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Indian Railway earned Rs 1.35 Lakh Crores from Freight loading in this financial year till January 2023
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Indian Railway earned Rs 1.35 Lakh Crores from Freight loading in this financial year till January 2023

New Delhi : Indian Railways' freight revenue in the first 10 months of the financial year 2022-23 has increased over the same period last year. During the period from April 2022 to January 2023, 1243.46 million tonnes of cargo was handled. During the same period last year, 1159.08 million tonnes of cargo was handled. This has increased the freight traffic by 7%. Similarly, freight revenue has increased to Rs 1,35,387 crore from Rs 1,17,212 crore in the previous year. Similarly, cargo traffic increased from 129.12 million tonnes in January 2022 to 134.07 million tonnes in January 2023. This is a 4% increase over the previous year. Also, freight revenue increased from Rs 13,172 crore in January 2022 to Rs 14,709 crore in January 2023. This is a 13% increase over the previous year.
Indian Railways to introduce Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ Scheme
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Indian Railways to introduce Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ Scheme

New Delhi : Indian Railways has come up with a very special tour Garvi Gujarat to showcase the cultural & Spiritual Heritage of Vibrant Gujarat State by running its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train. This special tourist train, operated by IRCTC, will depart on 28th February from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on 8 days tour. Boarding & deboarding facility is provided at Gurugram, Rewari, Ringas, Phullera & Ajmer Railway Stations for convenience of tourists. This train tour package has been designed on the lines of Govt. of India Scheme of “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” conceptualized on the life of Great Freedom Fighter Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. The first stoppage of this train tour package has been kept at Kevadiya wherein the Statue of Unity will be the centre of attraction. The ...
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comments on Kerala Budget 2023-24
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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comments on Kerala Budget 2023-24

Thiruvananthapuram : Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Budget 2023-24 is a strong intervention to positively overcome the financial hurdles created by the Central Government and take the state forward on the path of development. Kerala's economic growth reaching double digits indicates strong progress. Ours is the highest growth rate since 2012. Our agro-industrial sectors are on the steps of renaissance. The Finance Minister has presented a budget that will accelerate and give more impetus to this development journey. Quality employment opportunities, emphasis on environment protection, infrastructure development and higher education along with science and technology sector are the hallmarks of this budget. The budget aims to make decentralization more effective and empo...
Union Budget 2023-24 “Centre to Develop 50 Tourist Destinations as a Complete Tourism Package”
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Union Budget 2023-24 “Centre to Develop 50 Tourist Destinations as a Complete Tourism Package”

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today on February 01, 2023 said that at least 50 destinations will be selected and the destination will be developed as a complete package. He said that these destinations would be selected in a challenge mode, adopting an integrated and innovative approach, while the focus of tourism development would be on domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists. Centre to Develop 50 Tourist Destinations The Finance Minister proposed to launch an app in which all relevant aspects would be made available on one app, apart from aspects like physical connectivity, virtual connectivity, tourist guides, food street and higher standards of tourist safety. In order to stren...
157 New Nursing Colleges to be Established by the Centre Presented at Union Budget 2023
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157 New Nursing Colleges to be Established by the Centre Presented at Union Budget 2023

New Delhi : Presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today, on February 01, 2023, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that we have envisioned a prosperous and inclusive India, in which the benefits of development spread to all sectors and citizens, especially our youth , reached out to women, farmers, other backward classes, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. New Nursing Colleges to be Established In line with this vision of India@100 and Amrit Kaal, the Finance Minister announced establishment of 157 new nursing colleges in co-location with the existing 157 medical colleges, established since 2014. Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman also announced the launch of the Sickle Cell Anemia Elimi...
Finance Minister Sentenced “Urban Infrastructure Development Fund to be Established” at Union Budget 2023-24
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Finance Minister Sentenced “Urban Infrastructure Development Fund to be Established” at Union Budget 2023-24

