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CM Uddhav Thackeray Blames Centre For Delay In Dharavi Redevelopment Project
During the Budget Session, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray blamed the centre for the delay in Dharavi's redevelopment project, on March 24. He also emphasised on a budget presented by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar that will redevelop slums in Mumbai. Thackeray further discussed about constructing 300 residences for legislators from the rural areas of the state. He further stated that the party will do everything "in the interest of the… read-more
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Dharavi, Mumbai, south mumbai, Rural Development
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Dharavi Redevelopment Stuck Due To Centre's Pending Land Transfer: CM Thackeray
Dharavi's redevelopment project is delayed due to the pending land transfer by the Centre. On March 24, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "While about Rs 800 crore has been given to Railways, the land is yet to be transferred to us". During the budget speech, CM said FM Ajit Pawar presented budget, which focuses on redevelopment slums, along with 300 residences for legislators in rural area of Mumbai.
Tags: CM Uddhav Thackeray, Dharavi, Mumbai, south mumbai, Rural Development
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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CII Partners With SII To Expand Vaccine Access In Rural, Small Towns
Confederation on Indian institute (CII) has reportedly partnered up with "Serum Institute of India (SII)" to increase production of Covid-19 vaccines in small towns and rural areas extensively. The partnership between the two bodies aims to bridge the gap in disseminating vaccines across rural areas. "This connectivity will help catalyze industry participation to reach out to communities at large", said TV Narendran, CCI President.
Tags: Rural Development, Covid-19, Covid-19 Vaccine
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
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Rural Schools Shut Due To Poor Enrollment: Odisha
The Odisha government has been on a mission to close schools with poor student enrollment for years. Almost 200 schools with low student enrollment were closed in 2014. In 2019, close to 1,000 schools were closed. In reality, the state administration had intended to close over 14,000 schools in stages, but the figure was reduced to half last year when the Right to Education (RTE) Forum and opposition parties took up the cause.
Tags: Odisha government, Indian Education, Rural Development, Odisha
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Accords World Tourism Day 2020 A Theme
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2020, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on September 26 has congratulated everyone in an unique way. He has accorded a theme to this year's Tourism Day i.e. "Tourism and Rural Development". He tweeted on Sunday, "Let's celebrate the unique potential that… read-more
Tags: Tourism, Kiren Rijiju, Rural Development, World Tourism Day
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