1.From lives to livelihoods, solar powers opportunity for Indian households

A new report shows an overwhelming majority (94 per cent) of households with a solar home system (SHS) say it has led to quality of life improvements

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2.World Bank, GoI sign $88 million loan agreement

Loan for implementation of the Assam Inland Water Transport Project

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3.New bids invited for airports in North East as part of UDAN scheme

As reported, under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme introduced by the government with the aim of creating better means of regional air connectivity, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited bids for six underserved and 24 unserved airports or airstrips in the North East region of India.

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4.Houses sanctioned under PMAY(U) now over 93 lakh

48th CSMC sanctions 2.32 lakh houses with overall investment of Rs 73.22 bn

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5.NHPC signs MoU with Assam to develop 2 GW hydroelectric project

In a bid to develop the Subansiri lower hydroelectric project, the Government of Assam and the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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6.Plans have been laid to build rural roads spanning 125,000 km

the government will plan on the execution of a mega rural road-building project worth Rs 70,000 crore

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7.Lessons learnt over two years of RERA’s implementation

About 19 states having a fully operational real-estate regulatory authority

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8.Major bridges to come over Koshi and Ganga

Here’s a progress report on NHAI and NHIDCL’s upcoming bridges in India

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9.Cabinet okays the construction of Dhurbi-Philbari bridge over Brahmaputra

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has reportedly approved the construction of the four-lane bridge over River Brahmaputra

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10.Machines for PMGSY projects

Where will the PMGSY opportunities arise and what machines will they use?

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