India is expected to save at least Rs 86,000 crore annu-¡ally after the electronic toll collection (ETC) system becomes operational across India, according to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
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Noida Metro may be realigned
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is contemplating an alignment change in the proposed 30 km Noida-Greater Noida
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NTPC to join OTPCL to set up 2400 MW thermal plant
Power major NTPC has agreed to jointly develop a 2,400 MW thermal power plant in Dhenkanal district with State-owned Odisha Thermal Power Corporation.
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Bumpy Ride Ahead
The Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014 is a much-needed initiative that still needs the implementation clarity to make it a success. In order to tackle the steadfast ascent in the number of road accidents, and the inefficiency in the road transport system
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Need for speedy reforms
A holistic development model is required to push the sluggish growth in the ports sector. Looking at the bigger picture, from coal for power & steel plants to crude oil for refineries, ports provide a gateway for the majority of Indian trade.
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Infrascape 2015 – Infrastructure plays a very significant…
Infrastructure plays a very significant role in economic development. The government has outlined various infrastructure development initiatives in the country, which include smart cities, nationwide connectivity networks of roads, power, gas and water grids.
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Infrascape 2015 – Things are looking better for…
Things are looking better for the country with the positive sentiment that we are seeing across the board. Serious efforts are evident to bring the economy back to a growth trajectory and get our GDP to the high levels it had scaled just a couple of years ago.
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Infrascape 2015 – India´s infrastructure sector is poised…
India´s infrastructure sector is poised to grow at 7-8 per cent next year following the forward looking plans and policies of the new government. The strong mandate will stimulate economic growth, positive surge by implementing desired policies, removal of barriers to foreign investment
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Infrascape 2015 – The sector did lag behind due to delay…
The sector did lag behind due to delay in land acquisitions and environment clearances. Political blockage, heavy interest, cost burden and working capital crisis added to the woes of infrastructure companies but with the change of guard at the Centre things are looking up.
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Infrascape 2015 – India´s infrastructure sector…
India´s infrastructure sector has suffered due to dull macroeconomic conditions and delay in key policy related decisions. This situation is however will start to change 2015 onwards with the focus of the new government on logistics infrastructure creation.