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Interview with Anil Kumar Lahoti: “India has witnessed the fastest growth in 5G roll-out”

September 18, 2024

An enabling regulatory environment has been instrumental in shaping India’s telecom growth story. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been taking proactive steps in response to changing market dynamics and the evolving technological […]

Interview with Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “The road sector constitutes the largest share of the National Monetisation Plan target”

September 17, 2024

Over the years, the Indian road sector has maintained its position as a high priority sector for the centre. The focus has broadened to encompass road connectivity, safety, quality and sustainability. In line with industry […]

Interview with Anil Kumar Khandelwal: “IR is on track to develop infrastructure that aligns with India’s economic development”

September 17, 2024

In recent years, several key reforms and initiatives have been implemented to upgrade and modernise the railway network. These include a continued focus on capacity enhancement, decongestion of high-density networks, safety and sustainability measures, and […]

Interview with Sarbananda Sonowal: “The maritime sector is poised for significant growth and modernisation”

September 17, 2024

The Indian ports and shipping sector has witnessed significant transformation and growth over the years. Initiatives such as the integration of technology into port operations, capacity enhancement and sustainability measures have played a key role […]

Interview with Anjani Kumar Tiwari: “Tariff reform is the foremost priority”

September 17, 2024

The oil and gas sector in India is expanding at a fast pace owing to the significant increase in energy demand. The dilemma of energy poverty and energy sustainability, and the confusion generated by the […]

Interview with Sanjeev Kumar: “A strategic approach is crucial to map aviation growth”

September 16, 2024

The Indian aviation sector has been witnessing significant activity with the demand for air travel increasing and the setting up of modern infrastructure. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) […]

Interview with Dr Chandra Bhushan Kumar: “The JJM has been a transformative initiative”

September 16, 2024

Growing water demand, coupled with limited water resources, has underlined the need for an efficient water supply network. The government’s flagship programme, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), is attempting to build such a network in […]

Interview with D. Thara: “AMRUT 2.0 seeks to transform urban areas into resilient, water-secure environments”

September 16, 2024

With India urbanising at a rapid pace, there is mounting pressure on the water system. The government has launched various programmes to provide access to clean drinking water, improve wastewater treatment techniques and ensure water […]

Interview with Vikas Kumar: “The Delhi Metro is the lifeline of the city”

September 15, 2024

The urban rail system in India is expanding at a rapid pace, propelled by growing urbanisation and demand for sustainable transportation. Delhi Metro is the largest transit system in India, connecting Delhi and its satellite […]

Interview with Shravan Hardikar: “Our goal is to ensure seamless travel for residents while boosting economic activity”

September 15, 2024

By offering a dependable, economical and environmentally responsible form of transit, the Pune Metro system is making a substantial contribution to the city’s transport ecosystem. In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, Shravan Hardikar, Managing Director, […]

Interview with Kishor Nair: “The renewables industry has a trillion-dollar investment opportunity”

May 2, 2024

Renewable energy IPPs are at the forefront of India’s energy transition. One such IPP is Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of the Avaada Group which has diversified its business from solar and wind project […]

Interview with Ghanshyam Prasad: “Our current focus is on distribution”

October 1, 2023

In a recent interview with Indian Infrastructure, Ghanshyam Prasad, chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), discussed the progress made by the power sector over the years and his outlook for energy transition. He also spoke about […]

Interview with Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “There will be a growing focus on environment-friendly road construction and maintenance practices”

August 25, 2023

The road sector has taken major strides over the past few years, backed by strong government support. The focus has been on not just improving connectivity, but also on safety, quality and expeditious development. Private […]

Interview with Sarbananda Sonowal: “MoPSW is committed to making India a leader in the global maritime sector”

August 25, 2023

The Indian maritime industry has experienced significant growth in recent years. The government has increased its focus on capacity addition and efficiency improvement at ports, promotion of coastal shipping and inland waterways, and provision of […]

Interview with Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: “Our ultimate goal is to make air travel accessible and affordable to all”

August 25, 2023

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is taking several measures to make air travel a mode of mass transport for citizens. In fact, the post-pandemic recovery of the sector has been much faster in India […]

Interview with D. Thara: “Water and waste issues are taking centre stage”

August 25, 2023

With Indian cities urbanising at a rapid pace, their water resources have been getting stretched and waste generation has been rising significantly. This has necessitated the expansion of the water pipeline network and the creation […]

Interview with P.R. Jaishankar: “A plethora of investment opportunities have emerged”

August 25, 2023

The infrastructure financing landscape has evolved significantly over time. Furthermore, the government has taken various steps to increase private sector participation in infrastructure development. In an interview with Indian Infrastructure, P.R. Jaishankar, Managing Director, India […]

Interviews

Interview with Anil Kumar Lahoti: “India has witnessed the fastest growth in 5G roll-out”

Interview with Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “The road sector constitutes the largest share of the National Monetisation Plan target”

Interview with Anil Kumar Khandelwal: “IR is on track to develop infrastructure that aligns with India’s economic development”

Interview with Sarbananda Sonowal: “The maritime sector is poised for significant growth and modernisation”

Interview with Anjani Kumar Tiwari: “Tariff reform is the foremost priority”

Interview with Sanjeev Kumar: “A strategic approach is crucial to map aviation growth”

Interview with Dr Chandra Bhushan Kumar: “The JJM has been a transformative initiative”

Interview with D. Thara: “AMRUT 2.0 seeks to transform urban areas into resilient, water-secure environments”

Interview with Vikas Kumar: “The Delhi Metro is the lifeline of the city”

Interview with Shravan Hardikar: “Our goal is to ensure seamless travel for residents while boosting economic activity”

Interview with Kishor Nair: “The renewables industry has a trillion-dollar investment opportunity”

Interview with Ghanshyam Prasad: “Our current focus is on distribution”

Interview with Nitin Jairam Gadkari: “There will be a growing focus on environment-friendly road construction and maintenance practices”

Interview with Sarbananda Sonowal: “MoPSW is committed to making India a leader in the global maritime sector”

Interview with Jyotiraditya M. Scindia: “Our ultimate goal is to make air travel accessible and affordable to all”

Interview with D. Thara: “Water and waste issues are taking centre stage”

Interview with P.R. Jaishankar: “A plethora of investment opportunities have emerged”

Interview with Suresh Prabhu: “India has a great and incredible future”

Interview with Santosh Kumar Yadav: “Highway infrastructure is a key enabler of economic and social growth”

Views of Hari Mohan Gupta: “The part-commissioning of DFCs has significantly boosted freight transportation”