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Data Centres
A Suitable Solution: Fibre to play a key role in ensuring data centre connectivity
The demand for data centres is fast growing. Data centre capacity is expected to double by 2023 to over 1,000 MW. Domestically speaking, as per NASSCOM, the Indian data centre market can see cumulative investments […]
Ports in India
Bouncing Back: Key trends and outlook for the port industry
At a time when the maritime industry was suffering from weak domestic performance and foreign trade difficulties, the Covid-19 pandemic created new hurdles. While the industry has begun to show signs of recovery since June […]
Key Upcoming Projects
Powering Up Ports: Progress and opportunities under the Sagarmala programme
The Sagarmala programme was launched by the Ministry of Shipping in July 2015 to harness the potential of the country’s 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of conceivably navigable waterways, and a strategic location on […]
Special Section
Making Headway: Progress report of the Sagarmala programme
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 […]
Power
Saubhagya Promise: Government looks to connect the last mile
In order to fulfil the target of “Power for All” by March 2019, the prime minister announced the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yo-jana, also known as “Saubhagya”, on September 25, 2017. The scheme […]
Special Section
Hurdles to Growth: Operators raise concerns and propose solutions
Private participation in the port sector has increased significantly over the years. However, there are several issues that need to be addressed to sustain private interest in the sector. A major area of concern for […]
Special Section
Improving Connectivity: RCS aims to make flying affordable and accessible
The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), also known as UDAN (Ude desh ka aam nagrik) was proposed under the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) in June 2016 and launched in October 2016. Objectives and guiding principles […]
Special Section
Policy Promise: Key takeaways from NCAP, 2016
After being almost 11 months in the making and after several rounds of consultations among government, industry and other stakeholders, the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) was finally put into place in June 2016. The […]
Ports & Shipping
Trends and Outlook: Sagarmala sets the stage for future growth
The past few years have been challenging for the port sector in the country. […]
Oil & Gas
Promising Outlook: Growth in the city gas distribution network
The city gas distribution (CGD) segment has shown mixed progress in the past few years. […]
Special Section
Rail-Road Connectivity: Addressing evacuation issues
Evacuation is the biggest challenge facing Indian ports today. Although major ports have double-line rail connectivity, all routes to key destinations are congested. In the case of non-major ports, a few like Pipavav, Dahej, Mundra, […]