NABARD allocates Rs 6 bn for rural infra projects in Himachal Pradesh

Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 6.1 Billion Urban Development, Boosts Biotech

The Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved four key proposals, including a Rs 6.1 billion allocation for the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikash Yojana urban development scheme, aimed at upgrading city infrastructure and creating employment across urban areas in the state.Chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Cabinet sanctioned the major urban infrastructure plan along with a Rs 1.11 billion initiative to promote biotechnology and life sciences over five years, positioning Odisha as a biotech hub in eastern India.In addition, the Cabinet waived a land premium of over Rs 26 million for the Narcot..

PMC Advances Rs 15 Billion Flood Mitigation Plan for Sinhagad Road

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken a major step in flood mitigation with a Rs 15 billion plan targeting flood-prone areas along Sinhagad Road, including Ektanagari, Vitthalnagar, and Nimbajnagar. The initiative focuses on relocating residents and business owners from designated ‘blue zones’—areas highly vulnerable to flooding—to safer municipal land at Hingne Khurd, outside the floodplain.The relocation plan involves demolishing approximately 1,383 residential units and 67 commercial establishments in the flood-affected localities. This is being carried out under the Urban Rede..

Odisha CM Lays Foundation for Rs 28 Billion Industrial Projects

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for 12 industrial projects worth over Rs 28 billion at a special event in Chhatrapur, Ganjam district, on Thursday. The projects span diverse sectors including green hydrogen, chemicals, and renewable energy, marking a transformative phase in the region’s industrial development.“This marks a new milestone in Ganjam’s industrial growth and opens a fresh path to prosperity for the district,” Majhi said. He added that these initiatives are expected to generate more than 15,000 jobs locally.Highlighting the success of the �..