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MAJOR INITIATIVE FOR GREENING OF INDUSTRY
Within a broader cooperation programme, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is launching new industrial projects totaling nearly US $ 9 million to benefit industry in
DIPP has conceptualized an Integrated Cluster Development Programme (ICDP) wherein clusters which received infrastructure interventions under its prestigious Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (IIUS) were targeted for Technological Interventions through Technical Cooperation services of UNIDO. The clusters selected are Auto-Component at Pithampura (Madhya Pradesh), Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Pune (Maharashtra); Machine Tools at
A US $ 5.9 million Integrated Cluster Development Programme for
The Programme will offer turnkey solutions to each of the identified clusters to help them address technology, quality or environmental constraints, encompassing a comprehensive package of services – ranging from energy efficiency and water conservation to cleaner production and lean manufacturing. "Lowering the consumption of energy, raw materials and water in industry; reducing the waste and pollution intensity of enterprises; and improving the productivity of industries, leading to enhanced competitiveness – these are the essential underpinnings of the Integrated Cluster Development Programme. Through this flagship programme, the project will avail UNIDO's expertise in the key areas to achieve the vision of a Green Industry".
"The 2009-2014 Integrated Cluster Development Programme for
The projects will provide employment and income opportunities without jeopardizing the livelihood of the human settlements through environmental degradation, and without threatening the rapidly depleting water sources and agricultural land. A separate project worth US $ 3 million, a part of ICDP, will deal with upgrading
According to UNIDO "The machine tool industry is the backbone of
The machine tool industry project will be implemented by the UNIDO-International Centre for Advancement of Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT) within the framework of the ongoing Country Programme of Cooperation between
Project relating to Foundry clusters at
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Release of Good Practice Resource Book on Social Sector Service Delivery
A Good Practices Resource Book (GPRB) on Social Sector Service Delivery covering 34 case studies in 14 States showcasing good practices for improving the delivery of social services, was released today by Ms. Sudha Pillai, Secretary, Planning Commission. The (GPRB) has been prepared by PRAYAS, Pune, Under the Gol-UNDP assisted project, Strengthening State Plan for Human Development (SSPHD).
Complimenting the endeavour of the Planning Commission and UNDP in bringing out a compendium of successful governance initiatives and good practices adopted by various State Governments, Secretary, Planning Commission, said that the manner in which challenges in diverse development sectors viz. health, rural development, public distribution, water and sanitation, education, disaster management etc. have been innovatively tackled would inspire administrators and policy makers in the Government. She also hoped that the GPRB as a resource book would be a valuable input at all levels of Government and to development practitioners and researchers.
The GPRB is organized in three parts. The first part provides the background and an overview of the case studies, and describes the underlying conceptual framework and methodology adopted to select, document and analyse good practice. While the second part presents the narratives in the form of case studies, the third part summarises lessons learnt from these good practices. The numerous innovative initiatives presented in the GPRB are expected to provide insights into participatory and appropriate development administration that will help ensure the attainment of the Eleventh Five Year Plan vision of inclusive growth.
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43 Projects completed under NMDP
43 Projects have been completed and work in another 69 are in progress out of 276 Projects under the National Maritime Development Projects (NMDP). An expenditure of Rs. 4529.15 crores has been incurred on completion of these 43 projects. An amount of Rs. 16603.36 crores will be incurred on 69 ongoing Projects out of the total revised cost estimates of Rs. 62231.52 crores for NMDP. The Ministry of Shipping has also approved 24 more Projects for Rs. 7568.61 crores.
