Friday 15 February 2013

World's tallest Gandhi statue unveiled in Patna

PTI
With a towering height of 70 feet, the world's tallest statute of Mahatma Gandhi was on Friday unveiled in Patna in Bihar.

'Bapu' is seen standing affectionately with two children on either side in the bronze statue constructed at the historic Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Funded by the state government, the Rs. 10 crore statue, inclusive of a 30-feet-high pedestal, has been built by Delhi-based sculptor Ramsutar and Sons.
With this, the Parliament statue in New Delhi where the 'Father of the Nation' is in a meditating pose, becomes the second tallest Gandhi statue with a height of 16 feet.
Stating that is a small tribute to the great leader, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said his mantra of non-violence will motivate the weaker sections to seek their rights in a peaceful manner, but with persistence.
"The tallest leader of our country and flag bearer of world peace will continue to inspire youths for generations," he said after unveiling the statue at a function.
Plaques have been added to the statute recalling various movements led by Gandhi during the freedom struggle.
Some valuable Gandhi quotes have also been written on the plaques to remind people about the message 'Bapu' gave during his lifetime.
Sculptor Anil, who runs 'Ramsutar Arts Pvt Ltd', said the statue, showcasing Gandhi with a smiling look, will spread the message of world peace and motivate all to bridge the divide between the rich and poor.

HOUSE BUILDING ADVANCE. RATES OF INTEREST FOR CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCT HOUSES


No.1-17011/2(6)/2013-H.III
Ministry of Urban Development
(Housing-III Section)
*******
 Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
 Dated:- the 17th January, 2013
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

 Subject:- Rates of interest on advances and loans to Govt. employees, for construction/purchase of houses/flats.

 The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith a copy of Ministry of Finance, Deptt. of Expenditure's O.M. No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2012 dated the 3rd January 2013 intimating the rates of interest on advances and loans given to Government employees for construction/purchase of houses/flats during 2012-13 i.e. 1st April, 2012 to 31St March, 2013 and until further orders, for information and compliance.

 Sd/-
 (S.K.Ram)
 Dy. Financial Adviser


No.5(3)-B(PD)/2012
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
 Room No. 263-B, North Block,
 New Delhi dated the 3rd January, 2013.

Office Memorandum

        The undersigned is directed to state that the rates of interest on advances and loans given to Government employees for construction/purchase of houses/flats during 2012-13 i.e. 1st April, 2012 to 31st March, 2013 and until further orders will be as under:-
Slab                                       Interest Rate  percent per annum
 Advance upto Rs. 50,000/-        6.00
 Advance uto Rs. 1,50,000/-       7.50
 Advance upto  Rs. 500,000/-      9.00
 Advance upto  Rs. 7,50,000/-     9.50

          Ministry of Urban Development is requested to issue separate O.M. at their level on the above issue.
 This issues with the approval of Flon'bie Finance Minister.

 Sd/-
 (A.K. Bhatnagar)
 Under Secretary (Budget)
 Source:http://urbanindia.nic.in/writereaddata/office%20orders/568.pdf

Clarification on grant of MACP benefits

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