The immediate release of the fishermen presently in custody was announced following the ministerial level talks.
Feb12017
Joint Press Communique- India and Srilanka
Feb12017
Rashtrapati Nilayam gardens to open for public viewing from January 3 to 10, 2017
The Gardens at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad will open for public viewing from January 3, 2017 to January 10, 2017 from 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.
Feb12017
Achievements of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
About 309 lakh farmers of 23 states had been covered under Fasal Beema during previous Kharif Season 2015 in which 294 lakh farmers were lonee and 15 lakh farmers were non-lonee. During Kharif 2016, however, 366.64 lakh farmers have been covered out of which 264.04 lakh farmers are lonee and 102.60 lakh farmers are non-lonee. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana has been implemented by 21 states during Kharif 2016.
Feb12017
Follow up on flooding
I am pursuing the issues of whether the following actions would help reduce local flood risk. This includes asking the authorities what progress they have made on the possible projects beneath. I would be interested in local comment on what is needed.
- Bund water containment on flood plain by the Emm
- Emm deepening and widening of water course in Wokingham and Winnersh
- Dredging of River Loddon at Loddon Bridge
- Containment of Loddon with higher banks at Loddon bridge roundabout
- Raising of road at Loddon bridge roundabout
- Increased water retention capacity in safe areas in Shinfield and Arborfield
- Further measures around Emmbrook School
- Measure to contain water which currently can reach homes in Earley
- Larger measures being considered for the course of the Loddon more generally
Feb12017
Successful Flight Test of Agni – IV
Agni-IV, the Long Range Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile with a range of 4,000 kms was successfully flight