Gatishakti scheme to provide framework for National Infrastructure Pipeline plan: Gadkari
The Hindu
Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce’s (AMCHAM) 29th AGM, Mr. Gadkari also sought investments in the road sector from insurance and pension funds of the U.S.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on September 2 said the ₹100 lakh crore-Gatishakti scheme will provide a framework for the National Infrastructure Pipeline programme and make Indian products more competitive by cutting down logistic costs and improving supply chains. Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce’s (AMCHAM) 29th AGM, Mr. Gadkari also sought investments in the road sector from insurance and pension funds of the U.S. “Our government is soon going to launch the national master plan of [the] Prime Minister — Gatishakti scheme of more than ₹100 lakh crore for holistic and integrated infrastructure development in India,” he said.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.