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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
RIICO head office to handle project delays, not unit heads
Jaipur: In a recent order, RIICO has taken away the powers of its unit heads (heads of industrial zones) and empowered its Advisor (Infra), headed by a state administrative officer, to allow time extensions for delays in start of commercial production by industrial units. Earlier, unit heads were delegated the power to decentralise the administrative structure so that factory owners from far-flung areas like Barmer, Bikaner, Sriganganagar, and others in the state did not need to come to Jaipur and knock on the doors of RIICO. Already, RIICO officials are battling for time to clear files as the workload from Rising Rajasthan MoUs keeps increasing. "The volume of workload shot up sharply due to Rising Rajasthan. RIICO is rushing to facilitate the allotment of land to thousands of MoU holders," said an official of the corporation. He said if the cases of all the industrial zones reach the Advisor (Infra), it will overwhelm the system, resulting in further delays while hampering industrialisation. RIICO has 33 industrial zones with as many unit heads who are responsible for addressing the issues of the factories operating there, including giving time extensions for projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo According to the order, in cases where the delay is less than one year from the stipulated or extended date in the completion of construction and commencement of production, an additional period of a maximum of two years may be granted. Now, instead of unit heads, RIICO's Advisor (Infra) has been entrusted with the responsibility to grant extensions of up to one year. In cases where a two-year extension is required, it will be decided by the RIICO MD.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
‘Tangdi gang' that tripped up victims left with broken legs
Jaipur: Two members of the so-called 'Tangdi Gang' who specialised in tripping up pedestrians to snatch their money, were arrested by city police Thursday. The accused were involved in over half a dozen incidents of petty but persistent street crime. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now DCP (east) Tejaswini Gautam said the two gang members, Abdul Mehraj and Irfan alias Shaktiman, sustained broken legs while trying to escape police custody after being presented in court. "As they were being escorted back to jail from court, the two tried to flee by jumping from the police vehicle. The escape attempt ended with fractured legs and a brief stop at the hospital before they were sent to judicial custody," said a police officer. According to police, the gang's method was deceptively simple: identify lone passers-by, pick a fight or create a diversion, kick the victim's leg, and snatch whatever money they could before fleeing on a motorcycle. It was quick, crude, and until recently, effective. The case that led to their arrest was reported on May 28, when a man returning home with a friend and some vegetables was stopped near a cemetery gate on Diggi Road. The attackers kicked him and fled with Rs 10,500. A case was registered at Malpura Gate police station, and a special team led by SHO Munindra Singh began investigating under the direction of senior officers. Based on CCTV footage and local intelligence, police tracked down and arrested Mehraj, a resident of Galta Gate, and Irfan from Bhatta Basti. The stolen cash and the Pulsar motorcycle used in the crimes were recovered. During interrogation, the duo admitted to at least six incidents, including snatching Rs 8,000 near the RIICO bridge, Rs 10,000 near Malpura Gate, Rs 6,000 near Sangam Cinema, and other similar thefts across Jaipur.
India Today
01-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Hundreds form human chain against felling of 2,500 trees for Jaipur unity mall project
Hundreds of men, women, children, the elderly, social rights activists and youngsters on Sunday formed a human chain in protest against the felling of around 2,500 trees in Jaipur. The protest, held under the 'Save Dol Ka Badh' campaign, was aimed at maintaining Jaipur's ecological protesters claimed that the cutting of trees in the Dol Ka Badh area in such large numbers could severely deplete the green cover in the area, raising serious environmental concerns. As per an estimate, there are about 2,500 trees in the 'Dol Ka Badh' area, including the Khejri tree, considered an important constituent of the do not want the cutting down of trees in such large numbers to take place over here. If allowed, it will cause harm to the environment. The government wants to build a mall out here but at what cost?", one of the activists said while speaking to India Today. The state government, in partnership with the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO), is planning to build the Prime Minister Unity Mall, an ambitious project to showcase the tribal protestors have said they would have made a leeway if authorities decided to use 30 acres of of the 100-acre land with low tree density for the mall project."In an area of 100 acres of land, they could have decided to make use of 30 acres of land with low tree density for some of the projects they wish to carry out," one of the campaigners told India Today projects that are being planned in the area include a revamped Fintech Park apart from several commercial