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Date: Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 2:33 PM
Subject: Releases..........pt1
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Tourism
Union Ministry of Tourism to Extend Financial Support to
States/Union Territories for Production of Publicity
Material in Collaboration with Private Sector
New Delhi: July 2, 2010
With a view to further promoting tourism under the Public-Private Partnership model, and to encourage production of adequate publicity material of international standards, for use in the domestic and international markets, the Union Ministry of Tourism has formulated guidelines for extending financial support to State Governments/Union Territories for production of publicity material in collaboration with Private sector.
In Case of the North East States including Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir and the three newly formed states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Tourism will extend financial support upto 50% of the total cost, whereas the remaining 50% would be shared equally by the State Governments/Union Territories and Private Stakeholders. In the case of the other States/Union Territories, the Ministry of Tourism will contribute 34% of the total cost or a maximum amount of Rs. 25.00 lakh, whichever is less, to the State Governments and 34% of the total cost or a maximum amount of Rs. 15.00 lakh, whichever is less, to the Union Territories, for production of publicity material in each financial year. The balance 66% will be borne by the State Governments and Private Stakeholders jointly, with a minimum share of 25% of the total cost being the State Government/UT share.
The Ministry of Tourism has also revised its guidelines for grant of Central Financial Assistance to State Governments and Union Territory Administrations for organizing fairs / festivals and events such as seminars, conclaves, conventions etc. on tourism related themes. Hitherto the financial support extended was for a maximum of 3 fairs/festivals/events per year, can now be for a maximum of 6 fairs/ festivals/events during one financial year. In addition, 2 more fairs/events could be considered for States, on receipt of complete justification and based on merit of the case.
The maximum financial assistance to be provided to each State Government during one financial year has been raised from Rs.25 lakh to Rs. 50.00 lakh. The financial ceiling for the Union Territories would be Rs. 30.00 Lakhs. The ceiling of financial assistance for each fair/festival/event has been raised from Rs.15.00 lakh to Rs. 25.00 lakh for States. The State Government/ UT Governments organizing the event would contribute at least 50 % of the total expenditure involved on the fair/festival or event.
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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Srikant Jena Invites French Investment in Chemical and Petrochemical Sector
Cipet Signs MoU With French Institution for Knowledge Sharing
New Delhi: July 2, 2010
Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri Srikant Kumar Jena has urged leaders of business and industry in France to invest in the fast expanding chemical and petrochemical sector in India. The Minister was addressing a large number of industry associations and consultancy groups at the Investor Meet in Paris to promote PCPIR policy of the Government of India. . Shri Jena spoke about the upcoming opportunities in Chemical and Petrochemical sector in India and the commitment of Government to provide world class infrastructure for its growth in the PCPIR regions. He mentioned about the already functional PCPIR at Dahej and the new upcoming PCPIR at Haldia, Andhra Pradesh and Paradeep, Orissa. He talked about the attractiveness of Orissa as an investment destination for French companies as a PCPIR in Paradeep area of Orissa is under the process of approval by Govt. of India. He also mentioned that within the proposed PCPIR of Orissa, there could be SEZs, Plastic Parks, Growth Centres which would provide investment opportunities in the entire value chain of petrochemicals.
Shri Jena was leading a high level delegation to France to promote investment in the sector. The delegation to Francein cluded Joint Secretary, Dept. of Chemicals & Petrochemicals Ms Neel Kamal Darbari, MD-GIDC Shri Arvind Agarwal, DG, CIPET Dr. S.K. Nayak, Advisor FICCI Shri Rajan Kohli and representatives of chemical industry. Presentations were made by Ms. Darbari who introduced the concept of PCPIR to the gathering. MD of Gujarat Industries Development Corporation (GIDC) Shri Arvind Agarwal gave a detailed presentation of the PCPIR being developed at Dahej (Gujarat). He invited French companies to invest in Dahej which has already witnessed a commitment of US $ 15 billion investment in its PCPIR region.
During the visit, the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) of India signed an MoU with Moselle Department's ISEETECH (European Higher Institute for the Enterprise & its Techniques – France) at a formal ceremony in Metz, Moselle, France in the presence of the Shri Jena. With the signing of this MoU, the stage is set for exchange of knowledge between the two institutions on the theme of cooperation in higher education, research and technology transfer in the field of plastic engineering & technology, particularly in the sector of transportation and aviation. President, Moselle Department Council Mr. Phillip Leroy and Prefect of Lorraine Region & Moselle Department Mr. Bernard Niquet welcomed the Minister and the Indian delegation on occasion of signing the MoU.
The delegation also visited PPE (Reinforced Plastics Centre) in Sant-Avold, which is a reputed international Technology Transfer Centre specialised in implementation of reinforced composites with long fibres with thermosetting and thermoplastic matrix composites. PPE has recently helped ISEETECH create a high quality service for industry and R&D by setting up the new Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) platform with a large array of technologies. It is expected that with the signing of this MoU, CIPET would benefit by the high degree of technological expertise of ISEETECH & PPE.
dnm/sb/dk/kol/13:14 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Rural Development
Connecting Rural Roads in Mizoram
New Delhi: July 2, 2010
The Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 10,00,00,000/- (Rs. Ten crore only) as part payment of 2nd installment of Phase V for construction of rural roads in Mizoram under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The sum is from the special window created in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) under RIDF as grants in aid to the Mizoram Rural Roads Development Agency (MRRDA). MRRDA is the agency executing the works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. PMGSY envisages connectivity to all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the rural areas and about 250 persons and above in respect of the hilly states, tribal areas and desert areas through good and all weather roads.
akt/st/bs/dk/kol/13:14 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Rural Development
Connecting Rural Roads in Himachal Pradesh
New Delhi: July 2, 2010
The Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 46,00,00,000 crore (Rs. Forty Six Crore only ) as part payment of Ist installment of Phase-VI, for construction of rural roads in Himachal Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The sum is from the special window created in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) under RIDF as grants in aid to the Himachal Pradesh Gram Sadak Development Agency (HPGSDA). HPGSDA is the agency executing the works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. PMGSY envisages connectivity to all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the rural areas and about 250 persons and above in respect of the hilly states, tribal areas and desert areas through good and all weather roads.
akt/st/bs/dk/kol/13:14 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Rural Development
Connecting Rural Roads in Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi: July 2, 2010
The Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 120,45,00,000/- (Rs. One hundred twenty Crore and forty Five lakh only) as part payment of Ist installment of Phase IX for construction of rural roads in Madhya Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The sum is from the special window created in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) under RIDF as grants in aid to the Madhya Pradesh Rural Development Authority (MPRDA). MPRDA is the agency executing the works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. PMGSY envisages connectivity to all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the rural areas and about 250 persons and above in respect of the hilly states, tribal areas and desert areas through good and all weather roads.
akt/st/bs/dk/kol/13:14 hrs.
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Rural Development
Connecting Rural Roads in Haryana
New Delhi: July 2, 2010
The Ministry of Rural Development has released grant in aid worth Rs. 36,00,00,000/- (Rs. Thirty Six crore only) as part payment of Ist installment of Phase IX for construction of rural roads in Haryana under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The sum is from the special window created in NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development) under RIDF as grants in aid to the Haryana Rural Roads and Infrastructure Development Agency (HaRRIDA). HaRRIDA is the agency executing the works taken up under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide road connectivity in the rural areas of the country. PMGSY envisages connectivity to all habitations with a population of 500 persons and above in the rural areas and about 250 persons and above in respect of the hilly states, tribal areas and desert areas through good and all weather roads.
akt/st/bs/dk/kol/13:15 hrs.
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