In mid-2016, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs authorised the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model, meant for monetising publicly funded brownfield highways for a predetermined concession period ranging from 15 to 30 years. This asset recycling model […]
In recent years, the government has been focusing on developing an extensive road network to improve connectivity across the country. Besides, the expressway segment has received an impetus with the rapid implementation of key projects […]
A host of policy initiatives, new and emerging technologies and equipment, and focus on high quality roads, seamless connectivity and sustainable practices are the key factors driving road sector development in India. Road construction and award […]
With the increased scope of road construction, the road sector is focusing its attention on alternative construction materials and smart technologies for ensuring sustainable and quality output. To meet the government’s goal of carbon emissions […]
The financing scenario in the road sector has improved considerably in the past few years. With the emergence of various alternative means of funding, the market has become more flexible towards the road sector. That […]
The government has taken exemplary steps during Covid-19 to boost the liquidity of construction players and fast-track dispute resolution. Besides, the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) provides a plethora of opportunities for the construction industry. The […]
The central government has been ambitious in integrating advanced technologies with highway operations. Tolling has been a priority area for the government in the past few years, and a national electronic toll collection (ETC) programme […]
The Indian road sector has witnessed a marked shift from the operations, maintenance and transfer (OMT) model to the toll-operate-transfer (TOT) model. From the investor perspective this is a welcome change. The investor fraternity has […]
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 […]
The road sector has witnessed a new high ever since the government initiated a slew of reforms. New government programmes have been launched and work under the existing programmes has been expedited. In order to […]
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 […]
The central government inaugurated the much-awaited six-lane cable-stayed Chambal bridge in Kota, Rajasthan, on August 29, 2017. The completion of the bridge, which had been under development for the past 12 years, concludes the work […]
The implementation of the National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) has finally started showing signs of recovery after a slowdown of almost three years. The initiatives taken by the central government have begun to show quantifiable […]
Despite several initiatives aimed at decongesting state roads and highways, increasing traffic density has led to a growing need for the adoption of effective road management systems. Although some progress has been made in this […]
The road sector has certainly started showing signs of recovery after a slowdown of almost three years. […]
Over the past couple of years, the central government has taken several innovative initiatives to facilitate road development. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has focused on the augmentation of existing infrastructure as […]
In the past year, the National Highways Development Programme (NHDP) has witnessed a surge in activity. During 2015-16, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) achieved about 85 per cent of its project award target as […]
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