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National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) was launched with 6,835 projects and has expanded to capture over 9,288 projects with a total outlay of Rs 108.88 lakh crore between 2020-25, the finance ministry said on Thursday..
"NIP comprises brownfield and greenfield infrastructure projects of above Rs 100 crore across both economic and social infrastructure," the Finance Ministry said in a post on X...
NIP consists of projects implemented by all the states and Union Territories of India and 22 infrastructure ministries, it said.. NIP is a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide world-class infrastructure across the country and improve the quality of life for all citizens...
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) provides financial advantages to women and encourages them to take charge of their finances and make informed decisions, another post said.. MSSC account may be opened by women of any age group with a minimum deposit of Rs 1,000 and a maximum deposit of Rs 2 lakh for a period of two years...
The government has authorised the Department of Posts, all public sector banks and four private sector banks to operate MSSC, he said, adding that some lenders like Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and IDBI Bank have not yet started the scheme...
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