Maharashtra Eyes Sixty-Billion Rupee Revenue Boost
The Maharashtra property registration department is bracing for an additional Rupees 60 billion ($720 million) increase in its revenue target for the current fiscal year. This adjustment is anticipated to support various government schemes, including an increase in benefits for the "Ladki Bahin" initiative.“We've achieved nearly 64% of our Rupees 550 billion ($6.6 billion) target before December. After the new government formation, a target revision is expected,” the official stated.The department has already registered 17.59 lakh documents this financial year, generating Rupees 352.8 bill..
Assam Govt Builds 31,869 km Roads and 1401 Bridges Achieving Milestone
To enhance connectivity across the state, the Assam government has constructed over 31,800 km of roads and completed more than 1,400 bridges under various initiatives. On social media platform X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma referred to these developments as part of the "Assam Growth Story," emphasising the extensive road and transport infrastructure projects undertaken. He stated that improving connectivity in every corner of the state has been a key priority, noting the construction of over 31,800 km of roads and 1,400 bridges, particularly focusing on Aspirational Districts. ..
Metro 3 Completes Track Laying from BKC to Cuffe Parade
The laying of tracks for both the up and down lines of the BKC-Cuffe Parade section of the Metro 3 project has been completed. This 21km-long section, which constitutes Phase II of the project, is on schedule for commissioning before the next monsoon, according to an official from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC). Despite the progress, challenges remain, particularly at Acharya Atre Chowk, where on-going utility work has caused delays. Phase I of the project, a 12.5 km corridor between Aarey and BKC, was inaugurated on October 5 and opened to commuters on October 7, with an average da..