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Steel Processing Units

The Minister of Steel, Shri Beni Prasad Verma has said that there are 11 nos. of Steel Processing Units (SPUs) which are to be set up to meet the specific requirements of the consumers in different States by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) as indicated below: Bihar – At Bettiah, Mahnar and Gaya Madhya …

Sourcing Requirement of FDI in Retail

Government announced the decision to permit FDI, up to 51%, in multi-brand retail trading, vide Press Note No. 5 (2012 Series) dated 20.9.2012, subject to specified conditions, including, inter-alia, the following: At least 30% of the value of procurement of manufactured/ processed products purchased shall be sourced from Indian `small industries` which have a total …

Measures to make CIL Profitable

The Government has taken steps to expedite environment and forestry clearances, coordinate with the Ministry of Railways for enhancing availability of rail rakes and has approached State Government for necessary assistance in land acquisition and in problems relating to law and order to make CIL profitable. In addition, a series of steps have been taken …

47 Coal Blocks Have been De-Allocated so Far

On the basis of the review of progress of development of the coal blocks 47 coal blocks have been de-allocated so far. Out of the 47 de-allocated coal blocks, two coal blocks namely Utkal B-1 and Utkal-A have been allocated again. Three coal blocks, namely, Brahmini, Chichro Pastimal and East of Damogaria (Kalyaneshwari) have been …

Honeywell Launches 2013 Green Boot Camp Program

· Interactive workshop gives middle school teachers new techniques and tools to teach energy and sustainability · Teachers interested in attending the Green Boot Camp may apply online by March 15, 2013 New Delhi, India– March 4, 2013—Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced the official launch of its global 2013 Green Boot Camp Program. Honeywell Green Boot …

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram to Discuss the Union Budget 2013-14 with thought Leaders and Respond to Citizens’ Questions on The Budget on his First Google+ Hangout Tomorrow

The Union Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram will respond to citizens` questions on the Union Budget 2013-14 tomorrow at 8:00 pm IST by joining the multiparty video conference on Google+ Hangout. This is for the First time that any Union Cabinet Minister is using this medium to interact with the citizens and to respond to …