Evacuation is one of the biggest challenges being faced by Indian ports today. Though all major ports have double-line connectivity, routes to key destinations are congested. In order to execute last-mile rail connectivity projects and […]
In a bid to improve the quality of infrastructure services in the country, the government launched the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), on June 25, 2015. The focus of the mission is […]
The introduction of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) has been one of the biggest policy developments in the oil and gas sector in the past year. Introduced in July 2017, this new policy replaces […]
India’s growth story has been an impressive one, withstanding global headwinds witnessed in recent times. Though there has been some deceleration in the past year, the country’s performance is still better than that of many […]
At a recent conference on Operations, Maintenance and Tolling in the Road Sector organised by India Infrastructure, L.P. Padhy, Chief General Manager, Technical, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), spoke about the need for asset […]
India jumped 30 places to reach the 100th rank for the first time in the ease of doing business rankings, as per the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 report. The annual exercise, which was carried […]
NITI Aayog has publicly lauded the implementation progress of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). For the past couple of years, smart cities have been a key focus area of the government. So far, 90 cities […]
Given the lack of adequate financing for infrastructure, alternative sources are being looked at to reduce dependence on banks, which have slowed lending to the infrastructure sector owing to a number of issues. During the […]
Hyderabad metro commenced operations on a 30 km stretch from Miyapur to Ameerpet (Line 1) and from Nagole to Ameerpet (Line 3) covering 24 stations on November 28, 2017. The project is the world’s largest […]
Aimed at revolutionising the country’s tolling system, the pan-Indian deployment of electronic tolling (e-tolling) is expected to improve the operational efficiency of road assets, eventually leading to cost savings and a smoother traffic flow. At […]
After a period of slow growth, the Indian meter market is now witnessing a shift in demand and technology. It is upbeat about the revival of demand backed by various government schemes such as the […]
In a landmark move, Phase I of Chabahar port in Iran, also known as Shahid Beheshti port, was inaugurated on December 3, 2017. The port has opened a new strategic route connecting Iran, India and […]
The implementation of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) entails massive fund re-quirements. India’s per capita government spending in urban areas is only $17 and reflects the inadequacy in funding due to low property tax coverage […]
Asset quality is one of the chief concerns of the Indian banking sector at present. The high level of stress on the banks’ books is not only impacting their profitability but is also a looming […]
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) develops international public-private partnership (PPP) standards for meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This provides project models, templates and legal practices that can be adopted and […]
Launched in March 2016, the Setu Bharatam programme aims to make all national highways free of railway level crossings by 2019. It involves the construction of 208 road overbridges (RoBs) and road underbridges (RuBs) across […]
Safety and security are important factors while selecting a city to live and work in. With the growing urbanisation of Indian cities, crime rates are increasing at an alarming rate. Further, migration from rural areas […]
Infrastructure development is currently playing a key role in India’s growth story and hence there is a need to enhance financing options for the sector. Traditionally, banks have been the primary source of funding for […]
Uninterrupted power supply is a key element for the development of a smart city. To ensure this, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) focuses on reliable power quality, economic efficiency and climate protection. To this end, […]
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