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UP Government implements Herbal Roads Project
The Uttar Pradesh Government is to implement Herbal Roads Project in a stretch of 800 km in the state. Highlights Under the project, the state government is to plant trees that have medicinal values on either sides of the roads. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
GoI allows MGNREGA to begin in rural regions
On April 15, 2020 the Government of India issued guidelines for the extended lock down. Under the guidelines, the Government allows industrial works, road construction works and MGNREGA to begin in the rural areas Need MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
NHAI: 3,979 km of NH constructed in one year; Highest in Indian History
The National Highway Authority of India recently completed the construction of 3,979 km of national highways in the financial year 2019-20. This is the highest ever target achieved by the authority in a financial year since its establishment. The Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
J&K Development: Rs 2000 crore for Z-Morh Tunnel; 36 Union Ministers’ visit
After Abrogation of Article 370, Government of India is rapidly working on developing the territories of Ladakh and Jammu Kashmir. In order to hasten the process, 36 Union Ministers are to visit the Union Territory. Also, the concession agreement for ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India, ADB sign $490 Mn loan for PPP to upgrade Madhya Pradesh roads
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of India has signed a $490 million loan for public-private partnership (PPP) project for upgradation of about 1,600 km of state highways and major district roads (MDRs) from single-lane to two-lane widths, with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
ADB to provide $200 Million loan for improving road infrastructure in Maharashtra
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved US $200 million loan for Road Infrastructure Improving project in Maharashtra’s 34 districts for better connecting rural areas with markets and services. The proceeds of loan from ADB will be used for upgrading roads ..