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India steps on the gas for infrastructure projects in northeast
About 1,819 km of road projects was completed in India s northeast over the last two years. (File Photo: Mint)Premium
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NEW DELHI: With an eye on China, India has been speeding up infrastructure project construction in the strategic northeastern region of the country, which include 1,819 km of roads completed over the last two years.
The other important projects completed over the last two years in the region include, Pakyong Airport in Sikkim, Rupsi Airport in Assam, 300 MW Kameng and 110 MW Pare hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, said Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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BMO Financial Group among first Canadian banks to sign United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking
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TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced it has signed the United Nations Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) Principles for Responsible Banking.
The Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) provide a framework for a sustainable banking system. By signing, BMO is committing to align its business strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Climate Agreement and relevant national and regional frameworks. This includes conducting an impact analysis to identify priority positive and negative impacts associated with its operations and financing activity, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to maximize positive and minimize negative impacts, and demonstrating transparency and accountability through public report