The integrity of pipelines is a basic concern for pipeline operators, and therefore the ability to detect anomalies due to corrosion, erosion, milling and mechanical damage is of significant interest to them. Proper pipeline integrity […]
The major constituents of a city gas distribution (CGD) network are sub-transmission lines, city gate stations, odorisation systems, a primary network of steel pipelines connecting city gate stations to various district regulating stations, a secondary […]
The central government released the National Perspective Plan (NPP) in April 2016 detailing the contours of its flagship programme Sagarmala, which is intended to promote port-led development in the country. This is the first time […]
In a major development for the Indian port sector, the cabinet on January 3, 2018 approved the long-pending demand for amendments in the model concession agreement (MCA) for public-private partnership (PPP) projects in major ports […]
Over the past few years, the Indian port sector has seen a number of regulatory changes. The scale and scope of port terminals has also expanded. On the western as well as eastern coast, several […]
The Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) was constituted in April 1997 to serve as an independent authority for regulating tariffs, both cargo and vessel related, as well as rates for lease of properties with […]
India is witnessing a definite, albeit slow, shift towards the use of coastal transportation as a result of the increased attention that this mode has received in the past few years. At present, cargo moved […]
Despite an extensive inland waterways network of about 20,000 km, the potential of this relatively cheap and green mode of transport is yet to be fully exploited. The total cargo transported by inland waterways is […]
With a 7,516 km long coastline, pristine island chains and abundant tourism sites, the Indian port sector offers several new areas of growth such as cruise tourism and roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) ferries. Though the two […]
Hinterland connectivity has been recognised as one of the most critical issues in port competitiveness and development around the world. Therefore, increasing port connectivity to the hinterland through a network of highways, railways, inland waterways […]
The Indian construction equipment market was sized at about Rs 448 billion in 2016 in terms of revenue from equipment sales. The industry saw production and sales of about 59,582 units and 62,065 units, respectively, […]
India has announced significant investments for the development of its infrastructure sectors in the years to come. This includes ambitious programmes and projects such as Bharatmala (under which 35,000 km of roads are to be […]
The Indian construction equipment rental and leasing market is currently sized at about $2 billion with around 20 per cent of the total construction equipment in the country available for hiring annually. At present, renting […]
NITI Aayog has publicly lauded the implementation progress of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). For the past couple of years, smart cities have been a key focus area of the government. So far, 90 cities […]
The implementation of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) entails massive fund re-quirements. India’s per capita government spending in urban areas is only $17 and reflects the inadequacy in funding due to low property tax coverage […]
Safety and security are important factors while selecting a city to live and work in. With the growing urbanisation of Indian cities, crime rates are increasing at an alarming rate. Further, migration from rural areas […]
Uninterrupted power supply is a key element for the development of a smart city. To ensure this, the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) focuses on reliable power quality, economic efficiency and climate protection. To this end, […]
As Indian cities are growing and expanding, so is the need for efficient urban transportation systems. The provision of smart transport infrastructure is important for a city from both an economic and sustainability perspective. Increasing […]
Often overlooked, technology penetration in the water and waste segment is a much-needed component to ensure efficient urban service delivery. The current state of municipal water supply in the country is characterised by inadequate coverage, […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is based on the idea of using information and communication technology (ICT) as the bedrock to modernise cities in order to make them more sustainable, liveable, resilient and inclusive. A […]
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