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‘AP Tourism unveils exclusive packages for tourists from Maharashtra’

~ Invites investments through PPP model ~ Promotes lesser-known destinations in Andhra Pradesh, especially the coastline and beaches in Vizag and around ~ 10 unexplored destinations identified for promotion ~ Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) announces special packages, investment opportunities to attract traffic from Maharashtra  Mumbai, July 11, 2013: Andhra Pradesh tourism is keen …

Inter-Ministerial group constituted to begin preparatory work on Amritsar – Delhi – Kolkata Industrial Corridor

1. In order to give a boost to industrial development in the densely populated states of Northern India, the Prime Minister has approved the commencement of preparatory work on creating an Amritsar – Delhi – Kolkata Industrial Corridor. 2. The Amritsar – Kolkata Industrial Corridor is patterned on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The DMIC …

Green Cess on Industry

As per available information, the state of Maharashtra has imposed cess of 8 paise per unit from 1st May 2008 on the sale of electricity to commercial and industrial consumers. The cess is to be used for executing schemes of generation of renewable energy. The Electricity Act 2003 and Tariff Policy 2006 provide enabling framework …

India’s Social Safety Nets Successfully Weather Global Economic and Financial Crisis; Social Sector Spending on Continuous Increase; Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme Successfully Implemented in States of Jharkhand, Tripura and Maharashtra

India with its focus on inclusive development and timely interventions has been able to ward off the ills of global economic and financial crisis better than many other countries. The global recession and the slow down have squeezed the fiscal space for most countries. However, India’s social sector spending has seen a continuous increase. According …