Sector Focus Archives - Page 7 of 56

Green Transition: Need for integrated energy infrastructure

July 6, 2025

As India moves toward its ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, the transmission, generation and distribution segments of the power value chain must evolve in a coordinated manner. The success […]

Transmission Trends: Building a robust and reliable grid

July 6, 2025

India’s transmission network continues to scale new milestones, with steady growth in both line length and transformation capacity. As of May 2025, the total length of transmission lines at the 220 kV level and above […]

Harnessing Wind: Market trends, challenges and outlook

July 6, 2025

India’s wind energy sector is gaining momentum, underpinned by strong policy backing, a rising demand for clean energy and an ambition to meet global climate commitments. In 2024-25, the country added 4.1 GW of new […]

Coal Stronghold: Thermal power dominates despite renewables expansion

July 6, 2025

India’s power sector is witnessing a transition from thermal to renewable energy generation. While coal continues to play a critical role in meeting baseload demand, accounting for almost 70 per cent of energy generation, the […]

Steady Flow: Key trends and developments shaping the water sector

June 8, 2025

India’s water supply and usedwater treatment sector is undergoing a significant transformation, evolving in response to rapidly changing climate conditions and increasing urbanisation, both major contributors to growing water scarcity. This transformation is being propelled […]

Upcycling Used Water: Treatment and recovery strategies across segments

June 8, 2025

India is witnessing a paradigm shift in its approach to wastewater (referred to as used water lately) management through a combination of regulatory reforms, policy frameworks and infrastructure-driven programmes at both the national and state […]

Minimising Wastage: Technology interventions to reduce NRW levels

June 8, 2025

India’s water sector faces various challenges related to management and distribution. Existing water resources are currently under pressure due to rapid population growth and urbanisation. High levels of non-revenue water (NRW) further exacerbate this issue, […]

Views of D. Thara: “A key goal for 2030 is to ensure governed reuse of at least 10,000 mld of treated water”

June 8, 2025

India’s strategy for providing 100 per cent household coverage with drinking water must be rooted in the principle of “more from less”. This entails not only delivering clean, potable water through taps, but also promoting […]

Ensuring Water Security: Progress under Odisha’s Drink from Tap mission

June 8, 2025

By Debabrata Mohanty, Director Project, WATCO, and Chinmaya Tripathy, Chief Executive Officer, Ecometrix Odisha’s Drink from Tap (DfT) mission is transforming the state’s water supply landscape by ensuring clean and continuous drinking water to its […]

Seawater Strategy: Tapping the desalination market to meet water demand

June 8, 2025

India’s escalating water crisis has given rise to desalination as a promising solution, leveraging the country’s extensive 7,800-km coastline to access abundant seawater resources. The desalination market in the country is experiencing growing interest, driven […]

Modernising Asset Management: Technologies transforming the water and wastewater sector

June 8, 2025

Asset management in India’s water and wastewater sector is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally dependent on reactive and time-based maintenance models, utilities are now embracing predictive, data-driven and risk-based approaches to enhance operational efficiency and […]

India’s maritime landscape has witnessed significant transformation over the past decade. The sector is adopting advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance port operations. It has also strengthened its global supply chain. Further, the Ministry […]

Streamlining Processes: Towards an integrated and transparent customs ecosystem

May 6, 2025

Over the past three decades, Indian customs has undergone a remarkable transformation from a paper-driven, manual system to a technology-led, digitally empowered trade facilitator. In line with India’s vision of becoming a global trade hub […]

Digging Deeper: Port expansions lead to increased dredging activity

May 6, 2025

Based on the purpose for which it is undertaken, dredging processes mainly include maintenance dredging and capital dredging. Maintenance dredging is carried out to tackle the accumulation of debris in waterbodies over time. This is […]

Views of Unmesh Sharad Wagh: “Vadhvan Port represents a significant leap forward for India’s maritime industry”

May 6, 2025

India’s port sector is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid digitalisation, sustainable initiatives, infrastructure development and enhanced productivity. With the Maritime India Vision 2030 and the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the government aims to […]