22/01/2023
Highlights of PM Narendra Modiâs visit to Maharashtra and KarnatakaOn January 19, 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Karnataka and Maharashtra.
i.In Kodekal of Yadgiri District, Karnataka, PM laid the foundation stones and inaugurated various developmental projects related to irrigation, drinking water and a National Highway (NH) development project.
ii.In Malkhed of Kalaburagi District, the PM distributed title deeds (hakku patra) to the eligible beneficiaries of newly declared revenue villages.
iii.PM inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives worth around Rs 38,800 crores in Mumbai including Mumbai Metro Rail Lines 2A & 7.
About Maharashtra:
Governorâ Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Chief Ministerâ Eknath Shinde
National Parksâ Chandoli National Park, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Pench National Park
IPA & RIS signed MoA to set up Centre for Maritime Economy and ConnectivityIndian Ports Association (IPA) and Research & Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to set up a Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity.
The MoA was signed in the presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways in New Delhi, Delhi.
Key Points:
i.The proposed projects of the Transhipment Port at Galathea bay at Greater Nicobar in Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be advantageous for the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Nations.
ii.Union Minister stated that the RIS should offer its expertise in Policy formulation and support the implementation of policy decisions by the government of India.