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IIT Bombay Releases Urban Quality of Life Index: Mumbai Bagged the 1 st Place
- IIT-Bombay researchers have come up with an urban quality of life index tailored to the reality of life in India.
- The first time, they have factored in gender parity
- Chennai, it turns out, is the most women-friendly and Patna the least.
- Overall, Mumbai tops the list of 14, followed closely by Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai.
- The study found that Jaipur has the highest crime rate against women, Chennai has the lowest .
About IIT- Bombay
- Established in 1958
- Located in Powai, Mumbai
PM virtually inaugurates construction of Agra Metro project in UP
- Prime Minister NarendraModi is set to inaugurate the phase one of construction of the Agra metro project via videoconferencing on 7 thdec.
- Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked their virtual presence on the occasion.
- The Agra metro project comprises two corridors with a total length of 29.4 km and will connect major tourist attractions like TajMahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra with railway stations and bus stands.
- The estimated cost of the construction of the project is Rs 8,379.62 crore and it will be completed in five years, an official stated.
- The project will benefit Agra’s population of 26 lakh and also cater to more than 60 lakh tourists who visit the historic city every year. It will provide an environment-friendly mass rapid transit system to Agra.
