New Delhi, April 21: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Saturday approved a restructured Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) scheme aimed at making rural local bodies self-sustainable, financially stable and more efficient.
Addressing a press conference here, Union Panchayati Raj Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- who chaired the CCEA meeting -- will officially launch the scheme on April 24 in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla.
The total outlay for the scheme during 2018-19 to 2021-2022 would be Rs 7,255 crore, of which 60 per cent would be borne by the Centre.
Tomar said the RGSA will help more than 2.55 lakh Panchayati Raj Institutions to develop governance capabilities to deliver on sustainable development goals through inclusive local governance, with a focus on optimum utilisation of available resources.
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Gujarat Titans defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs
Kolkata, Apr 21 (PTI): Gujarat Titans' top order fired once again as the visitors defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs in the IPL here on Monday.
Invited to bat, skipper Shubman Gill sizzled with a 55-ball 90 as fellow opener Sai Sudharsan (52) also continued his purple patch with yet another half-century to help GT post 198/3.
GT bowlers then restricted the hosts to 159/8 despite skipper Ajinkya Rahane's 50.
Brief Score:
Gujarat Titans: 198 for 3 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 90, Sai Sudharsan 52; Vaibhav Arora 1/44)
Kolkata Knight Riders: 159/8 in 20 over (Ajinkya Rahane 50; Prasidh Krishna 2/25, Rashid Khan 2/25)
