On September 2, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced significant advancements in the development of India's agriculture sector. The Centre has introduced a new Digital Agriculture Mission, backed by an investment of Rs 2,817 Crores. This initiative aims to streamline the process of sanctioning loans to farmers through a digital payment infrastructure. By leveraging successful pilot projects, the new system will enable loans to be processed and sanctioned within just 20 minutes, significantly reducing paperwork and bureaucratic delays. This development aligns with the broader Digital Public Infrastructure framework for agriculture, promising to enhance efficiency and support for farmers across the country. The move is expected to simplify financial access for farmers, accelerating their ability to secure necessary funds for agricultural activities.
03 September,2024 10:39 AM IST
Actor Rashmika Mandanna hailed road infrastructure in Mumbai as she travelled on Atal Setu. Lauding India’s longest sea bridge, she said that the journey of two hours can be done in 20 minutes from Navi Mumbai to Mumbai. The actor also appreciate appealed all the citizens to vote in the Lok Sabha elections. She said, "Who would have thought that something like this would have been possible. Now we can easily travel from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. India is moving very fast and growing at a fast pace. No one can stop us now...".Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13 inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 12,700 crore in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Prime Minister also inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu built at a cost of more than Rs 17,840 crores in Navi Mumbai.
15 May,2024 11:08 AM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road Project is finally opening up for use and this is a dream come true for all those spending hours stuck in traffic on the South-bound route of Mumbai. Made at a cost of thousands of crores, Mumbai’s coastal road project is an infrastructure marvel that has been built on mega investment and mega sacrifices, especially by Mumbai’s fishermen community i.e the Koli community. The Journey of Mumbai’s fishermen community has not been easy. How has been their journey with the project since the beginning of the project and what did they stand to gain and lose with the project? Mid-day spoke to fishermen and this is what they had to say. Watch the video.
09 March,2024 07:00 PM IST
Mumbai Coastal Road Project Phase 1 will be opened up for the public to use in a few days from now bringing a much respite to Mumbaikars from the unimaginable traffic on the South-bound route. Made at a cost of more than 12,000 crores, this project is a pathbreaker in Mumbai infrastructure. This project will not only unveil Mumbai’s mega coastal infrastructure as tool to commute faster but also an infra upgrade with numerous world-class facilities on offer. What is the route of Phase 1 of Mumbai Coastal Road Project and what all it has to offer you? Watch the video to know more.
09 March,2024 12:58 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
