Length of National Highways in The Country

open view web desk The total length of National Highways (NHs) has been enhanced from about 91,287 km as on 31.03.2014 to about 1,31,326 km at present in view of declaration of about  39,040 km length of State roads as new NHs besides modification in existing NH length on […]

Shri Mansukh Mandaviya outlines Government efforts for ensuring noise free road transport

open view web desk The Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today informed that the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 prohibits replacement/modification of company installed silencers in motor bikes with loud […]

Enhancement of Combined Reservation Quota of lower berths for Senior Citizens and Female Passengers

open view web desk Ministry of Railways has decided that the combined reservation quota of lower berths earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers 45 years of age and above and pregnant women may be enhanced as under:- Class Revised (No. of lower berths per coach) Normal Mail/Express train […]

Beautification of Railway Stations and Trains

open view web desk Indian Railways has more than 8700 stations and it has always been the endeavour of the Railways to provide adequate amenities to the passengers at the stations. While certain amenities are provided at the time of construction of new stations based on anticipated traffic, […]

Make in India Policy in Indian Railways

open view web desk Railways’ procurement is compliant with Public Procurement Policy (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017. Approximately more than 97% of the Railways requirement is met from indigenous sources. The following areas have been identified to reduce import further through Make in India :- Manufacturing […]

Ensuring Hygienic and Quality Food in Indian Railways

open view web desk To maintain hygiene and quality, only potable drinking water is used for cooking of food on Indian Railways. Further, in its endeavour to provide hygienic and quality food to the passengers, Indian Railways have taken several measures as under: Upgradation of Base Kitchens/Kitchen Units: […]

Measures to improve Quality of Food in Indian Railways

open view web desk To improve the quality of food served following measures have been taken: Upgradation of Base Kitchens/Kitchen Units. Installation of CCTV in Base Kitchens and their centralized monitoring. Sharing of live streaming of the Base Kitchens through website of IRCTC made operational. Deployment of Food […]

3,217 Million US$ received as FDI in Renewable Energy Sector

open view web desk Renewable Energy Capacity reaches about 74GW as on 30/11/2018 The FDI data cell of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) compiles and maintains the data of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Equity inflow received in the country. The FDI equity inflow from April, […]

Bids for setting up of Wind Power Projects of over 8000 MW Capacity Finalised

  open view web desk The wind power projects in the country are installed on the basis of commercial viability through tariff based competitive bidding process. As on date, the bids for setting up of wind power projects of aggregate 8389.90 MW capacity have been finalised through Solar […]

Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore releases Administrative Handbook of Ministry of I&B

open view web desk Officials under Ministry of I&B have displayed great initiative in taking the schemes of the Government to the masses in new and innovative ways: Col. Rathore Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Col.Rajyavardhan Rathore (Retd.) […]

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