New Delhi : Presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament today, on February 01, 2023, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that states and cities will be encouraged to make our cities 'sustainable cities of the future' Urban planning reform and action to transform. This will require efficient use of land resources, creating adequate resources for urban infrastructure, promoting transit-oriented development, increasing the availability and affordability of urban land, and providing opportunities for all. Urban Infrastructure Development Fund Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that an Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) will be set up through the use of priority sector lending. It will be managed by the National Housing Bank and wil...
Union Budget 2023-24 : Full Details Explanation, Summary, Date & Time
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Union Budget 2023-24 : Full Details Explanation, Summary, Date & Time

New Delhi : Smt Sitharaman said , “ It is expected that with the strong foundation laid in the last budget and the blueprint prepared for India @ 100 , which envisages a prosperous and inclusive India, India is at a point where Will reach where the fruits of economic development will definitely reach all regions and all citizens , especially our youth , women , farmers , OBCs , Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Strength achieved in the midst of a variety of crises The Finance Minister said that on account of innumerable achievements such as unique world-class public digital infrastructure such as Aadhaar , Co -WIN , and UPI ; Covid-19 vaccination campaign to be carried out at an unprecedented scale and speed ; India's global standing continues to grow from its proactive role in ...
इस बजट में वंचित प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को संबोधित प्राथमिकता दी गई है
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इस बजट में वंचित प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को संबोधित प्राथमिकता दी गई है

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने कहा कि भारत के अमृत काल में पहले बजट ने विकसित भारत की आकांक्षाओं और संकल्पों को पूरा करने के लिए एक मजबूत आधार स्थापित किया है। उन्होंने कहा कि यह बजट वंचितों को प्राथमिकता देता है और आकांक्षी समाज, गरीबों, गांवों और मध्यम वर्ग के सपनों को पूरा करने का प्रयास करता है। उन्होंने वित्त मंत्री और उनकी टीम को ऐतिहासिक बजट के लिए बधाई दी। प्रधान मंत्री ने पारंपरिक कारीगरों जैसे बढ़ई, लोहार (लौहार), सुनार (सुनार), कुम्हार (कुम्हार), मूर्तिकार और कई अन्य लोगों को राष्ट्र निर्माता कहा। “पहली बार, देश इन लोगों की कड़ी मेहनत और सृजन के लिए एक श्रद्धांजलि के रूप में कई योजनाओं के साथ आया है। उनके लिए प्रशिक्षण, ऋण और बाजार सहयोग की व्यवस्था की गई है। पीएम विश्वकर्मा कौशल सम्मान यानी पीएम विकास करोड़ों विश्वकर्माओं के जीवन में बड़ा बदलाव लाएगा। शहरों से लेकर गा...
This Budget gives priority to the deprived Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressed
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This Budget gives priority to the deprived Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressed

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remarked that the first budget in the Amrit Kaal of India has established a strong base to fulfill the aspirations and resolutions of a developed India. He said that this budget gives priority to the deprived and strives to fulfill the dreams of the aspirational society, the poor, villages and the middle class. He congratulated the Finance Minister and her team for a historic Budget. The Prime Minister termed the traditional artisans like carpenters, lohar (ironsmiths) Sunar (goldsmiths), Kumhars (potters), sculptors and many others as the creator of the nation. “For the first time, the country has come up with many schemes as a tribute to the hard work and creation of these people. Arrangements have been made for training, credit and market suppor...
India-led G20’s first Energy Transition Working Group Meeting in Bengaluru
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India-led G20’s first Energy Transition Working Group Meeting in Bengaluru

Bengaluru : The first meeting of the G20 Energy Transition Task Force, led by India, will be held in Bengaluru from February 5 to 7. About 150 people from G20 member countries and 9 specially invited countries namely Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Spain will participate in it. Apart from this, the working group also includes international organizations including World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme, International Energy Agency, United Nations Environment Programme, International Solar Energy Federation, United Nations Agency for International Development, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. Participate in the meeting. Senior government officials from con...