In the year 2000, the Union government launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to connect IndiaÂ’s smaller villages to nearby towns, all through the country. The ministry of rural development has been in charge of the scheme, with the Planning Commission playing its usual role.
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Projects cleared by Project Monitoring Group
Following is the list of the projects which was cleared by Project Monitoring Group
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Krishnapatnam Port is preferred for edible oil refineries
On the east coast of India, Krishnapatnam Port is slowly and steadily emerging as a hub for edible oil refineries. The port has become more evident from the fact that there are over seven companies setting up their refineries near the port and a few more are likely to finalise their plans soon.
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World Bank to continue concessional aid to India
Though India is no longer eligible for concessional development funds, the World Bank is working on a special dispensation to the country to maintain financial support to India. India receives the bulk of funds from the World Bank through International Development Association (IDA), the development bank's fund for the poorest, and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
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India, Japan to up cooperation in shipping
India and Japan proposes to strengthen their cooperation in the shipping sector. In this connection a delegation under the leadership of Union Minister of Shipping Shri GK Vasan is visiting Japan from November 9-12th on an invitation from Akihiro Ohta, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Government of Japan.
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India, Japan to up cooperation in shipping
India and Japan proposes to strengthen their cooperation in the shipping sector. In this connection a delegation under the leadership of Union Minister of Shipping Shri GK Vasan is visiting Japan from November 9-12th on an invitation from Akihiro Ohta, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Government of Japan.
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Himalayan road to cut costs for countries
Media reports say that India and China should consider stepping up bilateral trade through Nathu La, the mountainous pass in the Himalayas and the road connecting India's northeast with Myanmar to reduce transportation cost. Through the mountain road, the entire region can prosper.
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India, Japan to up cooperation in maritime sector
India and Japn have agreed to enhance their interaction through the existing forums and through port-to-port exchanges. These issues came up for a discussion between Union Minister of Shipping GK Vasan, who is on an official visit to Japan and his Japanese counterpart Akihiro Ohta, Minister of land, Industries and Transport and Tourism, Government of Japan.
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Iran offers discounts to India on oil
If India agrees to buy more of its oil Iran has offered discounts on crude oil price and free shipping as well. India has indicated that it may not meet the 11 million tonne oil import target from Iran this year and Tehran is attempting to induce New Delhi to lift more oil.
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Tariff dodging dents toll income on highways
Media reports say that private companies' investments into highways in India have taken a beating with the toll dodging practice by some sections of vehicles including those of politicians in the country. Ambulances, fire trucks and the cars of senior government officials are among those exempted from paying tolls, but other drivers often claim a free ride, say an official with GVK Power and Infrastructure.