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| dedicated to the nation | 2 units each of 600 MW ,Shree Singaji Thermal Power Plant, Khandwa district,Madhya Pradesh. |
| approved | four-laning of six highways |
| extended | PDS kerosene, LPG subsidy scheme |
| contest | mobile application for PMO |
| passed in the LS | The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015 |
| resigns | Union Minister Dadarao Danve |
| accomplished | Foreign Secretary SAARC Yatra |
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5th March dedicated to the nation two units each of 600 MW of Shree Singaji Thermal Power Plant in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
Union Power Minister: Piyush Goel.
Shree Singaji Thermal Power Plant is a coal-fired project located in Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.
The government on 4th march approved four-laning of six highways, spread across five states, including Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, having a total length of 712 km at a cost of Rs 12,646 crore.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, has approved four-laning of two projects in the Ghaghra Bridge-Varanasi stretch in Uttar Pradesh with a total cost of Rs 2,295 crore.
The three packages approved for the Rewa-Katni-Jabalpur stretch in Madhya Pradesh would cost Rs 3,101 crore.
Besides, Jabalpur-Lakhnadon stretch of the state would be four-laned for a cost of Rs 1,244 crore, official statement said.
In Odisha, Baharagora-Singhara stretch would be developed into four-lanes for Rs 1,283 crore.
The 39-km stretch connecting Parwanoo and Shimla on the National Highways 22 would also be developed into four-lanes for Rs 1,247 crore.
Two packages on the Ghoshpukur-Salasbari stretch in West Bengal would also be developed at a total cost of Rs 3,476 crore.
All projects would be developed through Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode under the National Highways Development Project, it said.
The three packages approved for the Rewa-Katni-Jabalpur stretch in Madhya Pradesh would cost Rs 3,101 crore.
Besides, Jabalpur-Lakhnadon stretch of the state would be four-laned for a cost of Rs 1,244 crore, official statement said.
In Odisha, Baharagora-Singhara stretch would be developed into four-lanes for Rs 1,283 crore.
The 39-km stretch connecting Parwanoo and Shimla on the National Highways 22 would also be developed into four-lanes for Rs 1,247 crore.
Two packages on the Ghoshpukur-Salasbari stretch in West Bengal would also be developed at a total cost of Rs 3,476 crore.
All projects would be developed through Engineering, Procurement and Construction mode under the National Highways Development Project, it said.
PDS kerosene, LPG subsidy scheme extended till March 2015The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved extension of the PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG Subsidy Scheme and Freight Subsidy (for far-flung areas) Scheme for a further period of one year.
Under the scheme, Government provides a subsidy of Rs 22.58 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder and Rs 0.82 per litre on PDS kerosene.
Besides, freight subsidy was also being provided to PDS kerosene and domestic LPG consumers in far-flung areas under the Freight Subsidy (for far-flung areas) Scheme, 2002.
These two schemes ended on 31st March 2014 and have now been extended till 31st March 2015, an official statement said on Wednesday.
The government on 4th march launched a contest for taking suggestions from the public to develop a mobile application for the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
The application, which will be developed in association with Google, is likely to be out in two months.
The contest aims to seek suggestions from the public regarding the structure and content of the application.
"The whole Mygov programme is designed to have citizen engagement at the widest level.
The contest aims to seek suggestions from the public regarding the structure and content of the application.
"The whole Mygov programme is designed to have citizen engagement at the widest level.
The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill, 2015 which provides for the auction and allocation of coal mines through a bidding process has been passed in the Lok Sabha.
The bill to replace an ordinance brought to overcome the uncertainty in the coal sector after the Supreme Court cancelled the allocation of coal blocks was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday.
The government had issued the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014 on October 21, followed by the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Second Ordinance, 2014 in December.
The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill 2015 provides for allocation of coal mines and vesting of the right, title and interest in and over the land and mine infrastructure together with mining leases to successful bidders and allots through a transparent bidding process.
The government had issued the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014 on October 21, followed by the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Second Ordinance, 2014 in December.
The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Bill 2015 provides for allocation of coal mines and vesting of the right, title and interest in and over the land and mine infrastructure together with mining leases to successful bidders and allots through a transparent bidding process.
Union Minister Dadarao Danve resigns
Union Minister Raosaheb Dadarao Danve, who was made Maharasthra BJP president a couple of months again, on Thursday resigned from the Council of Ministers over the precept of ‘one-man, one-submit’
Mr. Danve, held the portfolio of Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Foreign Secretary J Jaishankar accomplished his SAARC Yatra
Foreign Secretary J Jaishankar accomplished his SAARC Yatra of 4 nations on A March 2015. He undertook the SAARC Yatra with an purpose to agency up India’s ties with members of the grouping whereas reviewing regional and bilateral cooperation.
Jaishankar to Afghanistan: he referred to as on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and CEO Abdullah Abdullah and held in depth talks specializing in India’s improvement tasks and the safety state of affairs within the struggle-torn nation. Afghan leaders welcomed India being companion of selection for Afghanistan and briefed the Foreign Secretary Jaishankar about their views on India’s involvement in furthering the reason for stability and safety within the nation.
Jaishankar to Pakistan: he held Foreign Secretary degree talks together with his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Chaudhary, which was cancelled in July 2015. He additionally met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Advisor on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz. He handed over a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif.
Jaishankar to Bangladesh: met with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka. He additionally met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmud Ali and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque. He held overseas secretary degree talks in Dhaka.
Jaishankar to Bhutan: During the go to, he met with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and held discussions on SAARC co-operation and bilateral ties. He additionally met with the 4th King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
Source: PIB,The Hindu