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YEIDA Allots Land for Five Projects Worth Rs 4.69 bn

A significant step towards converting industrial investment proposals into on-ground projects was taken at the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah presented Letters of Allotment to representatives of five companies investing in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region.The five projects have been allotted a total of 71,190 sq m of land and involve a proposed investment of Rs 4.69 bn, with the potential to generate 4,625 employment opportunities.C&R Textiles Private Limited has bee..

Hindustan Zinc Restores 1,105 Hectares of Land

Hindustan Zinc Limited has restored 1,105 hectares of land as part of its efforts to integrate ecological restoration with responsible mining. The rehabilitated area, equivalent to more than 1,500 football fields, covers mining and operational landscapes restored through reclamation, plantation, biodiversity enhancement and sustainable land-use practices.The initiatives form part of Hindustan Zinc’s Sustainability Goals 2030 and its broader focus on creating long-term ecological value alongside business growth.Amarendu Prakash, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, said: “The future of mining will increasi..

Modified Udan Scheme Gives States Greater Role in Airport Development

The next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme Udan will give state governments a greater role in identifying high-potential airstrips and aerodromes for development. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced the changes as 21 states signed memorandums of understanding with the Centre for implementation of the modified scheme. The programme will continue for another 10 years and projects under the new phase are targeted for completion within 18 months. Naidu said 90 airports had been built under Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik during the past decade, while the revised approach would pri..