Airports to Sunports
Solar power helps cut costs and carbon emissions
India’s pursuit of clean and green energy uptake has spread across all infrastructure sectors including railways, airports and educational instituti...
- Improved Parameters UDAN Round 2 attracts more bidders
- Trends and Outlook New policy initiatives provide impetus to growth
Minimising Disputes
Does India need a construction law?
Brigadier Amit Kathpalia, Chief Engineer, Andaman Public Works Department Construction projects across the world are riddled with disputes. These disp...
- Back to the Basics Construction players return to the EPC model
- Key Statistics Steel production, consumption, excess supply and installed capacity
Bilateral Benefits
India’s international collaborations in the oil and gas sector
With the economy expanding at a rapid pace, the demand for energy has shown a significant increase, catapulting India to the position of the third lar...
- Creating Capacity Refining segment gears up for significant expansion
- Rising Demand LNG market scenario
Grim Outlook for Gas
Government strikes down proposal for fresh allocations
The past few years have been tough for the gas-based power generation segment and the stress seems far from over. Already struggling with low plant lo...
- Quality Check Active measures needed to improve supply reliability
- In a Flux Uncertain future for captive coal mining
Towards Water Security
Government takes initiatives to address scarcity issues
Gujarat is among the fastest growing states in India. Its gross state domestic product increased from $158.19 billion in 2015-16 to about $200 billion...
- Namami Gange Update An integrated approach for conservation of the river Ganga
- Key Statistics Central share released and utilised under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)
Going the Last Mile
Bicycle sharing projects in smart cities
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to provide efficient urban mobility and public transport options in the 99 cities that have been selected under th...
- Mission Update MoHUA announces nine cities under Round IV
- Small Steps Government’s recent measures for financing smart cities
On Course
Sections of Vadodara-Mumbai expressway project awarded
Expressway development has been a focus area for the government ever since the launch of the National Highways Development Programme. While Phase VI o...
- Iconic Structure Asia’s longest bidirectional tunnel receives nod
- Major Strides NHDP reports quantum jump in award of road projects
Big Plans, Small Steps
IR yet to improve operating performance
IIn recent years, the railway sector has undoubtedly attracted considerable government attention aimed at a transformation to make the carrier more mo...
- Promoting PPPs IR expands scope for private participation
- Fleet Innovations Rolling stock segment receives Make in India push
Sky Connect
TRAI’s recommendations on providing in-flight telecom services
Indian telecom has breached yet another frontier of connectivity. Air travellers in the country will soon be able to make calls and access the interne...
- Strong Stance TRAI lends its weight to net neutrality
- Looking Local Creating a robust ecosystem to drive domestic handset manufacturing
Major Role to Play
The past few years have seen a surge in competition between the major and non-major ports. The port sector is gradually moving away from the monopolis...
- Key Statistics Age composition and growth of Indian shipping fleet
- Exploring New Avenues Progress in dry port development at JNPT
