24 January 2014 Current Affairs
Union Government Launched National Waterway-4 Project In Tamil Nadu
Union Government launched the project for the development of the stretch of 37 Kilometer of the National Waterway-four (NW-4) between Sholinganallur to Kalpakkam in South Buckingham Canal in Tamil Nadu. NW-4 covers a total length of 1078 Km consisting of Kakinada-Puducherry canal systems integrated with Godavari and Krishna Rivers. Main components of the project include dredging and excavation to develop navigational channel, construction of three terminals and navigational locks, replacement of one existing bridge at Kelambakkam, and installation of navigational aids. The project is expected to be completed in two years with 123 crore rupees.
NALSA Launched Free Legal Service Clinics Across The Country
National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the 2648 village legal service clinics across the country on 24 January.The move aims to bring legal services to the doorsteps of the weakest section of the country. Chief Justice of India P.Sathasivam open free legal clinics in New Delhi. As per the regulation, NALSA will set up village legal services clinics in one village in each Taluk of the country.On the lines of health centres in villages, these legal services will provide legal care to villagers who are not aware about laws and their rights.With the help of Para-legal volunteers and empanelled lawyers, clinics will also assist villagers in getting BPL card, Election ID, Aadhaar Card, gas connection and other government welfare schemes.