DIGHA, 25 JULY: The Digha Sankarpur Development Authority (DSDA) is taking up a World Bank-financed project to beautify the coast line to boost tourism.

The government today signed a loan and credit agreement with the World Bank worth $286.15 million. The money will be used for two projects

New Delhi: The Centre has entered into a $222-million agreement with the World Bank for formulation of a coastal management programme. The

As few more coastal panchayats submitted the compliance report, the Bombay High Court at Goa today gave different time frame to various panchayat bodies to submit the compliance report on constructions in No Development Zone.

With an aim to rejuvenate Gandhian principles and values and to immortalise the historical salt march undertaken by the Mahatma in March-April 1930, the UPA government has launched a unique Rs 25-crore green project for Dandi and the surrounding villages to transform the area into an eco-friendly tourist destination.

Dandi: The Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative (Gandhi) memorial project was launched in Dandi, some 50 km off Surat, in coastal areas of Navsari district on Wednesday by Union minister of forest and environment Jairam Ramesh at Dandi.

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Dandi: One of the most important landmarks of India

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DANDI (GUJARAT): Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh launched the Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative project in the historic coastal village in south Gujarat on Wednesday. It was at Dandi that Mahatma Gandhi launched his salt Satyagraha 80 years ago.

Report on erosion emphasises assessment before implementation.

Under scanner

Development of container terminal at New Mangalore Port.

Proposal to remove dredge from fishing harbours.

Upgrade of ports at Old Mangalore, Honnavar and Malpe.

Addition of facilities at Belekeri and Tadadi ports along coastal Karnataka.

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