the last few months, the 'Save Dol Ka Baadh' campaign has become a pivotal point for bringing together hundreds of activists, primarily youngsters, to protest against the felling of trees in the dense green area, key to ensuring clean air for Jaipur associated with the 'Save Dol Ka Baadh campaign' have claimed to have geotagged the trees as evidence of those that have been cut or uprooted from their from that, more than 80 species of birds, campaigners claim, used to visit the forest, which is rich in ecological diversity, but that their numbers have reduced since the felling of trees and construction work began in the protesters were also critical of the state government, particularly Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, who, they claimed, was against the felling of trees and the construction of the shopping complex when she was in Opposition, but is not paying any heed to their requests now. IN THIS STORY#Rajasthan#Jaipur
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Mass tree felling: Jaipur youth rally to save Dol Ka Baadh, city's green lungs
A wave of youth-led activism is sweeping Jaipur as the 'Save Dol Ka Baadh' campaign gains momentum, with hundreds of young professionals and environmentalists rallying to protect one of the city's last major green campaign, which has seen daily protests and a surge in social media support, is a direct response to government-backed plans to clear nearly 100 acres of dense forest for the construction of the Prime Minister's Unity Mall and other commercial Ka Baadh, often called the 'green lungs' of south Jaipur, is home to over 2,400 mature trees—including the ecologically vital Khejri—and more than 80 species of birds and native wildlife. Activists warn that the ongoing felling of trees and construction activities threaten not only biodiversity but also the city's air quality and ecological balance. Protestors have geo-tagged trees and documented evidence of those already cut, alleging that construction work continues behind blue tin barricades, sometimes even after sunset to avoid public campaign echoes similar recent movements in Indian cities, where urban forests have come under threat from rapid campaigners point out the irony that several political leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, had previously championed Dol Ka Baadh's preservation while in opposition, but have remained silent since assuming repeated appeals and petitions, activists claim their concerns have gone unheeded by the Rajasthan government and RIICO, the state industrial development agency overseeing the project. Tensions escalated earlier this month when police detained four protestors, including campaign leader Ashutosh Ranka, during a peaceful argue that while the proposed Unity Mall aims to celebrate tribal heritage, its construction comes at the cost of irreplaceable urban biodiversity. 'We're not against development, but it should not come at the expense of our city's ecological future,' said Shaurya, a campaign added, "Diya Kumari, when she was in the opposition, had supported the campaign to save the Dol Ka Baadh but now that she is the Deputy Chief Minister, she is not paying heed to our repeated pleas."
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nidec starts work on 3rd plant in Neemrana, to invest 450cr
Nemrana: started construction of its third in the Japanese zone of Neemrana reflecting its Japanese parent 's confidence in India and Rajasthan for future growth. The company had started its manufacturing at Neemrana in 2016. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Keiji Oshima, managing director of Nidec India, said, "It showcases the confidence of Nidec Japan in India. We have steadily expanded our business in India, from motors for automotive sector, to white goods and now to manufacture specifically, ." The new factory, which will be operational by Sept 2026, will manufacture technologically advanced automotive components for electric power steering motors, park lock actuators, electric water pump, electric oil pump, BLDC engine cooling fan motors. Speaking on the future plans of the company in India, CEO of Nidec Corporation, Mitsuya Kishida, said, "Our Motion and Energy (MOEN) business will launch of a mega campus having five plants within the Hubli Dharwad on June 2. This campus represents investments of $55 million and aims to achieve carbon neutral by 2027". Similarly, Mr. Kishida said, "Our Global Appliance (ACIM) business is investing $150 million in Maharashtra. A MoU for acquiring 50-acre land was signed with Maharashtra govt." With the Japanese zone in Neemrana getting saturated, RIICO appealed to the Japanese investors to look at second dedicated zone at Ghiloth developed for them. At the ground-breaking ceremony of Nidec India's third plant, RIICO MD Shivangi Swarnkar said, "A second industrial zone has been developed at Ghiloth, near Neemrana, covering around 200 hectares, to further strengthen the region as a strategic hub for Japanese industries." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Currently, the Japanese industrial township hosts more than 51 companies, representing a cumulative investment of about Rs 6,500 crore, and generating employment for over 26,000 individuals. Ambassador of Japan to India, Keiichi Ono, said Nidec's strategic investment in growth sector and the ability to swiftly respond to the market needs outlines Nidec's strong and visionary leadership.
