Andhra Pradesh: National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics at Palasamudram may be ready by 2023
The Hindu
A railway station has been sanctioned near the facility at a cost of ₹380 crore
The second National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) is coming up at Palasamudram, abutting the National Highway-44 in Sri Sathya Sai District. Eight G+2 buildings are being constructed in the first phase of the project and around 30% of the construction work has been completed.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed that the facility should be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023.
In an attempt to facilitate rail connectivity to the future needs of the NACIN, the Union Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Railways have sanctioned a railway station at Palasamudram between Penukonda and Bengaluru at a cost of ₹380 crore. The station will be set up opposite the rear entrance gate of the NACIN.
Even as there were some concerns about the land acquisition in two villages for the academy, the Central government has paid ₹4.50 crore towards compensation to those who have parted with their land.
Meanwhile, the State government has sanctioned 10 acres near the NACIN for construction of a building for a Kendriya Vidyalaya.
India has forged a tie-up with the SAARC nations to train its officers in customs, taxes, etc. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials will be trained here, in addition to providing them with a mock airport and sea container landing place for real-time scanning for narcotics, says Anantapur Customs Superintendent M. Srikanth Reddy.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.
Speakers honor S.S. Badrinath's legacy in ophthalmology, emphasizing his commitment to affordable eye care and training doctors nationwide.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.
Prime Minister Modi celebrates BJP's victories in Maharashtra and bypolls, emphasizing unity and development over divisive politics.