June 8, 2012 9:00 AM
Plan Panel allocates 36,000cr to boost sanitation in rural areas in 12th Plan
The Planning Commission has allocated 36,000 crore rupees for the 12th Five Year Plan, up from 7,800 Crore rupees in the previous Plan to give a big boost to sanitation in the rural areas. Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, who is also in-charge of the Ministry for Drinking Water and Sanitati...