Union Budget 2013-14

Separate infra for agriculture consumers for 24x7 power supply

Aiming to replicate Gujarat's model of 24x7 power supply by segregating infrastructure for agriculture and non-agriculture consumers, the government Thursday announced Rs 500 crore support for the proposed scheme.

Jul 10, 2014, 16:16 PM IST

Govt proposes over Rs 2,000 cr for Ganga Conservation Mission

An integrated programme for the conservation of river Ganga with an outlay of Rs 2,037 crores has been proposed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his maiden Budget Thursday.

Jul 10, 2014, 16:14 PM IST

Govt to establish National Adaptation Fund for climate change

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced to establish a `National Adaptation Fund` for climate change.

Jul 10, 2014, 15:42 PM IST

Arun Jaitley announces to introduce e-Visa at nine airports

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced that the facility of Electronic Travel Authorisation (e-Visa) shall be introduced in a phased manner at nine airports in India.

Jul 10, 2014, 15:33 PM IST

Modi govt earmarks funds for power, water reforms in Delhi

The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled its vision of transforming the national capital Delhi into a world-class city.

Jul 10, 2014, 15:31 PM IST