Due to rapid urbanisation, India is currently witnessing significant changes in its public transportation systems. Bus rapid transit systems (BRTSs), which consist of large buses running in dedicated lanes, are emerging as more reliable, convenient […]
Project management, expansions and transitions are governed by digital deployment. In the oil and gas sector, a lot of uncertainties prevail regarding India’s switch to renewable auto fuels. Despite the emergence of new and sustainable […]
Earlier this year, India, with an estimated population of 1.42 billion, surpassed China to become the most populated country in the world (Press Release, UN DESA, April 24, 2023). The staggering number has several implications […]
The city gas distribution (CGD) sector is working towards the adoption of automation and advanced technologies to lower costs, improve operational efficiency and enable real-time monitoring. To this end, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has implemented […]
The regional rapid transit system (RRTS) is an innovative, transformative and strategic regional public transit initiative by the government in the National Capital Region (NCR). This high-speed system (design speed 180 kmph and operational speed […]
Water, being the most abundant natural resource on the planet, is the core of sustainable development and is critical for healthy ecosystems, food and energy production, industries, households, and other activities. According to the European […]
The Indian port sector is growing at a fast clip. Cargo traffic movement is exhibiting strong growth, with contributions from both major and non-major ports. In order to develop Indian ports as per global standards, […]
The aviation sector has recorded remarkable growth over the past 25 years. Demand for air travel has been on an upswing, resulting in the creation of substantial airport infrastructure. Government support for the development of […]
The fast-paced development of the metro network, the emergence of new transit systems and the adoption of advanced technologies have brought about a paradigm shift in the urban transportation landscape. Providing a cleaner mode of […]
The government and industries are making concerted efforts to ensure water security. There is growing focus on achieving 24×7 water supply in urban and rural areas, and on recycling and reusing treated wastewater to reduce […]
Just as the telecom sector revolutionised communication through wireless waves, the metro sector in India embarked on a journey to redefine urban mobility through elevated or/and underground tracks. Both sectors disrupted traditional norms, ushering in […]
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is seen as a veritable game changer for rail freight movement in India. These corridors will play a pivotal role in increasing the modal share of rail in the […]
A game changer for the country, the government’s flagship high speed rail (HSR) project is aimed at transforming the rail network by increasing passenger train speeds and incorporating world-class technologies. In an interview with Indian […]
Indian Railways (IR) has been changing over the years, although the pace of change may not be in line with customer expectations and global technologies. Taking a 25-year perspective, I see the standardisation of broad […]
A one-of-its-kind initiative, the regional rapid transit systems (RRTS) will transform regional connectivity in the country. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS project, being implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), has achieved key milestones in […]
Over the past three decades, the Indian aviation industry has undergone a transformation, with a significant focus on modernising and expanding its airports. This evolution has been shaped by various trends, policy changes, technological advancements […]
Approximately 95 per cent of India’s trade by volume and 65 per cent by value is moved through maritime transport. This gives us a perspective of how important ports and their ecosystem are to India’s […]
The infrastructure sector in India is plagued by project delays. However, the adoption of digital technologies is anticipated to help mitigate the delays faced by the infrastructure and construction sector. Building information modelling (BIM) enables […]
India’s data centre market has demonstrated substantial growth in investments and capacity in recent years. Within the segment, two concepts that have gained significant attention are edge data centres and sustainability. Although these are completely […]
India’s urban landscape calls for the establishment of many planned urban centres, with the urban areas projected to contribute 73 per cent of the anticipated population growth by 2036. The country already hosts approximately 11 […]
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