To check Oneindia News on your Mobile
go to:   http://m.oneindia.in/news/
  •  

MP Annual Plan fixed at Rs 12,011 crore

New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) The annual state plan outlay for the year 2007-08 for Madhya Pradesh was finalised at Rs 12,011 crore by the Planning Commission after Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met its Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia here today.

This marks an increase of Rs 33.16 crore over the last year's plan outlay which was Rs 9,020 crore.

There will be a one time additional central assistance of Rs 111 crore for projects of special assistance to the State.

Out of the total outlay, Rs 1,753 crore had been earmarked for irrigation, Rs 1,600 crore for development of roads and Rs 1,360 crore for power sector.

The Chief Minister apprised the Planning Commission of fiscal management done by the Government in the last one year where it had not only been incresing its revenue but also containing the non plan expenditure.

The Planning Commission appreciated the fiscal efforts and the reform process taken up in different sectors by the State Government.

UNI

Rs 12,011 cr Annual Plan for MP approved

New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) The Planning Comission today approved a plan size of of Rs 12,011 crore for Madhya Pradesh towards the Annual Plan for 2007-08, registering an increase of 33 per cent compared to the previous year, according to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The previous plan size for Annual Plan 2006-07 for the state stood at Rs 9,000 crore, the Chief Minister told media persons after a two hour long meeting with Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh.....

Women's Conference'07 kicks off tomorrow

Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) A conference on women empowerment will be held here tomorrow, ahead of the International Women's Day falling on March 8. The aim of the fourth 'Women's Conference 2007' is to ''define and unleash the leader'' in the fairer sex. The conference, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is designed to help women discover the confidence and skills in them. ''It aims to treat women as if they were what they ought to be.....

Asia Society announces names for Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum

Mumbai, Mar 6 (UNI) Asia Society has announced the names of the 2007 class of Fellows for Asia 21 Young Leaders Forum, a leading initiative for young leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia 21 initiative brings together Fellows from across the Asia-Pacific region representing a broad range of disciplines such as business, politics, civil society, media, arts, culture, and academics. Established by the Asia Society with support from Merrill Lynch, the Founding International Sponsor, the Asia 21 Young Leaders.....
User Comments
[ Post Comments ]
Be the first to comment on this article.
Oneindia  Oneindia Login