Pratap Padode, Founder & Director, Smart Cities Council India, talks about the Council´s capacity building programmes and issues ranging from technology to finance.
Author: admin (Infratructure Today)
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Back on the rails?
Indian Railways has been a victim of years of chronic underinvestment. Though ushering in the PPP mode and 100 per cent FDI for the sector are being perceived as a panacea, there are miles to cover before things get rolling.
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Ties that bind
The Modi administration has done much to strengthen ties with India´s long-standing friendly European partner. Today, new business and investment opportunities being created in India are cementing this relationship even further.
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Business is part of the co-operation but this is not the only target
Yves PERRIN, Consul General of France in Mumbai says French companies are yet to tap India´s animal and diary products sector.
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Nuclear power is an essential element of the energy mix, more so for India
All set to sign a contract for what will be the world´s largest nuclear power plant, Manju Gupta, President, Areva India, says the government needs to do more for nuclear power.
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It is important for citizens to have a strong sense of identity with their city
Olga Chepelianskaia, senior expert on clean energy and eco-efficient urban development, says awareness of one´s own heritage is important for identity building.
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We have learned with India a little patience. This is a part of our growth.
Stephane DECLEE, VP, Energy, Process & Utilities at Dassault Systemes, says Dassault is investing for the long haul and looking at the metals, oil & gas and power sectors. Give us an overview of the company in India.
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Opening the funds tap
A stronger thrust on PPP projects, greater FDI and steady government support can help Indian Railways, one of the world´s largest rail networks, emerge from the rut.
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Connecting the dots
Conventional sewage treatment systems, favoured by engineers and bureaucrats, are incapable of doing the job. So the smart cities have been picked and the hunt is on to flesh out what the proclamations of the Ministry of Urban Development
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The ´dirty´ task
Though the ´Swacch Bharat Abhiyan´ has been gathering steam, the litmus test is the on-ground execution of the elaborate plans and proposals. Collective responsibility is the key to success.