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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
98 Riew households back Siang Upper dam project
Itanagar: In a major boost to hydropower development in Arunachal Pradesh, 98 households from Riew village in Siang district have given their consent for the pre-feasibility report (PFR) of the 11,000 MW Siang Upper multipurpose project. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now An MoU was signed on Friday in the presence of deputy chief minister Chowna Mein, panchayati raj minister Ojing Tasing, chief secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, Siang deputy commissioner PN Thungon, and residents of Riew. Officials said Riew is the second-largest village in the Siang belt, and the consenting households make up nearly 62% of the village population — marking a shift in public sentiment toward the mega-dam project, which previously faced strong opposition across the Siang belt. Earlier this month, over 300 households from Riga — the largest village in the belt and formerly a hub of resistance — also gave their consent to the project's PFR. Welcoming the development, Mein, who also holds the power portfolio, called it an important milestone in the govt's transformative hydropower initiative — a journey he said was rooted in "dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect". "In a democratic country with a people-friendly govt, we believe in earning the public's confidence and making them equal partners in development. Through awareness, technical education, and trust-building, we've brought communities on board," he added. The deputy CM said the project reflects the govt's commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. "From roads to hydropower, every project today echoes the vision of a #ViksitBharat. This MoU reaffirms that inclusive development is possible when government and people move forward together — not in opposition, but in understanding," he said. Support for the project is rising at a time when China has begun constructing a major dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo — known downstream as the Brahmaputra — raising new concerns in India and Bangladesh.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
98 households of Arunachal's Riew village backs 11,000 MW Siang upper hydropower project
Itanagar, In a boost to hydropower development in Arunachal Pradesh, 98 households of Riew village in Siang district have given their consent for the pre-feasibility report of the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project . 98 households of Arunachal's Riew village backs 11,000 MW Siang upper hydropower project A memorandum of understanding to this effect was signed here on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, cabinet minister Ojing Tasing, chief secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, Siang deputy commissioner P N Thungon and villagers of Riew. Officials said Riew is the second-largest village in the Siang belt and the consenting households constitute nearly 62 per cent of the population, marking a turning point in public response to the mega-dam project that once faced stiff resistance in the area. Earlier this month, over 300 households from Riga, the largest village in the area and previously a key site of opposition, also gave their consent to the project's PFR. Welcoming the development, Mein, who also holds the power portfolio, said the development marks another important milestone in the government's transformative hydropower initiative, a journey which he termed is rooted in "dialogue, understanding and mutual respect." "Being a democratic country with a people-friendly government, we believe in taking the people's confidence and making them equal partners in development. Through awareness, technical education and trust-building, we've brought communities onboard," he said. The deputy chief minister further said the SUMP reflects the government's broader commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. "From roads to hydropower, every project today echoes the vision of a #ViksitBharat. This MoU reaffirms that inclusive development is possible when the government and the people move forward together, not in opposition, but in understanding," he said. The growing support for SUMP comes at a time when China has begun construction of a major dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, known downstream as the Brahmaputra, triggering fresh concerns in India and Bangladesh. While Beijing has defended the project and attempted to allay fears, experts in India have warned of possible long-term implications for water security, water flow regulation, and ecological sustainability. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Amit Shah unveils National Cooperative Policy 2025 in Delhi
Union home minister and minister of cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025, which he said would play a key role in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, create large-scale livelihood opportunities, and ensure development at the grassroots level by bringing over 500 million citizens under its ambit. Union home minister Amit Shah addresses a gathering during the unveiling of the National Cooperation Policy-2025 in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI) He explained that the mission of the policy is to promote small cooperative units that are professional, transparent, technology-enabled, accountable, economically self-reliant, and successful — and to ensure at least one cooperative unit is established in every village. Shah said that the new cooperation policy is a historic step toward fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (prosperity through cooperation). Shah said that at the core of the cooperation policy are villages, agriculture, rural women, Dalits, and Tribals. 'In 2002, the then government had brought in the cooperative policy for the first time. It was the BJP government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Today, in 2025, the new policy has also been brought by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government. PM Modi has set a goal of making India the third-largest economy in the world by 2027. India also holds responsibility of inclusive growth for 1.4 billion citizens. This is why, after 75 years of Independence, the cooperative ministry was set up by the PM,' he said during the launch of the policy. The objective of the policy is to make cooperative institutions inclusive, manage them professionally, prepare them for the future, and create large-scale employment and livelihood opportunities, especially in rural India, he said. 