling of 199 km against total scope of 213 km has been completed. For the first time in Indian Railways, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was deployed in the Himalayan geology for faster execution of works of longest tunnel (T-8) which is 14.8Km long. Breakthrough of twin tunnels through TBMs has been achieved,' Vaishnaw said. Highlighting environmental concerns, he said the tunnelling is being carried out with all precautions and latest technologies to ensure minimum damage to ecology and surroundings. 'The final location survey of Chardham Project- connectivity link to Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath with Indian Railways has been completed. The project has two alignments -- Doiwala-Uttarkashi-Barkot which will serve Yamnotari and Gangotri shrines and Karnaprayag- Saikot- Sonprayag- Joshimath will serve Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines,' he added.
The Hindu
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Blue Flag project to be expanded to three more Chennai beach stretches
Chennai's three beaches — Thiruvanmiyur, Palavakkam and Uthandi — are expected to be developed under the Blue Flag certification programme. Further, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is set to begin work on the second phase of the Marina Beach Blue Flag project — from the Mahatma Gandhi Statue to Nochi Nagar, opposite the Karaneeswarar Koil Street. After the inauguration of the Blue Flag project at Marina Beach by the Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday, Mayor R. Priya said a total of 30 acres along Loop Road had been planned for the next stage. She further said the Detailed Project Report was being prepared for these sites, and the tender would be finalised soon. The works, estimated to cost over ₹6 crore for each beach, will be funded under the Tamil Nadu: Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy Project, supported by the World Bank. The plan includes new toilets and changing rooms, wheelchair-accessible paths, solar lighting, waste bins, lifeguard stations and grey water treatment systems. Seating areas and Blue Flag programme-compliant signboards will also be installed. Dedicated access for persons with disabilities will be created, according to the GCC. 'A total ₹6.02 crore has been allocated for each beach. The works will take seven months to complete, and the beaches will then be maintained for another year under the same contract by the private party engaged,' an official said. There was no mention of shops in the proposals for any of the four Blue Flag projects. To this, the Mayor said the decision to remove shops in the first phase at Marina Beach received good response from the public. 'This is also crucial to keep the beach clean — a critical criterion for Blue Flag certification. A complex can be set up for authorised vendors, and illegal shopkeepers will be evicted as per GCC regulations,' she said.
Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Land acquisition initiated for new line from Ringas to Khatu Shyam temple: Railway minister
New Delhi, To provide direct connectivity to the Khatu Shyam temple from Ringas in Rajasthan, a new 17-km line project has been sanctioned at a cost of ₹254 crore and land acquisition has been taken up, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Land acquisition initiated for new line from Ringas to Khatu Shyam temple: Railway minister In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said, "Ringas, which serves as the rail head for Khatu Shyam Ji temple, is presently connected to Delhi by 8 pairs of Mail/Express train services. Of these, 3 pairs of services are operating as daily service." "To provide direct connectivity to Khatu Shyam Ji, Ringas-Khatu Shyam Ji new line project has been sanctioned at a cost of ₹254 crore. An outlay of ₹43 crore has been allocated for the year of 2025-26. Land acquisition has been taken up," he added. According to Vaishnaw, a total of 4.98 lakh and 1.25 lakh reserved passengers travelled between Ringas and Delhi Area in 2024-25 and 2025-26 , respectively. "Moreover, during the period of 2024-25 and 2025-26 overall average occupancy of trains running between Ringas and Delhi Area has been more than 100 per cent," the minister said. Responding to questions on whether a train route from Alwar via Nuh-Ferozepur Jhirka, approved in the 2013-14 budget, has been started, Vaishnaw said, "The new railway line project from Delhi to Alwar via Sohna, Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka was included in the budget, subject to requisite approvals." "Accordingly, a survey was conducted and a Detailed Project Report was made. Due to low traffic projections, the project could not be taken forward. Moreover, Delhi to Alwar is already connected via Rewari," he added. Vaishnaw said that presently, 29 pairs of trains connect Kota to Jaipur and Kota is also connected to Ringas by three pairs of regular trains. "Further, 3 pairs of special trains are also being operated which cater to the needs of the Kota-Jaipur-Ringas sector," he said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
04-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Clerical Error Led To Misunderstanding': Mizoram Govt Denies Plans To Shift Capital To Thenzawl
The Mizoram government on Monday denied the allegation that it has been trying to shift the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl in Serchhip district. The Mizoram government on Monday refuted allegations that it is attempting to relocate the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl in Serchhip district. The Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government, in a statement, also asserted that a 'clerical error" in a letter sent by the Centre to the state administration led to the misunderstanding that the capital would be shifted to Thenzawl. Mizoram's main opposition party, the Mizo National Front (MNF), on August 1 charged the CM with 'secretly" trying to shift the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl and seeking funds from the Centre to execute the plan, news agency PTI reported. MNF general secretary Zodinpuia stated, 'On April 24, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs sent letters to the Mizoram chief secretary and the resident commissioner in Delhi regarding the 'shifting of the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl,' requesting the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the matter." The state Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation department, in a statement, clarified that there was a 'clerical error" in the letter sent to the state government by the Centre, which was mistaken for shifting the state capital from Aizawl to Thenzawl. On April 4, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said that plans were afoot to develop Thenzawl and the surrounding areas as a 'peace city' to house about 10 lakh people. Lalduhoma had said that he was optimistic about getting financial help from the Centre for the project, as he had earlier discussed the plan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
