Subsidies
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PM launches single-brand 'Bharat' for subsidised fertilisers; 600 Kisan Samruddhi Kendras
India | Oct 17, 2022, 02:26 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi releases 12th Installment: The prime minister launched the single brand Bharat under the scheme during the two-day event PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 being held here. This is being done to prevent criss-cross movement of fertilisers and reduce high freight subsidies.
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Nirmala Sitharaman urges World Bank to avoid unidimensional view of subsidies
Business | Oct 15, 2022, 11:46 AM ISTNirmala Sitharaman on subsidies: As an illustration, she said that by providing free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna over the last six years, the Indian Government has ensured that access to clean cooking methods has achieved near saturation for women in India.
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Govt gives 50% subsidy for air transportation of fruits, vegetables from NE, Himalayan states
Business | Nov 11, 2020, 07:48 PM ISTThe Centre on Wednesday announced a scheme under which 50 per cent subsidy will be provided for air transportation of 41 notified fruits and vegetables from North East and Himalayan states to any place in the country.
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HDFC disburses Rs 1,100 cr subsidy to 51,000 home buyers under PMAY
Business | Nov 18, 2018, 05:48 PM ISTThe company on an average has been approving 8,300 loans on a monthly basis to the EWS and LIG segment.
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Trump ups ante on India, China, calls to stop subsidies to 'growing economies'
World | Sep 08, 2018, 09:16 AM ISTAddressing a fundraiser event in the Fargo city of North Dakota, he also accused the World Trade Organization (WTO) of allowing China to become a "great economic power".
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After cooking gas, govt now wants people to give up subsidy on rail fares: report
Jul 06, 2017, 11:47 AM ISTAfter the ‘Give-It-Up’ campaign on cooking gas subsidy gaining immense success, the government is now planning launch a similar plan for rail fares, under which passengers will have the option of forgoing the subsidy on tickets
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Mumbai Metro fares frozen till October 31
India | Jul 20, 2015, 09:10 PM ISTMumbai: In a major relief to lakhs of commuters, the Mumbai Metro One Pvt. Ltd. has decided to freeze the existing fare structure till October 31, though the Fare Fixation Committee has permitted a fare
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Supreme Court sticks to the earlier order; says Aadhar not mandatory
India | Mar 16, 2015, 08:16 PM ISTNEW DELHI: Reiterating its earlier stand, Supreme Court on Monday said that Aadhar cards will not be mandatory for availing government benefits including subsidies. The court further instructed the centre to follow its 2013 order
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Subsidies to be rationalised, joint session on insurance: Arun Jaitley
Jan 23, 2015, 11:45 AM ISTNew Delhi: Wooing global investors, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today hinted at rationalising subsidies on kerosene and cooking gas, rebuilding credibility of taxation structure and calling a joint session of Parliament to get the insurance
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Aadhaar not mandatory for availing of subsidies
India | Mar 15, 2024, 04:48 PM ISTNew Delhi: Aadhaar card is not mandatory to avail of subsidies under government schemes including on domestic cooking gas, the government today said in the Rajya Sabha.“Aadhar card is not mandatory for availing subsidies. If
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Nilekani To Head Task Force On Subsidies For Kerosene, LPG
India | Feb 14, 2011, 09:04 PM ISTNew Delhi, Feb 14: The government today constituted an inter-ministerial task force under UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani for evolving mechanisms to provide direct subsidies on kerosene, cooking gas (LPG) and fertilisers to intended beneficiaries. "In