With the state and the Centre asking local governing bodies to generate their own revenue and develop infrastructure without depending on government aid, both Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Pune Metropolitan Development Authority (PMRDA) are gearing up to attract private players to invest in the city and the region.

The word “smart” has suddenly shot into prominence. Everybody is talking smartly about everything that is turning “smart”. It all started with smart phones, then spread like wildfire, to smart technology, smart grids, smart schools, smart networks, smart cards, smart buildings, smart what not...and finally settled down with “smart cities”.

The government has announced a massive investment in India´s ports sector, which is likely to boost the country´s economy. The government has massive plans of developing ten coastal economic regions by reviving the country´s Sagarmala (string of ports) Project.

The shift from in-situ construction to factory-controlled pre-engineered high quality construction has changed the requirement of engineering, materials, and skills for the construction industry.

The road sector has gathered steam with the government´s focus on the revival of the investment cycle. Over the next six months, the government plans to award road projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore.

Right policy decisions, a well-planned roadmap and an investor-friendly environment can ease the current challenges and put the Indian telecom industry on the world stage.

Jairam Panch, Managing Director, Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd, says the Indian market needs to improve in the areas of planning, skill development and training.

Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Railways is finally getting a push.

The Indian port sector has gathered pace with the government´s focus on revival of the manufacturing sector through the ´Make in India´ campaign. The manufacturing sector is likely to drive the growth of the port sector as the carrier of cargo - ports