Bharatmala Pariyojana
New Pathways: Focus on road maintenance and monetisation
In recent years, the road sector has emerged as one of the largest recipients of budgetary allocations across infrastructure sectors, highlighting its strategic importance in driving economic growth. Flagship government programmes such as the Bharatmala […]
Growth Impetus: The way ahead for the road sector
The roads and highways sector remains the backbone of India’s infrastructure growth. While execution challenges persist, the highway network has continued to expand. Various government initiatives have reaffirmed the long-term vision for integrated connectivity. At […]
Building Bridges: Policy impetus, digital disruption and decarbonisation transforming construction practices
Bridge construction in India has witnessed significant progress, evolving from basic concrete structures to advanced engineering marvels. Notable examples include the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai and the Dhola-Sadiya bridge in the Northeast, which now […]
Construction Trends: Growing focus on technology integration and sustainable practices
The central government has often reiterated its focus on construction, particularly infrastructure development. The National Infrastructure Pipeline and the government’s flagship construction programmes Bharatmala and Sagarmala Pariyojana, the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the […]
Technology Adoption: Use of sustainable and innovative solutions in road development
In recent times, innovative technologies and materials are being increasingly implemented in the sector, as companies take initiatives to further the technological penetration. For instance, Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Private Limited (DRAIPL) has adopted technologies […]
Moving Apace: Progress under the Bharatmala Pariyojana
The government’s flagship programme, Bharatmala Pariyojana, initiated in 2017, has adopted a corridor-based approach for the growth of the country’s road sector. It aims at optimising the freight efficiency and passenger movement across the country […]
25 Years of Indian Infrastructure: Remarks by Nitin Jairam Gadkari on the release of the commemorative issue
Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, formally released Indian Infrastructure’s 25th Anniversary Issue last month. The high-profile event was attended by leading representatives of the infrastructure sector. On the occasion, […]
Future Roadmap: MoRTH sets award and completion targets for 2018-19
Initiatives taken in the past four years have strengthened the pace of activity in the road sector and course correction measures have reformed the way projects are being implemented. Signs of improvement were quite conspicuous […]
Demand from Infrastructure: Robust project pipeline offers opportunities to construction sector
Time and again the government has reiterated its focus on infrastructure development. The Rs 3.6 trillion budget allocation to the sector for 2017-18 as compared to Rs 2.2 trillion in 2015-16 is a testament to […]
Moving Apace: Update on key government programmes
The central government has initiated a number of programmes to improve the country’s road network. These programmes focus on the augmentation of existing infrastructure as well as development of new roads and bridges. The key […]
