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US Supreme Court allows Trump's education dept mass layoffs amid school funding crisis
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Time of India
40 minutes ago
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Nagpur Winter Capital, Why No Metro City Tag?
1 2 Nagpur: The irony can't be missed. Maharashtra 's winter capital and a bustling urban centre, Nagpur, remains tagged as a non-Metro city by the Central govt. Delve into the reason and we are told that Nagpur's recorded population, as per 2011 census is below the required threshold of 50lakh. However, the city might be able to get the coveted "X" city classification of a Metro, courtesy a crucial clause in rules known as 'Urban Agglomeration' (UA). This provision allows inclusion of urban area population adjoining the city like Khapri, Besa, Beltarodi, Kamptee. And if collectively the number touches 50 lakh, then Nagpur can officially be called a 'Metro City'. Getting recognized as a X category city, will usher multiple benefits for the city in terms of investments and govt employees, courtesy a higher payout of allowances. The classification of Indian cities into different categories — primarily X, Y, and Z — is based on population criteria and infrastructure development. An 'X' or Metro category city necessitates a minimum population of 50 lakh, while 'Y' and 'Z' categories have lower population thresholds. The process starts after a govt nod to the plan, after which the district collector officially sends a request. The Directorate of Census Operations (Maharashtra) then initiates the counting process in coordination with the district authority, and if all the criteria are met then Nagpur may get the 'X' category city tag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo As the last census was conducted in 2011, the latest figures that provide official indication of population is from the voters' list. As per the latest voter list, there are almost 25 lakh registered voters in Nagpur city. Ramtek Lok Sabha seat, which is basically an area on periphery of Nagpur city, has 21.3 lakh voters. And this becomes the minimum population threshold of 18+ years of age, who are registered as voters. The around 46 lakh voters plus approximately 8.5 lakh students studying in district between nursery and Class 12 take the total to around 54 lakh. To this will be added the population of kids who are not of school-going age and adults who haven't registered as voters. Even a marginal 10% addition will take the estimated population to 60 lakhs. Going by these estimates Nagpur's population crosses the required benchmark, but the challenging part is getting to the 50 lakh-plus number solely through Urban Agglomeration (UA) clause. It's only the urbanized centres surrounding Nagpur city limits that will help club the population under UA, and many believe this will surely ensure Nagpur reaches the 50lakh population club. What is Urban Agglomeration (UA)? Reading the fine print in the UA clause will be key if Nagpur hopes to achieve the coveted metro status. As defined by the Census Department, Urban Agglomeration refers to a continuous urban spread comprising a city and its adjoining urbanised areas. For adjoining areas to qualify under UA, they must exhibit uninterrupted urban infrastructure, without rural or non-urban gaps breaking the continuity. This criterion demands strict standards — continuous roads, sanitation, utilities, healthcare, and educational institutions — all indicators of robust urban infrastructure. Even a small rural patch can disqualify a city under UA norms. Benefits of Being a Metro City The most immediate benefit is prestige. In Maharashtra, only Mumbai and Pune enjoy the X-category metro tag. If reclassified, Nagpur will join this exclusive club. Government employees stand to gain significantly, with a higher Travel Allowance/Daily Allowance (TA/DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) applicable in metro cities. The tag may also unlock larger industrial and infrastructure investments, accelerating economic growth. Business leaders and civic representatives are now pushing for the process to be expedited under the UA clause, arguing that the tag is essential to unlocking Nagpur's growth potential. It is high time the population of Nagpur is calculated as per the geographical jurisdiction of the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority (NMRDA). A 25km radius from the city centre is the standard benchmark, so there's no reason to exclude this population from the city census. If we're classified as a metro city, our share in central funds will also go up. Nagpur is Maharashtra's fastest-growing city after Mumbai, as seen at the recent Davos summit. The state signed MoUs worth over Rs15 lakh crore — 30% of that was for Vidarbha, and half of it for Nagpur Ajay Sancheti | Former Rajya Sabha Member We want Nagpur to be reclassified as an X-category city under the UA provision. Everyone knows areas like Besa, Beltarodi, Kamptee, and Khapri are highly urbanised — you don't even realise when you've entered them. There are no visible rural patches or farmlands. These zones are already an integral part of Nagpur's urban infrastructure. We should not delay this any further and must send a formal request for reclassification Abhijeet Wanjarri | MLC
United News of India
an hour ago
- United News of India
Bharat Vikas Parishad is bridge between those who serve and those in need: Shah
New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing the 63rd Foundation Day celebration of the Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) today, said that the organisation is acting as a bridge between those who serve and those who are in need. "Bharat Vikas Parishad has been guided by the life and ideals of Swami Vivekananda. The Parishad has embraced the three qualities of dedication (Samarpan), organization (Sangathan), and values (Sanskar) to harness the creative energy of society," Shah said. He said that the energy generated through organisational strength has brought light into the lives of millions of Indians and has touched the lives of those who most need the power of social organisation. The Bharat Vikas Parishad is not just an organisation, but an idea. It is an effort to connect every Indian with the essence of India. The Home Minister said that even after six decades since its establishment, the Bharat Vikas Parishad continues to work with relevance and appropriateness. The organization has developed a remarkable work culture that links service to organization, organization to values, and values to nation-building. He stated that the BVP has served the needy for 63 years without any desire for fame, and the world today needs such organizations. Shah said that today the organisation has become a very large organization. It has more than 1,600 branches across 412 districts of the country, and over 84,000 families are associated with this service. He said that the organization has provided a platform to those who work with a spirit of service, fostering a strong connection with them. The workers of the Bharat Vikas Parishad come forward to provide relief during disasters, organize blood donation camps to help patients, conduct values-based camps in villages, and light the lamp of values in many schools. "In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Modi's government has worked quietly like a 'Sevak' without giving big slogans, with a sense of service and a resolve to serve. He has done a lot of work to get rid of the colonial legacy. By renaming Rajpath as Kartavya Path, it reminds crores of citizens of the duties mentioned in the Constitution of India," Shah said. Shah said that in a democracy, if someone reminds of duty among those who make rights a means of their politics, then the spirit of the Constitution comes down to earth. When the country's Navy replaces the symbol of the British Army with the symbol of Shivaji Maharaj, then every Indian feels proud. After independence, a war memorial was built in the memory of the soldiers who were martyred. Through the establishment of Sengol in the Parliament, a vision has been put forward about the direction in which India is moving forward. "On one hand, temples have been renovated in Kashi, Ujjain, Shardapith and the Kartarpur corridor has been built, while on the other hand, the number of IIMs, IITs and AIIMS has also increased three times. While the new education policy has given support to education in mother tongue, India is also ready to be at the forefront in the field of artificial intelligence and cyber security today," Shah said. "By celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, we remind 140 crore Indians of the concept of leadership of the freedom movement and also make a master plan of PM Gatishakti. We work to free Kashmir from terrorism by ending Article 370, bring CAA and are on the verge of freeing the country from Naxalism. Along with this, by starting the Ministry of Cooperation, we also move forward in the direction of working for small farmers and the poor of the village," Shah highlighted. The Home Minister said that the time has come to move ahead on the basis of development without forgetting the heritage and build India that all our freedom fighters envisioned. He added that governments alone cannot solve all the problems unless the service organisations follow this path with the same goal. Present on this occasion were former Supreme Court Judge and national president of the Bharatiya Vikas Parishad, retired Justice Adarsh Kumar Goyaland other dignitaries. UNI RBE GNK
