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Maharashtra launches State Emergency Operations Center at Mantralaya
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) was launched by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Minister for Disaster Management Girish Mahajan
08 April,2025 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Maharashtra partners with World Bank for 'Daksh' skill development initiative
The Maharashtra government, with World Bank support, has launched the 'Daksh' project to strengthen the state's skill development sector, integrating various departments and focusing on innovation and industry-relevant skill courses.
24 January,2025 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Amaravati to receive $1.6bn from World Bank and ADB for capital city development
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed $1.6 billion for phase-I development of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's capital city. According to PTI, funds will begin disbursement in January 2025 and must be utilised within five years. The Indian government will contribute Rs 1,400 crore towards the total project cost of Rs 15,000 cr
18 October,2024 05:52 PM IST | Amaravati | mid-day online correspondent
India's growth rate is among the shiniest parts in the world economy: Ajay Banga
A lot of that growth is in India, and is driven by the domestic market as well, which actually is a healthy sign, in some ways, Ajay Banga said
18 October,2024 09:41 AM IST | Washington | PTI
World Bank raises India's growth outlook for FY25 to 7 per cent
Growth in India is projected to reach 7 per cent in FY24/25 with larger-than-expected agricultural output and policies to foster employment growth contributing to strong private consumption growth, the World Bank stated
10 October,2024 05:44 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Irrigation projects approved to improve farmers' conditions: CM Shinde
CM Shinde highlighted the importance of focusing on key areas like agriculture, health, education, environment, infrastructure, and energy to achieve the state's goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy
12 August,2024 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rare banknotes from 1918 shipwreck to be auctioned
Noonans Mayfair auction house in London will offer the notes as part of their World Banknotes sale and are estimated to fetch between GBP 2,000 and 2,600.
25 May,2024 08:27 AM IST | London | Agencies
Maharashtra seeking finance from World Bank for Marathwada water project: CM
CM Shinde said that the government is also pursuing the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
23 May,2024 08:28 PM IST | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | mid-day online correspondent
‘About 10 million at risk of slipping into poverty in Pakistan’
The World Bank's biannual Pakistan Development Outlook report indicated that the country is set to miss almost all major macroeconomic targets
04 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Islamabad | Agencies
Pujit Aggarwal’s perspective on Mumbai's urban dynamism: Is it a prescription
As Mumbai evolves to face a bold new future, the Smart Cities Mission emerges as a melodic refrain.
31 January,2024 06:17 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia