Cyrus Mistry offers cooperation in urban mission

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 22:47

Chairman of Tata Group Cyrus Mistry Tuesday called on Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and discussed with him about the new urban sector initiatives like the Smart City Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission and Housing for All Mission.

Cities raising Rs 50 crore to be chosen for 'Smart City' project

Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 2015, 11:26

The cities which have the capacity to raise an initial fund of Rs 50 crore and additionally spend Rs 200 crore annually for next five years, will be selected for the 'Smart City' project.

Air India to observe 'No Car Day', 'No Plastic Day' today

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 11:16

Air India will mark the World Environment Day Friday on the theme of 'Swachh Bharat' and its employees will observe it by not using cars and plastic on the occasion.

Air India to observe 'No Car Day', 'No Plastic Day' Friday

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 23:06

Air India will mark the World Environment Day Friday on the theme of 'Swachh Bharat' and its employees will observe it by not using cars and plastic on the occasion.

Tax sops likely for investments in Swachh Bharat, Clean Ganga

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 16:24

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to provide tax incentives in Budget to encourage companies to participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Clean Ganga campaign as part of mandatory two percent CSR spending.

Active role of states needed to harness green energy: Prabhu

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 17:24

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today sought more active participation of states in harnessing renewable energy.

Two-day state consultation to finalise Smart City launch

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 16:16

To take states and other stakeholders on board for the ambitious initiative to build smart cities, Urban Development Ministry is holding a two-day conclave that will delve into issues like innovative policy and financing tools needed for the programme.

Framework for 100 smart cities to be ready by Feb 28: Aggarwal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 16:14

The framework for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious project of developing 100 smart cities will be finalised by next month-end, Union Urban Development Secretary Shankar Aggarwal on Thursday said.

PM asks banks to fund 'Swachhta Entrepreneurs'

Last Updated: Friday, January 2, 2015, 22:11

Asking banks to become 'agents of social transformation', Modi said the banks need to take up social causes and adopt a charter for the nation's development.