Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), one of the key and biggest city gas distribution (CGD) network operators, has expanded tremendously in terms of its customer base and asset development since it took over Delhi’s gas distribution […]
In recent times, it has become imperative for city-level governments to incorporate e-governance to strengthen democracy, increase public participation and thereby increase public welfare. The extensive use of digital solutions not only creates a progressive […]
The Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has been included in the Smart City Mission Statement and Guidelines as a model city in the greenfield category. GIFT City has deployed several advanced technologies across different […]
India’s plans to set up a gas trading hub are likely to come to fruition by the first quarter of 2020-21. The draft rules for the operation of the proposed hub have already been finalised […]
Against the backdrop of a growing urban population and increasing shortages in service delivery, smart cities in India have been incorporating technologies such as smart meters, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), supervisory […]
India is emerging as a major demand centre for natural gas as a result of a sustained policy push by the government and increased investments to improve the infrastructure in the sector. In 2018-19, the […]
India is working towards increasing the share of natural gas in the energy basket, and a major prerequisite for increasing natural gas demand is the development of a countrywide pipeline transmission network. At present, the […]
Urban transportation in the country is currently facing multiple challenges such as pollution, traffic congestion, poor road safety and parking, pointing to an alarming need for transformation of urban mobility via cleaner technologies. One of […]
Safety is a very crucial aspect to ensure that a city is liveable for its inhabitants. Safety and security have been accorded high priority under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). Deployment of CCTV cameras, development […]
As part of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), some cities have planned to converge with the Housing for All scheme in a bid to address the gap in the informal housing sector. A substantial portion […]
Smart energy is one of the thrust areas under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). Broadly, the smart energy objective under the mission is to promote renewable energy generation primarily through solar rooftop installations and ensure […]
In India, rail infrastructure forms the backbone of the country’s transportation system. Contributing to about 3 per cent of the total GDP, Indian Railways (IR) has been consistently working towards capacity expansion, efficiency enhancement, technological […]
Indian Railways (IR) has become a key driver of the government’s Make in India programme, enabling the country to become a manufacturing base for railway equipment. The initiative has helped the railways in attaining the […]
Rising investments in network expansion and decongestion in the railway sector have resulted in high growth in the railway equipment market. The entry of new manufacturers has widened the choice for project developers/contractors. Further, the […]
Mining companies in the country are gradually redefining their strategies and adopting new business models. A digital mine leverages the best of digital technology and internet of things (IoT), cloud or on-premises platforms to connect […]
The past few years have been eventful for the railway sector. The government has unveiled several initiatives for expanding and decongesting the existing network. There has also been a sea change in the scale and […]
With the aim of saving costs and achieving a lower carbon footprint, Indian Railways (IR) has made 100 per cent electrification a key priority. It plans to electrify around 28,000 route km (rkm) by 2021-22 […]
The adoption of digital and technology innovations can help in transforming key aspects of the mining process and unlocking the sector’s potential. Technologies and systems such as automation, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), […]
The rolling stock segment continues to be a major thrust area for Indian Railways (IR). The launch of the first indigenously manufactured semi-high speed train – Vande Bharat Express – introduction of premium trains with […]
India, with a large resource base, is a major participant in the global mining industry. The country is endowed with abundant mineral resources that play an important role in the development of industries. However, in […]
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