May 05, 2023 Kerala government approved twin tunnel project The Union government has given in-principle sanction (stage-one forest clearance) for the diversion of forest land for the construction of twin tunnel with four-lane approach roads via Anakkampoyil, Kalladi and Meppadi connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad.
Feb 20, 2023 Andhra Pradesh to invest Rs 11,000 crore for power distribution The state government has decided to implement Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) with an investment of around 11,000 crore with the support of the Union government. The scheme would help in strengthening the power distribution system, reduce losses and enhance operational efficiency.
Mar 05, 2022 Centre may approve textile parks soon The state government has identified 1,000 acre land for a mega textile parks in Kalaburagi and Vijayapura, and also submitted a proposal to the Union government
Jan 20, 2022 Govt receives €140 mn loan for energy sector The Union government and the German development bank KfW have signed agreements for a €140 million reduced interest loan and €2 million grant for an energy reform programme in Madhya Pradesh. The project will contribute to a more stable, secure and climate and environmentally friendly energy supply.
Nov 20, 2021 India, ADB sign $251M loan for integrated urban flood management in Chennai The Union government and the Asian Development Bank have signed a $251 million loan for climate-resilient, integrated urban flood protection and management in the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar basin to strengthen the resilience of Chennai city to floods.
Aug 20, 2021 Andhra Pradesh: Three heritage sites chosen for central project The Union government has identified three places in Andhra Prades - Nagarjunakonda in Guntur district, Budhhist remains at Salihundam in Srikakulam district and Veerabhadra Temple near Lepakshi in Anantapur - for a facelift. The sites will be developed under the Adarsh Smarak project.
Jul 05, 2021 Rs. 5,968Cr released to 15 States to implement Jal Jeevan Mission in FY 2021-22 The Union government has released Rs. 5,968 crore to 15 states for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the financial year 2021-22. This is the first tranche of four to be released in this financial year. Another 17 states/ Union Territories have been asked to send their proposals to the National Jal Jeevan Mission.
Jun 05, 2021 Government inaugurates 22 new routes under RCS The Union government has inaugurated 22 new routes under the regional connectivity scheme, six of which have become operational in North-East India.
Mar 05, 2021 Centre clears Rs 1,701.81 crore for Tumakuru Industrial Area under CBIC project The Union government has cleared a fund of Rs. 1,701.81 crore for the Tumakuru Industrial Area under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) project, which is expected to create jobs for 88,500 people, of which 17,700 will be from service industries such as retail and offices.