Centre’s Rs 1 lakh crore urban infra fund challenges states to think like startups

Centre’s Rs 1 lakh crore urban infra fund challenges states to think like startups

The Budget proposes an Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of Rs 1 lakh crore to encourage states to think innovatively towards attaining sustainable urbanisation and redevelopment goals in existing cities.The grant is expected to infuse around Rs 4 lakh crore for infrastructure development, achieving saturation and implementing redevelopment projects.“This fund will finance up to 25% of … Read more

India rescues 67 youth working under ‘intimidation and abuse’ from cyber scam centres in Lao PDR | India News

India rescues 67 youth working under ‘intimidation and abuse’ from cyber scam centres in Lao PDR | India News

Image provided by Indian Embassy in Laos The Indian Embassy in Laos announced on Monday the rescue 67 Indian youth who were trafficked into cyber-scam centres operating in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Bokeo Province, Laos. These youth were forced to work under threats by criminal syndicates in the area.In a press … Read more