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Poverty Declines To 8.5% From 21.2% In 2011-2012, Says Think Tank: Report
Poverty in India is estimated to have declined to 8.5 per cent in 2022-24 from 21.2 per cent in 2011-12, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, according to a research paper by the economic think tank NCAER.
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West Bengal Government Committed To Alleviating Poverty: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the state government is committed to alleviating poverty besides reducing unemployment, combating illiteracy and upholding human rights.
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Oops. Parody Page Of Venkaiah Naidu Retweeted By His Own Ministry
The ministry's official page accidentally shared a tweet by a parody page of Venkaiah Naidu. The account, with the handle @VenkronymNaidu, follows only one profile - the ministry, which mistakenly retweeted them.
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95 Per Cent Houses in India Vulnerable To Quake: Government
Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday released 'Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps' to enable quake resistant construction in the country where an estimated 95 per cent of households are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees.
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ISIS Activities Disrupting Global Economy: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday warned that disruptive ISIS activities could impact the world economy.
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Government Wants Passage of 'Amended' Real Estate Bill in Winter Session
The government is gearing up to ensure the passage of the crucial real estate bill, which is aimed at curbing malpractices in the sector and bringing transparency through regulatory mechanism, in the forthcoming Winter session of Parliament.
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China Plans to Remove Poverty by 2020
China will eradicate poverty completely by 2020 as it plans to lift nearly 70.17 million people living in the countryside above the poverty line, officials of the ruling Communist party said today.
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305 Cities Identified Under 'Housing for All' Scheme
The government has identified 305 cities and towns across nine states for implementation of its ambitious 'Housing for All' scheme.
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No Separate Funds for PM Modi's 15-Point Programme for Minorities: RTI
The Centre has not earmarked separate funds for 'Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities', an RTI query has revealed.
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China Cites 'Tremendous' Human Rights Progress in Report
China today touted "tremendous achievements" in human rights, citing legal improvements, poverty alleviation, and protections for minorities and freedom of speech, even as campaign groups point to a tough crackdown on dissent and civil society.
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Housing for All by 2022 a Great Challenge: M Venkaiah Naidu
Terming the target of housing for all by 2022 a "great challenge", Union Housing and Poverty Alleviation Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said public and private sector cooperation is needed to make it possible.
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Housing for All by 2020, Says Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu
Creation of 100 smart cities and reducing interest rate on home loans to ensure housing for all will be the focus of the new Urban Development and Housing and Poverty Alleviation Minister (HUPA) Venkaiah Naidu.
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Centre launches scheme to reduce housing cost by 20 per cent
Imagine buying a two-room house with a kitchen for Rs 1.85 lakh! Aimed at reducing the cost in construction of houses with limited use of cement, brick and steel, the Housing and Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) Ministry has initiated a pilot project to popularise the cost-effective technology, making housing affordable for all.
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World's hungry population decreases but remains large
The number of undernourished people in the world decreased this year for the first time in 15 years, but the level remains higher than before the 2008 food crisis, and the volatile state of prices gives cause for unease, senior United Nations officials said Tuesday. The number of hungry people fell to 925 million from the record high of 1.02 billio...
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Poverty Declines To 8.5% From 21.2% In 2011-2012, Says Think Tank: Report
Poverty in India is estimated to have declined to 8.5 per cent in 2022-24 from 21.2 per cent in 2011-12, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, according to a research paper by the economic think tank NCAER.
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West Bengal Government Committed To Alleviating Poverty: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the state government is committed to alleviating poverty besides reducing unemployment, combating illiteracy and upholding human rights.
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Oops. Parody Page Of Venkaiah Naidu Retweeted By His Own Ministry
The ministry's official page accidentally shared a tweet by a parody page of Venkaiah Naidu. The account, with the handle @VenkronymNaidu, follows only one profile - the ministry, which mistakenly retweeted them.
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95 Per Cent Houses in India Vulnerable To Quake: Government
Union Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday released 'Earthquake Hazard Zoning Maps' to enable quake resistant construction in the country where an estimated 95 per cent of households are vulnerable to earthquakes in different degrees.
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ISIS Activities Disrupting Global Economy: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday warned that disruptive ISIS activities could impact the world economy.
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Government Wants Passage of 'Amended' Real Estate Bill in Winter Session
The government is gearing up to ensure the passage of the crucial real estate bill, which is aimed at curbing malpractices in the sector and bringing transparency through regulatory mechanism, in the forthcoming Winter session of Parliament.
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China Plans to Remove Poverty by 2020
China will eradicate poverty completely by 2020 as it plans to lift nearly 70.17 million people living in the countryside above the poverty line, officials of the ruling Communist party said today.
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305 Cities Identified Under 'Housing for All' Scheme
The government has identified 305 cities and towns across nine states for implementation of its ambitious 'Housing for All' scheme.
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No Separate Funds for PM Modi's 15-Point Programme for Minorities: RTI
The Centre has not earmarked separate funds for 'Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities', an RTI query has revealed.
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China Cites 'Tremendous' Human Rights Progress in Report
China today touted "tremendous achievements" in human rights, citing legal improvements, poverty alleviation, and protections for minorities and freedom of speech, even as campaign groups point to a tough crackdown on dissent and civil society.
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Housing for All by 2022 a Great Challenge: M Venkaiah Naidu
Terming the target of housing for all by 2022 a "great challenge", Union Housing and Poverty Alleviation Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said public and private sector cooperation is needed to make it possible.
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Housing for All by 2020, Says Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu
Creation of 100 smart cities and reducing interest rate on home loans to ensure housing for all will be the focus of the new Urban Development and Housing and Poverty Alleviation Minister (HUPA) Venkaiah Naidu.
-
Centre launches scheme to reduce housing cost by 20 per cent
Imagine buying a two-room house with a kitchen for Rs 1.85 lakh! Aimed at reducing the cost in construction of houses with limited use of cement, brick and steel, the Housing and Poverty Alleviation (HUPA) Ministry has initiated a pilot project to popularise the cost-effective technology, making housing affordable for all.
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World's hungry population decreases but remains large
The number of undernourished people in the world decreased this year for the first time in 15 years, but the level remains higher than before the 2008 food crisis, and the volatile state of prices gives cause for unease, senior United Nations officials said Tuesday. The number of hungry people fell to 925 million from the record high of 1.02 billio...
