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Union Minister Jitendra Singh will emerge as an alternative to the European tourist destinations by virtually remaining pandemic free when others parts of the world were infected with virus. Union Minister Jitendra Singh | Photo Credit: Twitter
New Delhi: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that India’s north-eastern region will emerge as a favourite tourist and trade destination in the post-COVID era.
Addressing the 8th edition of North East Festival organized virtually, he said that north-eastern region will take a lead for India to emerge as an economic power with the support of its huge natural and human skill resources. He said the region will work as a new engine to the economy and added that it will emerge as an alternative to the Euro
Towards Atma Nirbhar cities
From 2004 to 2014, the total expenditure on urban development in 10 years was around Rs 1.57 lakh crore. Over the
Hardeep S Puri
(The writer is Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs)
From 2004 to 2014, the total expenditure on urban development in 10 years was around Rs 1.57 lakh crore. Over the past six years, this figure has been Rs 10.57 lakh crore. A 2010 Mckinsey &Company report estimates that by 2030, 40 per cent of our population or 590 million Indians are expected to live in cities. To cater to this growing urban population, India has to build 700-900 million square metres of urban space every year until 2030- a new Chicago every year from now till 2030 to meet our urban demands, which also means 70% of India of the future is yet to be built. The challenge, and opportunity, is not only to transform our cities into robust economic behemoths but to also improve the living conditions for millions of Indians over the
India receives FDI inflows worth $40b during April-September period
17 Dec 2020 FDI policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into India. While inviting the participation of foreign investors into India’s economy, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said during April-September period, the country received FDI inflows worth $40 billion.
Addressing the inaugural session of CII’s Partnership Summit 2020, through virtual means, Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution Goyal invited foreign investors to be a part of India’s growth story.
The Minister said continuing on an open path, India has been systematically opening up new sectors of the economy. He said that FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) flows in India have been continuously growing.
PM Modi announces visit to Dhaka in March at virtual summit with Sheikh Hasina
PM Modi announces visit to Dhaka in March at virtual summit with Sheikh Hasina
Earlier, the visit was confirmed to take place on March 26, 2021, by Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
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PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his visit to Dhaka in March next year to participate in the celebration of 50th Independence Day of Bangladesh. He said this during the virtual summit held on Thursday with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.
“I congratulate you on behalf of all Indians on the occasion of Mujib Barsho . Thank you for the invitation to visit Bangladesh next year. It would be a matter of pride for me to pay tribute to Bangabandhu with you,” said Prime Minister Modi.