Apart from being the largest source of electricity supply in the country, with over 75 per cent share in the total power generation, coal is also the largest contributor to industrial emissions. In India, the […]
With high speed internet connectivity and seamless data flow becoming a necessity, the demand for optic fibre networks is spiralling upwards. Optic fibre cable (OFC) demand in the country is being led by a mix […]
The majority of urban mass transit (UMT) projects continue to be funded by the central and state governments. The experience with private sector participation in the sector, particularly in the urban rail segment, has been […]
The Uttar Pradesh government is steadily moving towards accomplishing its aim of developing the largest expressway network in the country. The state already has to its credit two major expressway projects – the 165 km […]
Broadband internet connectivity has the potential to empower the country’s rural masses by giving them access to information and public services such as education and health, as well as ensuring their financial inclusion. The BharatNet […]
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 […]
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