Lucknow, February 16
The state government will carry out a comprehensive survey of slum dwellers and the poor in the state, in order to create slum-free cities and implement schemes under JNNURM. The survey will contain details like geography of slums, poverty, skills and employment in the slum areas, said P K Mohanty, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.
Agra Mayor hurt in road accident
Agra Mayor Anjula Singh Mahore escaped with minor injuries in an accident on Friday while she was on her way to Jhansi along with her husband. The accident took place at Jauraasi village, 20 kms from Gwalior.