Public Works News
Speed-breakers take nine lives a day, Parliament told
In 2014, as many as 11,008 accidents were caused by speed-breakers, claiming 2,633 lives. In 2015, 11,084 speed-breaker-related accidents caused 3,409 deaths.
1 min read20 Jul 2017NITI Aayog to support AAP government’s 4 infra projects
NITI Aayog will provide support services like expertise to these four proposed projects being executed by the Public Works Department of the Delhi government
1 min read28 May 2017Japan said to set target for front-loading public works spending
By moving up most of the spending to the first half of the fiscal year, the government hopes to give an early boost to an economy skirting recession
1 min read4 Apr 2016Delays, cost overruns plague infrastructure projects
Delayed regulatory approvals, stalled land acquisition, financial constraints take a toll on execution of projects
4 min read30 Mar 2015MGNREGA, a cash transfer scheme?
Is it the largest employment generation effort of its kind anywhere in the worldor the largest direct cash transfer mechanism?
3 min read18 Mar 2013Maharashtra looks to banks to curb spends
Public works, irrigation, forest wings told to submit quarterly spend estimates, banks to ensure they do not overspend
1 min read16 Dec 2012IIFCL may be allowed to invest in more key sectors
IIFCL may be allowed to invest in more key sectors
1 min read8 Jul 2009Govt raises fund allocation on embassies abroad
Govt raises fund allocation on embassies abroad
1 min read16 Feb 2009Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared