Introduction Hydraulic thrust forces are created due to change of direction, reduction in diameter, and at the end of pipelines under pressure during operation, which may cause joint separation if anchor blocks or anchoring devices […]
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI), which benchmarks the performance of the states on various energy sector parameters and measures for mitigating climate change. The first […]
The power market design is witnessing a significant transition. The launch of electricity derivatives is on the horizon and initiatives are under way for virtual agreements and virtual power plants (VPPs). PTC India Limited aims […]
The Pune Metro Rail Project has finally seen the light of day, with the central government inaugurating two sections of the project in March 2022. The project has faced several hurdles since the beginning. The […]
Cube Highways and the Macquarie Group have been prominent investors in India’s road sector. Macquarie’s overall investment in the road sector amounts to $1.5 billion, including the well-publicised acquisition of the first toll-operate-transfer (TOT) bundle. […]
With the city gas distribution (CGD) sector expected to witness significant growth in the years to come, THINK Gas Distribution Private Limited has plans to expand operations with the aim of becoming one of the […]
May Issue 2022
Over the last few years, there have been advancements in the areas of bridge design, engineering and construction in India with the adoption of latest technology and smart construction materials. Also, by using innovative assessment […]
The current water situation in the country has led the government to put its best foot forward. There has been considerable development on key government schemes and programmes in the water and wastewater sectors. Besides, […]
The water resources in India are under tremendous pressure as the availability of safe drinking water is not sufficient to cater to the population demand. The rate of groundwater withdrawal is extremely high as compared […]
Bridge building involves conceptual and computational aspects. The conceptual aspect focuses on the materials to be used and the combinations to be chosen to build an economical structure that meets safety standards. The computational aspect […]
The urban and industrial sectors in India generate large quantities of wastewater and solid waste, which are rising exponentially. The country has come a long way and is taking various initiatives for the reduction of […]
NITI Aayog has released its draft battery swapping policy. The policy aims to support the vision of catalysing the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by promoting the adoption of battery swapping technology, implemented via […]
The Assam government has decided to set up Assam Inland Waterways Company Limited to boost the river transport system in the state. The company’s mandate will be to establish, maintain and operate cost-effective water transportation […]
The central government has inaugurated the Captive Riverine Jetty Project at the Mahanadi river in Odisha on April 25, 2022. The project involved the development of a captive riverine jetty with a material handling capacity […]
APM Terminals Pipavav has secured a new service, Jade Express, mainly for transhipment cargoes. The weekly service, introduced by Maersk, will connect Port Pipavav to Port Qasim, perfectly in time for the MECL service (westbound […]
JM Baxi Ports and Logistics Limited has acquired the residual 26 per cent stake in Visakha Container Terminal Private Limited from DP World. The acquisition gives JM Baxi complete control over this large hub terminal on […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in association with the Deendayal Port Authority, has launched a pilot project named “Fifth Generation Small Cell and Aerial Fiber Deployment Using Deendayal Port Street Furniture”. This pilot […]
The Gati Shakti Mission assessment has revealed that infrastructure gaps exist in over 130 projects. As many as 80 projects have reportedly been identified by the MoPSW with infrastructure gaps that other ministries need to […]
The MoPSW has laid the foundation stone for a roll-on-roll-off (ro-ro) facility at Cochin port in Kerala on April 30, 2022. The project is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 110.6 million, with 100 […]
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