Infrastructure projects on the anvil

Thu, 21 February 2013

11:35

The President announces concessional credit for the handloom sector, which will benefit 10 lakh handloom weavers.

Government clearances for new airports, including the one at Navi Mumbai and other green field (projects with eco clearance) are announced.
A state-of-the-art coach production facility at Rae Bareilly to produce stainless steel coaches.

A sip of water, and Pranab continues...

2600 km of new roads on the anvil, including 900 km of highways, on a BOT (built, operate, transfer basis).

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