In April 2017, the central government gave wing to its ambitious Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) by launching flights from Shimla, Nanded and Kadapa airports. The move is reflective of the intent of the government to […]
Railways in India have been operational since 1853, and most of the stations are equipped with facilities which are well over 100 years old. With station redevelopment being given high priority, the government is aiming […]
The central government inaugurated the much-awaited six-lane cable-stayed Chambal bridge in Kota, Rajasthan, on August 29, 2017. The completion of the bridge, which had been under development for the past 12 years, concludes the work […]
A1989 batch officer of the Indian Railway Accounts Services, Santosh Kumar Pattanayak has recently joined Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) as its managing director. In his current position, he is responsible for raising extrabudgetary […]
The dredging industry has received increased government attention in the past one-two years. One of the major initiatives has been the new guidelines released by the Ministry of Shipping for dredging projects at major ports […]
Airport development in India is primarily under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Of the country’s 134 airports, AAI manages 125, of which 21 are international facilities. In addition, the authority is […]
Vivek Johri has been the new chief commissioner of the Jawaharlal Nehru Customs House (JNCH) since July 2017. The customs house has the record for the highest revenue collection in the country. As chief commissioner, […]
Inland water transport (IWT) has become a key focus area of the government in recent times. Several initiatives are being undertaken to promote the growth of the sector, which, in turn have led to increased […]
The privatisation of Indian airports started in 2000, with the Cochin International Airport being the first to be privatised. At present, there are five privately managed international airports in the country, developed through public-private partnerships […]
The dredging industry in India has witnessed significant growth momentum in recent times. A well-defined contract with a clear allocation of risks and responsibilities for all stakeholders is a must for industry growth. In the […]
In view of the critical capacity crunch at major airports across the country, the development of greenfield airports comes as a breather for the sector. The government’s push towards greenfield airport development is reflected in […]
Survey and investigation works form an important component of a dredging project, both at ports and inland waterways. However, they are often overlooked by project implementing agencies. According to industry experts, not even 1 per […]
Despite a global downturn, India’s air cargo industry is looking up and the country is regarded as the international air trade hub of South Asia. Moreover, the e-commerce sector’s take-off is providing momentum to domestic air […]
The dredging industry generates a large quantum of dredged material each year, which needs to be properly handled, treated and disposed of. This material can be disposed of in open waters, depending on its pollutant […]
The Indian airline industry has grown significantly over the years. While the Regional Connectivity Scheme is propelling many small airlines to enter the market, existing airlines are focusing on fleet expansion to increase operations. Financially, […]
The equipment needs of the Indian dredging market have largely been met by foreign suppliers. Netherlands-based IHC Merwede is a leading supplier of dredging equipment in the country. The company has supplied over 100 dredgers […]
The overall outlook for the civil aviation sector looks positive. Fuel prices remain at moderate levels; traffic growth rates have accelerated; airline financials have seen upticks. Several operators are looking to increase fleet size and […]
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