Dredging as an industry has gained importance over the years due to the expansion works at ports, the development of greenfield ports and the deepening of waterways. The increased focus on dredging has resulted in […]
The modal mix of freight traffic in India is highly skewed, leading to inefficiencies in freight transport. As per industry sources, around 71 per cent of the country’s freight is transported by road and only […]
The global logistics segment has witnessed a significant transition over the years, with technology-driven methods overtaking manual methods in connecting sellers, third-party logistics partners and customers. Logistics companies have been adopting new technologies and integrating […]
India’s cold chain industry is still evolving, and is operating way below its capacity. However, increasing urbanisation and the growth of the organised retail, food servicing and food processing sectors are boosting growth in the […]
Today, supply chains are under constant pressure to deliver higher performance at low cost. Supply chains need to improve their functionalities with the integration of digital tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things […]
India’s logistics and storage segments are on the cusp of a revolution. There is a lot of emphasis on reducing logistics costs from the current 14 per cent to 9-10 per cent of the gross […]
The warehousing segment in India has witnessed significant developments over the years. As per JLL, despite the unfavourable socio-economic environment, the warehousing stock in the top eight cities – NCR Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, […]
Steel silos are in huge demand as a highly mechanised and modern way of storing foodgrains. However, there has been very limited progress in the construction of steel silos. There is also a need for […]
Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for over 50 per cent of India’s population and plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic fabric of the country. Agriculture and allied sectors accounted for 19.9 […]
Agriculture is one of the major consumers of groundwater in India due to the absence of volumetric supply of water. The increasing dependence on groundwater has already led to its depletion, resulting in water woes […]
Over the past few years, the irrigation sector has gained traction, with greater focus on multipurpose irrigation projects and infrastructure creation through a number of government’s flagship programmes. Besides the government-increased investment in the irrigation sector, […]
Micro-irrigation has been gaining prominence over conventional flooding methods of irrigation. It is gradually emerging as a demand-driven technology. During 2020-21, the area covered under micro-irrigation systems reached 0.87 million hectares, of which drip irrigation […]
Water scarcity is reaching a new level in India and is expected to get further aggravated in the near future. Farmers are facing a lot of difficulties in cultivating crops given reduced water availability in […]
Over the past few years, the government has been making concerted efforts for expanding irrigation and ensuring efficient management of water resources in the country. It has launched several flagship initiatives such as the Pradhan […]
The concept of irrigation storage structure refers to a water storage system created by building tanks, cisterns, reservoirs and dams to hold enough water to meet irrigation demand while also minimising seepage and evaporation losses. […]
Irrigation equipment constitutes a major portion of the Indian agricultural equipment market. Typically, equipment constitutes 12-15 per cent of the total cost of an irrigation project. According to India Infrastructure Research estimates, the current market […]
In light of the dwindling water reserves, the need to manage water resources judiciously has become imperative. In this regard, the concept of recycling and reuse of wastewater has gained traction. Treated wastewater can be […]
Water utilities across the country are recognising the importance of proper water supply management, and have been adopting various initiatives to operate more efficiently. Urban local bodies (ULBs) in major Indian cities have started deploying […]
Over the past few decades, significant progress has been made in providing water supply and sanitation services to the masses in various developing countries. However, even with the increasing network of water supply, the ability […]
Water scarcity issues are a major problem in many parts of the world, affecting the quality of life, the environment, industries and the economy. Water scarcity can be attributed to natural causes such as climate […]
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