Budgeting for agriculture and food
The Union Budget 2023-24 was presented against the backdrop of some critical geopolitical developments and was the last full budget before the next general elections. Signicantly, 2023 is also the year
Budget
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No hike in freight rates, corridor project to be put on fast track
Despite delays in land acquisition, railway minister Mamata Banerjee assured on Wednesday that the government is determined to fast-track the dedicated freight corridor project (DFC) on the eastern and western seaboard and promised to start groundwork on four more freight corridor projects crisscrossing the country.
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Railway budget: Bumper for Kodagu, Chikmagalur
Madikeri: The long pending demand of the citizens of Kodagu may be realised with the Union Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee proposing a survey for the Mysore-Madikeri- Mangalore railwayline. The Minister has also announced the survey for Mysore-Kushalnagar-Madikeri route. With this hopes have been raised for the railway connectivity of the district with the rest of the State.
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Gogoi welcomes new projects in NE
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has expressed his gratitude to Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee for a plethora of new projects and trains her budget has offered to Assam and the NE region.
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Master Plan for Rly development in NE
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday outlined a plan for overall development of railways in the North-east by proposing to draw up a Master Plan for development of rail infrastructure in consultation with the
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Mamata's wishlist: Who'll pay for it?
RAILWAY MINISTER Mamata Banerjee's budget proposals on Wednesday appear long on ambition, great on intent but short on specifics about the actual implementation of announced projects.
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States' finances show perceptible progress
On February 12, state governments together held close to Rs 101,461 crore worth of 14-day treasury bills. Five years earlier, just before the Twelfth Finance Commission presented its report, that number was Rs 13,351 crore. Investment by states in 14-day treasury bills provides the closest measure of the cash available with states, pending spending.
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PMs prudence note ignored, Rail Budget will bear Didi stamp
In October 2009, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh forwarded a note prepared by the Planning Commission to Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on the problems being faced by the Indian Railways and the ways these needed to be addressed.
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Maharashtra government awaits its due from the railway budget
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is pushing hard the Union railway minister Mamata Banerjee to get a good deal for the state from the railway budget. The state wants to get maximum allocation for the 29 railway projects that it has proposed with the Centre. The proposal includes 21 new routes and expansion of two routes.
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Last-minute pitch for financing new rail line
Hyderabad: The railway ministry has offered to include a new rail line for AP in the Railway Budget just a day before it is to be presented in Parliament. The ministry informed the state government of the proposal to include a new line between Chikballapur and Puttaparti. However, it also wants the state government to bear 50 per cent of the project cost.
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Adaptation to climate change in India: a study of union budgets
This latest study released by Centre for Budget and Governance Accountaiblity & Oxfam India reviews the framework on adaptation in India and provides an estimation of the public resources devoted to this sector.