'By 2034, the National Cooperation Policy aims to triple the cooperative sector's contribution to GDP, bring 50 crore active members into the fold, and connect youth with employment opportunities,' he added. 'In the last four years, the cooperative sector has been at par with the corporate sector at all levels, whether it is related to priority, taxation, or developmental funds for the sector. There was a time, sometime in 2020, when many experts had said that this is a dying sector. The same people now tell me that this sector has a future,' he said, adding that only the cooperative sector has the capacity to develop the nation's economy inclusively with contributions from all 1.4 billion citizens. The policy was prepared by a 48-member national-level committee headed by former Union minister Suresh Prabhu. This committee comprised members from national/state cooperative federations, cooperative societies at all levels and sectors, representatives of the relevant central and state government ministries/departments, and academicians. Shah said that the end of 2025, there will be a remarkable start related to cooperatives in the taxi and insurance sector. 'There will be a mechanism in which the profits will directly go to the driver,' he said. Shah said that by 2047, every village will have at least one cooperative unit. He said that the ministry has used data to classify villages into different grades for implementation of the policy. This, he said, would ensure that gaps are identified and there is equal growth and development across the country. 'There can't be a situation where the cooperative sector in one state is excellent, average in another, and below par in another state. We have prepared a road map to ensure the development in the cooperative sector is equal in all states. Based on data bank, we have graded them. There will be monitoring to see what states in each sector require. How can one state strengthen the other? We are working to open cooperatives in new sectors. This policy is far sighted and results-oriented. This has been prepared keeping in mind the needs and challenges of the mid-21st century. This is a member-centric model, the growth of the member is fundamental,' he said. 'There won't be any panchayat where there is no cooperative. The cooperative societies at every level - grain, state or national - will be prepared for the challenges of the future…Cooperative societies will also be established in sectors like tourism, taxi services, insurance, and green energy through the National Cooperation Policy,' he said adding that the government under the new policy has key objective of having a 30% increase in the number of cooperative societies and the establishment of at least one cooperative society in every village.
United News of India
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
India-UK CETA comes at an apt time for TVS Motor set to launch Norton bikes
Chennai, July 24 (UNI) Two and three wheeler maker TVS Motor Company on Thursday welcomed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). For TVS Motor, the agreement comes at a pivotal time as it prepares to launch a new line of Norton Motorcycles in the UK, following its strategic acquisition of the iconic British brand, the company said in a statement. TVS Motor said the landmark agreement is expected to double bilateral trade from USD 60 billion to USD 120 billion by 2030, and is a significant step forward in realising the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat. The trade deal between the two nations was by the Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds. The deal was inked in the presence of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on an official visit to the UK and the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The trade agreement is poised to open new glob GV al frontiers for Indian manufacturing and design, especially under the Government of India's flagship 'Make in India' initiative. For TVS Motor, the agreement comes at a pivotal time as it prepares to launch a new line of Norton Motorcycles in the UK, following its strategic acquisition of the iconic British brand. Welcoming the trade pact Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor said: 'We are deeply inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat and his unwavering commitment to making India a global manufacturing and design powerhouse. The signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is a pivotal moment—it opens new frontiers for Indian companies to take 'Make in India' to the world.' 'We are particularly excited given the launch of new Norton vehicles this year, which will benefit from the strengthening of trade links between India and the UK. It energises our global ambitions and strengthens our resolve to build world-class products and brands,' he added. UNI VJ GV
Hans India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
India-UK FTA During PM Modi's Visit Marks New Era for ‘Make in India': TVS Motor
TVS Motor Company today welcomed the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day official visit to Britain. The landmark agreement is expected to double bilateral trade from USD 60 billion to USD 120 billion by 2030, and is a significant step forward in realising the Prime Minister's vision of Viksit Bharat. The FTA is poised to open new global frontiers for Indian manufacturing and design, especially under the Government of India's flagship 'Make in India' initiative. For TVS Motor Company, the agreement comes at a pivotal time as it prepares to launch a new line of Norton Motorcycles in the UK, following its strategic acquisition of the iconic British brand. Welcoming this FTA, Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company said 'We are deeply inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat and his unwavering commitment to making India a global manufacturing and design powerhouse. The signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement is a pivotal moment—it opens new frontiers for Indian companies to take 'Make in India' to the world. We are particularly excited given the launch of new Norton vehicles this year, which will benefit from the strengthening of trade links between India and the UK. It energises our global ambitions and strengthens our resolve to build world-class products and brands.' TVS Motor believes the India-UK FTA will create immense opportunities for Indian companies to expand their global footprint while showcasing the country's innovation and engineering excellence on a larger platform.
