Given the ever-increasing volumes of traffic in Indian cities, a well-planned urban transport system assumes vital importance. To this end, metro rail systems in the country have made significant progress, having grown from 90 km […]
Pankaj Kumar, an Indian Telecom Services officer of the 1991 batch, brings to the table 27 years of experience. As secretary, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) he is in charge of administration and finance, and […]
In recent years, the government has been focusing on improving the country’s public transportation system by exploring various alternative transit systems besides conventional metro rail systems. Some of these are personal rapid transit systems, regional […]
A bus rapid transit (BRT) system is a high quality, bus-based transit network that delivers fast, comfortable and cost-effective bus services within the city. It consists of dedicated bus lanes and bus stations and is […]
In India, 4G services have been launched in a total of 22 licensed service areas (LSAs) including rural areas. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) are yet to launch 4G […]
Over the past few years, India has been witnessing a transformation in its digital profile and footprint with the growing digitalisation of services. The telecom sector is at the forefront of driving this change. At […]
Indian metro systems are swiftly moving towards standard gauge rolling stock with advanced signalling and control systems, passenger information systems, and integrated security systems. The rapid expansion of the metro rail network is increasing the […]
With more and more cities opting for introducing metro systems, the size of the automated fare collection (AFC) systems market is growing in tandem. Over the years, advancements in communication and mobile technologies have driven […]
Given the rapid vehicular growth and the ever-increasing population in the country, urban mass transit infrastructure is facing immense pressure. In such a scenario, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) offer a promising solution. ITS is an […]
Signalling and telecommunications (S&T) systems are crucial for safe and speedy train operations. These systems ensure the effective operations of the large fleet of locomotives and rolling stock plying on the metro rail network. At […]
The South Asia Regional Conference on “Urban Infrastructure: New Approaches to Public-Private Partnerships and Municipal Finance Innovations” was held in New Delhi on November 15-16, 2018. The conference was organised by NITI Aayog in partnership […]
Commuters in Indian cities are increasingly opting for urban mass transit systems as the preferred mode of transportation. This has acted as a catalyst for the development of several new metro projects and the extension […]
November Issue 2018
Rapid urbanisation has been a driver of growth. But it has also stressed inadequate urban infrastructure to breaking point. Public transport is one of the many areas of concern. Poor public transport leads to more […]
The central government is likely to sanction funds worth Rs 30 billion for two road projects in Kerala soon. The first involves four-laning of the 39 km Thalapady-Chengala road stretch from km 17.2 to km […]
The Government of India has signed a loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency for procuring Rs 16.4 billion (JPY 25.48 billion) for the North-East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project (Phase III). The tender […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is planning to scale up a satellite-based smart meters project being implemented in Uttar Pradesh by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). As part of ADB’s $200 million loan to EESL […]
The government has prepared a new revival plan for Air India which involves transferring the airline’s working capital debt of about Rs 290 billion to a special purpose vehicle, Air India Assets Holding Limited. At […]
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