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Centre enters pact with UNDP on grassroots development
Centre enters pact with UNDP on grassroots development

Panchayati Raj Secretary Sunil Kumar signed the agreement with UNDP Resident Representative Shoko Nodaon on the final day of the Iconic Week Programme on April 17.

  • Wednesday, 20 April 2022
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Germany to support Libyan elections with $2.33 mn: UN

Tripoli: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Libya on Saturday revealed that Germany will provide 2 million euros ($2.33 million) to election programmes in the country. The German contribution, announced by Ambassador of Germany to Libya Oliver Owcza, aims to assist Central Committee for Municipal Elections (CCMCE) in conducting municipal council elections across Libya […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Odisha conundrum: Top-5 in economic growth, Top-6 in Poor count!

Bhubaneswar: A big paradox stares at Odisha. When the State with  an average annual growth rate of around 8.1 per cent for the period 2012-19 figured among the top-5 high growth states nationally, it languished among the bottom – 6 poorest regions in the country. While nearly 4 (3.6) per 10 people in the State […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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India gets USD 43 mn to boost climate resilience in 3 coastal states, including Odisha

New Delhi: In a move that may positively impact over 10 million people living on the coastline, India on Wednesday kicked-off a USD 43 million project to boost climate resilience in three coastal states, including Odisha, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund, established […]

  • Friday, 23 April 2021
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UNDP Honours Sonu Sood With Prestigious SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award

Mumbai: Actor Sonu Sood has been honoured with the prestigious SDG Special Humanitarian Action Award by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), for helping thousands of migrant workers reach home during lockdown. “This is a rare honour. A UN recognition is very special. I have done whatever little I have done in my own humble […]

  • Monday, 12 April 2021
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BMC Focuses On Effective Plastic Waste Collection From Schools

Bhubaneswar: Plastic is energy and we just need to dispose it at the right place so that it is recycled and reused for ensuring a clean and green environment. To ensure that students play a crucial role in this regard, special plans have been drawn up by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to keep the city […]

  • Thursday, 08 April 2021
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