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Bihar worst in open defecation: Union minister
Fp Archives •The minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to providing toilets to the last of the poor during his Independence Day speech, and the Centre has started working on achieving it.
Odisha CM announces Rs 3,000 crore Biju Pucca Ghar scheme
Fp Archives •As part of commitment made to the people of Odisha during elections, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced a Rs 3,000 crore new scheme.
Govt should not drop Gandhi family names from schemes: Congress
Fp Archives •Congress on Monday held a protest demanding that Union government should not drop names of Gandhi family members from names of Central schemes.
Cyclone Phailin: 2.1 lakh houses completely damaged in Odisha
Fp Archives •At least 2.1 lakh houses in 18 districts of Odisha have been completely destroyed by cyclone Phailin and resultant floods that ravaged parts of the state in October this year.
After Rahul's speech, govt announces schemes for manual scavengers
Fp Archives •A day after Rahul Gandhi voiced his concern about manual scavengers, government today announced a slew of measures including houses to them under Indira Awas Yojana and loans with lesser interest rate for the self-help groups run by women liberated from the age-old practice.
Where is Gujarat's proposal on BPL families in IAY, asks Jairam Ramesh
Fp Archives •Gujarat government, which recently formulated a policy to build affordable houses for urban poor and lower middle class population in the state, is yet to submit any proposal for the year 2013-14 for the Centre's Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) for BPL households.
Ramesh announces Rs 340 cr package for Uttarakhand
Fp Archives •In February this year, the ministry had already sanctioned 118 roads and 8 bridges—1,140 kms in all—at a total cost of Rs 472 crore for Uttarakhand.
Centre considering Odisha govt's proposal on Sunabeda
Fp Archives •Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said the Centre was considering Odisha government's proposal for developing Sunabeda sanctuary in Maoist-hit Nuapada district.
Govt announces hike in allocations under Indira Awas Yojana
Fp Archives •Centre today announced a hike in allocation of grants for construction of houses for BPL families under the Indira Awas Yojana from Rs 45,000 to Rs 75,000 per dwelling unit.