Port-Wise status of National Maritime Development Projects as on July 31, 2009 is as under:
(Rs. In Crores)
| Ports | Total number of Projects under NMDP | Original Estimated Cost (Rs. In Crores) | Estimated Cost (Rs. In Crores) | Capacity Addition (in MT) | Project Completed | Work in Progress | Approved but work yet to be awarded | Firmed up and under process for approval | Under Preliminary/ Planning stage | Dropped |
| Kolkata | 25 | 5302.20 | 5855.75 | 0.70 | 32.21 (2) | 31.90 (2) | - (-) | 936.44 (1) | 4855.20 (20) | - (-) |
| Haldia | 15 | 1192.25 | 1537.13 | 12.50 | 185.86 (5) | 330.00 (2) | 171.27 (3) | - (-) | 850.00 (5) | - (-) |
| Paradip | 28 | 2402.83 | 3152.99 | 15.00 | 112.27 (8) | 1983.72 (8) | 51.00 (3) | 180.00 (2) | 556.00 (3) | 270.00 (4) |
| | 38 | 2621.00 | 2819.91 | 44.31 | 164.45 (3) | 226.71 (8) | 303.34 (4) | 913.41 (8) | 980.00 (11) | 232.00 (4) |
| Ennore | 14 | 6466.00 | 8688.47 | 67.00 | 290.00 (2) | 1001.15 (4) | 1407.00 (1) | 900.32 (2) | 5090.00 (5) | - (-) |
| Chennai | 14 | 2247.14 | 2244.14 | 0.08 | - (-) | 1435.00 (5) | 48.00 (1) | - (-) | 600.00 (4) | 161.14 (4) |
| Tuticorin | 24 | 4571.25 | 4659.25 | 61.85 | 104.25 (4) | 623.00 (6) | 67.00 (3) | 150.00 (1) | 3715.00 (10) | - (-) |
| | 14 | 7920.00 | 9524.83 | 24.00 | 767.58 (2) | 7352.25 (6) | - (-) | - (-) | 1010.00 (4) | 395.00 (2) |
| New Mangalore | 20 | 7148.00 | 6074.91 | 19.50 | 45.40 (1) | 380.00 (5) | 95.00 (1) | 621.51 (6) | 3150.00 (3) | 1783.00 (4) |
| Mormugao | 12 | 808.00 | 808.20 | 0.00 | 33.20 (1) | 15.00 (1) | - (-) | - (-) | 435.00 (8) | 325.00 (2) |
| Mumbai | 14 | 2766.06 | 3135.55 | 37.66 | 24.98 (1) | 2001.57 (6) | 469.00 (2) | - (-) | 640.00 (5) | - (-) |
| J.N.P.T. | 32 | 7278.00 | 8702.30 | 65.20 | 1164.30 (5) | 889.00 (9) | 4957.00 (6) | 945.00 (4) | 747.00 (8) | - (-) |
| Kandla | 26 | 5081.00 | 5028.09 | 62.20 | 1605.65 (9) | 334.06 (7) | 0.00 (-) | 2391.38 (4) | 563.00 (4) | 135.00 (2) |
| Total | 276 | 55803.73 | 62231.52 | 410 | 4529.15 (43) | 16603.36 (69) | 7568.61 (24) | 7038.06 (28) | 23191.20 (90) | 3301.14 (22) |
Note: Figures in brackets are number of Projects under respective heads.
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Reduction in tatkal charges from 1st October 2009
| As announced by the Minister for Railways, Kumari Mamata Banerjee while presenting Railway Budget 2009-10 in the Parliament, the Ministry of Railways has decided to reduce the Tatkal Charges w.e.f. October 1, 2009. The new Tatkal charges will be at the rate of 10 per cent of basic fare for second class and 30 per cent of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum as given in the table below:
The above charges will be levied uniformly both in peak period and non-peak periods. Tatkal tickets will be issued for actual distance of travel, instead of end-to-end, subject to the distance restriction applicable to the train. The same Tatkal berth/seat may be booked in multiple legs till preparation of charts. At the time of preparation of charts, unutilized portion may be released to the General RAC/Waiting list passengers. Tatkal facility will be introduced in Executive Class of Shatabdi Express trains also, by earmarking 10 per cent of the accommodation available i.e. 5 seats per coach The existing refund rules of tatkal tickets will remain unchanged. Earlier, the Ministry of Railways has decided to reduce the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) under Tatkal Scheme from five days to two days (excluding the date of journey) for journey commencing w.e.f. 01.08.2009. ****** AKS/HK/LK/TR/spandey
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