Water supply is being rendered only as an intermittent service in most parts of India. The concept of 24×7 water supply has thus garnered significant interest in the country. Unlike previous attempts, which were focused […]
As per the estimates of the Central Water Commission, India is not a water-scarce country. It has a water resource potential of 1,869 billion cubic metres. However, more than 40 per cent of the water […]
Pipelines are widely used for the transportation of fresh water to households, commercial and industrial consumers. The structure of pipelines is designed to withstand several environmental loading conditions to ensure safe and reliable distribution from […]
India’s water challenges are multifaceted and multiplying. The country is ranked as the world’s 13th most water-stressed country by the World Resources Institute’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas. Given that both surface water and groundwater in […]
Water is essential for daily sustenance and healthy living. With plummeting groundwater levels, contamination of water sources and increasing consumption, challenges in the water sector have increased manyfold. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is one of the most ambitious government programmes for urban renewal and transformation. The mission, launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was envisaged to […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has been at the centre of the government’s urban rejuvenation agenda. In the past few years, notable progress has been observed in various cities in terms of technology penetration, while […]
A smart city is an intellectually connected city that uses various emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to collect and analyse data, and subsequently uses the insights gained to manage assets, […]
Smart mobility is a defining feature of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), which aims to create and develop an efficient urban mobility and public transport infrastructure that provides multiple modes of transportation, including mass rapid […]
According to the International Data Corporation’s forecast, spending on information and communication technology (ICT) in India will grow by over 10 per cent in 2021 to reach $91 billion, and will touch $111 billion by […]
As the foundation of public health and safety, water constitutes the most essential component of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). According to a World Health Organization report, the majority of the population lives in cities, and […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) focuses on building energy efficient urban spaces in order to mitigate the strain on existing infrastructure. Of the overall investment of Rs 2,050 billion envisaged under the mission, Rs 254 […]
Smart cities are incorporating technologies such as integrated surveillance systems in command and control centres to ensure safety, security and immediate emergency response in case of a disaster or crisis. Smart cities are adopting many […]
Over the last few years, the case for the use of natural gas as a fuel has become stronger worldwide, and India is no exception. Concerns relating to increasing air pollution levels and climate change […]
In the past one year, the government has taken several initiatives aimed at developing the city gas distribution (CGD) network and driving sector growth. The Union Budget 2021-22 has enabled the move towards a gas-based […]
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) will soon launch the eleventh city gas distribution (CGD) bidding round to give out licences for retailing gas in cities and extend the coverage of environment-friendly fuel […]
India’s energy demand is estimated to grow at 4.2 per cent each year over the next 25 years. The country is expected to overtake the European Union (EU) as the world’s third largest energy consumer […]
The scale of the ninth and tenth bidding rounds has highlighted the government’s vision of creating city gas distribution (CGD) infrastructure across the country. The CGD sector has been growing by leaps and bounds in […]
The government is working towards developing India as a gas-based economy by boosting domestic production and enabling the creation of better gas infrastructure. It has set a target of increasing the share of gas in […]
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few years. The existing players have invested significantly in developing infrastructure and expanding operations to new geographical areas (GAs). The Petroleum and […]
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