The Jharkhand government has approved the third phase of the Digital Jharkhand Mission with an aim to provide internet connectivity across all gram panchayats of the state by March 2019. The government has earmarked Rs […]
The standing committee of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has approved the proposed hike in water tariff which will take effect from April 1, 2018. The civic administration had proposed a resolution to charge Rs […]
In the coming years, the mining sector is expected to witness higher growth, despite the challenges. While changes in the policy framework will be significant enablers, the increasing demand for mining output will maintain the […]
Natural gas currently contributes about 6.5 per cent towards India’s energy basket. This is low as compared to the global average of about 24 per cent. With growing concerns over pollution and the increasing need […]
Minerals such as coal, lignite, bauxite, iron ore, copper ores and concentrates, lead ores and concentrates, and zinc ores and concentrates are directly or indirectly used in several infrastructure sectors. Among the major minerals, coal, […]
The city gas distribution (CGD) business is characterised by high initial costs followed by comparatively lower working capital requirements. The initial high fixed cost is a result of a number of factors including the cost […]
With several countries emerging as attractive destinations for mineral exploration, India is yet to make a mark in this area. In 2015, it accounted for only 0.6 per cent of the global exploration budget, as […]
For someone who has seen it all and done it all, J.P. Chalasani, group CEO, Suzlon remains very enthusiastic about work and the power sector. He joined Suzlon in 2016, bringing to the organisation all […]
GENMA recently delivered three units of mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) to Paradip port in India from Rugao port in Jiangsu, China. The port is now equipped with 15 berths, three single-point moorings, one roll on, […]
The fledgling market for real estate investment trusts (REITs) and infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs) has seen many regulatory changes in recent months. Despite the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) continuous efforts towards making […]
Indian telecom has breached yet another frontier of connectivity. Air travellers in the country will soon be able to make calls and access the internet on board a flight. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India […]
India’s pursuit of clean and green energy uptake has spread across all infrastructure sectors including railways, airports and educational institutions as the country strives to achieve its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions through the installation of […]
The introduction of the Swachh Bharat Mission in October 2014 has resulted in an increased focus on the cleanliness of streets and roads and the management of waste in India’s cities. The introduction of the […]
In the city gas distribution (CGD) industry, an accurate measure of gas supplied and consumed is essential for achieving operational efficiency. However, the existing metering technologies and equipment are prone to errors and wear and […]
The penetration of technology and innovation in Indian mining operations has been slow as compared to other sectors. This is despite the fact that mining companies are constantly striving to implement the latest and most […]
The demand for rolling stock is expected to increase at a rapid pace over the next few years. This can be attributed to the expanding metro rail network and the development of new modes of […]
After the opening of the landmark Chenani-Nashri tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir, the state has yet another iconic structure in the making – the Zojila tunnel – which has been proposed to surpass the former’s […]
Tariff Authority for Major Ports’ (TAMP) director, Anuradha H. Sharma has been associated with the authority for more than 18 years. TAMP was constituted by an amendment to the Major Port Trust Act, 1963, by […]
Brigadier Amit Kathpalia, Chief Engineer, Andaman Public Works Department Construction projects across the world are riddled with disputes. These disputes occur due to a variety of reasons such as long gestation periods, changes in the […]
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