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Fact Box: "ROSHNI" – A new programme launched by Rural Development Ministry in 24 naxal affected districts

June 8, 2013

The Ministry for Rural Development has launched a new skill development scheme called Roshni for rural youth from 24 most critical left-wing extremism affected districts in the country. ROSHNI: Aim: Skilling and Placement of 50,000 youth from 24 selected naxal affected ..

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Telecom Ministry clears project for setting up mobile towers in Naxal-affected States

June 1, 2013

The government has swung into action to beef up security in Naxal affected States after top Chhattisgarh Congress leaders including several people were killed in recent Naxal attacks. In one such step, the telecom ministry has decided to fast-track the ..

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WCD Ministry formed 4745 SHGs in UP and Bihar under ‘PRIYADARSHINI’ scheme

May 15, 2013

The Ministry Women and Child Development (WCD) has supported 4745 Self Help Groups (SHGs) under its project ‘Priyadarshini’. The pilot project is being administered by the Ministry in 13 blocks spread across 5 districts in Uttar Pradesh and 2 districts ..

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Uttar Pradesh accounts for the Highest mobile subscribers in India

May 10, 2013

As per Telecom regulator data, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) – Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have been accounted for the highest mobile penetration market in India. Out of India’s total 861.66 million connections, these 2 states contribute 193.41 million connections ..

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Multi-billion dollar World bank plan for poverty alleviation in 7 Indian states.

April 16, 2013

WB would lend b/w $3 to 5 billion every year to India under a new 4-year plan that focuses on poverty alleviation in 7 low-income Indian states: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. 60% of the ..

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Direct Benefits Transfer subsidy scheme to extended to 78 more districts in July 2013

April 10, 2013

Govt. announced that the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) subsidy scheme to be being extended to 78 more districts in July 2013. DBT: Rolled out in 43 districts in Phase I in January, 2013. LPG subsidy will be included in this ..

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National Tourism Award to Fatehpur Sikri monuments

March 20, 2013

The Fatehpur Sikri group of monuments in Agra has been conferred with the prestigious National Tourism Award 2011-12 for “the best maintained and disabled-friendly monument”.

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Keeping in mind 2014 Elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav presents a people friendly budget

February 26, 2013

Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav presented a Rs 23,913 crore deficit budget for the state for 2013-14 at Rs 2,21,201.19 crore. The focus of the budget is mainly on poor, farmers, agriculture, rural development, Muslims, backward classes and infrastructure development. ..

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Nayudamma award to VC of BHU

February 7, 2013

Distinguished scientist and vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Lalji Singh, has been selected for the prestigious Dr Y Nayudamma memorial award for the year 2012. Why this award? The award is being given to him in recognition to his ..

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Mahakumbh captivates academics from Harvard

January 23, 2013

The Mahakumbh Mela in Allahabad has not only attracted pilgrims from all over the country but also pulled in scholars and academics from Harvard University.  These scholars are closely observing the mega event to study the complex dynamics of the ..

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