The government should permit duty free import of high capacity equipment reqÂuired for underground mining, and faciÂlitate land, shifting of utilities, environment clearance, cutting of trees, etc.
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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Cement: Inflationary impacts
The last year and a half has seen high interest rates which have contributed to a subdued growth sentiment. For inclusive growth, it is vital that a correction in the interest rates is actioned so that
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Revised proposal for 'no-go' area projects
The Coal Ministry has asked states to give fresh proposals to the Environment Ministry for projects stuck in no-go areas. This would help redeem investment amounting to Rs 40,000 crore in key infrastructure projects in power, cement and steel sectors.
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Railways plans new investment policy
Railways plans to go with build, operate and transfer (BOT) model as part of a new investment policy to attract priÂvate participation in rail conÂÂneÂctivity and capacity augÂmeÂntation projects.
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Tariff cut for Rajasthan solar power plants
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has lowered the tariffs for the purchase of electricity from solar power plants in the state by the state utility.
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Fin Min favours BOT model for road contracts
The Finance Ministry is not in favour of using state grants to develop 20,000 km of roads in the 12th Five-Year Plan. The Ministry wants the road department to contract projects on build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.
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FDI norms in port sector
The Union Government allows 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in port sector to supplement domestic capital, technology and skills, for acceleÂrated economic growth,
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India opposes UN's green caps move
A high-profile panel of the United Nation Secretary General (UNSG) on Global Sustainability has recommended that the world adopt sustainable development targets.
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Infrastructure status for airports sought
ASSOCHAM called for granting infrastructure status to airports by the government, besides classifying aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and cement as declared goods to bring a uniform tariff structure across the country.
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Call for transparency in toll collection
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed to set up an independent regulatory body to monitor toll charged by private road builders on national highways.