Television owners might have to again shell out a licence fee- this time to fund state-owned Prasar Bharati, which runs Doordarshan and All India Radio, if a government committee has its way.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's demand for special-category status still looks a far cry.
'Milk City' plans to distribute milk at rates which are almost Rs 7-10 a litre less than the current prices.
It does not bar any state or the Centre from continuing or launching other food-based schemes.
FM may announce a credit guarantee fund for Farmer Producer Organisations.
Increase in Budgetary allocation likely to be only 5.8%, the lowest in six years
In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.
The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.
From the next financial year, the government will utilise the disinvestment proceeds for recapitalisation of banks and for subscribing to the shares of Central Public Sector Enterprises and preferential allotments.
Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.
Note proposes more checks, transparent data bank in land sale or lease.
The prime minister's scientific advisory council had advocated introduction of GM crops in India, but under strict regulatory mechanism.
To buy 200,000 tonnes by December but long-term deal prospects stuck on quality concerns; govt to consult labs
Food Min says decision on Rangarajan panel's report in a time bound manner.
While many experts said the suggestion would go a long way in bringing down the annual food subsidy expenditure, they doubt the feasibility of the idea.
The growth, below the long-term trend of about 3-3.3 per cent, prompted many experts to question the policy of over-emphasis on cereals.
Corporations and business associations must strengthen their direct communications and consultations with citizens - and earn the trust of society.
Usually, the annual monsoon forecast is released around mid-April.
Developers say an increase in the FSI was long due, given the scarcity of land, but stress the need for stronger infrastructure to support such high-rise buildings.
Officials said apart from infrastructure and skill development, agriculture could be the next big focus area.
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