IndiaĆĀ“s low per capita electricity consumption, which currently stands at less than 1,000 kWh per annum, has been a subject of debate and consternation. The situation is likely to undergo a change, but it is imperative to set rational goals in this regard.
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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From thought to action
If the change in governance at the Centre last year brought reason to cheer, the first year of the NDA governmentĆĀ“s rule also showed that intent alone was never going to be enough.
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A close assessment
ThereĆĀ“s a big scope of service delivery improvement and the government needs to think mobile first. The ĆĀ“Digital IndiaĆĀ“ initiative aims at preparing India for a knowledge-oriented future. The programmeĆĀ“s objectives clearly highlight that it is a comprehensive
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Digital India: The next steps
The noble vision of having paperless governance needs to overtake a mindset and working style of decades. It needs the transition of people more than infrastructure at any juncture.
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Packing a punch?
Many industry observers feel the time is right for the government to exit and look at reducing its investments in power distribution and allow commercial capital to flow into the sector.
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MSME: Integral to Make in India
Like roti, kapda aur makaan, the industry needs finance, power and water. Plugging some of these gaps can boost the sector, thereby giving a fillip to the overall campaign. The focus of Make in India is on creating jobs and skill enhancement in 25 sectors.
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DFC will give a major boost to last mile connectivity
Anil Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, CONCOR, expects a significant progress in the Indian logistics sector and highlights the expectations from the government initiatives.
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SPV will enable ports to execute projects at a faster pace
In a candid conversation with Infrastructure Today, I Jeyakumar, Chairman, Mormugao Port Trust, puts forth the challenges faced by ports and his views on the way ahead.
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Eventful journey ahead
After a hiatus in 2014, there are emerging signs of takers for PPP projects in some of the sectors, including ports. Baring some shortcomings, PPPs have achieved resonable success rate. However, it is too early to say that they have been a grand success.
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India is among the top five in terms of investment in RE
Anil Sardana, Managing Director & CEO, Tata Power, throws light on the remarkable growth of the renewable energy sector and the factors that have contributed to it.