Tamil Nadu Govt seeks Rs3,249 cr under AMRUT
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu Government has sought Rs3,249 crore under central scheme, Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) for 2015-16, proposing to address severe water supply problem in its urban areas. It has proposed water supply projects in 11 of 27 Atal Mission cities. An official from the Urban Development Ministry said, besides, Rs34 crore investment has been proposed for providing sewerage network services in Vellankini and Rs69 crore for developing parks and green spaces in all the mission cities.
Govt to launch Swasthya Chetna Abhiyan at IITF
New Delhi: With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer and hypertension on rise, Union Health Ministry plans to launch ‘Swasthya Chetna Abhiyan' campaign at India International Trade Fair which kicks off on Saturday. Seven health camps at different locations will be set up at Pragati Maidan devoting to common NCDs. Visitors can also attend the screening camps to test BMI, blood sugar and blood pressure, said a health official.
Parrikar visits Andaman & Nicobar Command
New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday visited the headquarters Andaman & Nicobar Command in Port Blair where he was given a detailed briefing on the security environment and strategic importance of the islands. On arrival at INS Utkrosh, he was received by Vice-Admiral Pradeep K Chatterjee, Commander-in-Chief Andaman & Nicobar Command and was presented a tri-services guard of honour. He was briefed on the security environment and strategic importance of the islands, a statement by the Navy said.