Most infrastructure projects are generally characterised by time and cost overruns. Political factors impact time overruns more than cost overruns. The new government at the Centre has identified its top priorities and as expected infrastructure is high on the agenda.
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Seasoned Professional
Somesh Dasgupta is President (Corporate Affairs & Admin) with India Power Corporation Ltd. A highly motivated and seasoned professional, Dasgupta has vast expertise in Human Resource Management and Personnel Management.
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Young Turk
Peeyush Gupta, Director, Sales and Marketing, South Asia (UL), brings with him a rich experience of 18 years in the power, healthcare and certification industries. Prior to joining UL, he was at GE BEL (part of GE Medical Systems)
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Rich Experience
MC Kini is the Chief Executive Officer for Dalmia Cement Bharat Limited in the North East. He additionally handles the CEO positions at Dalmia Bharat Enterprises´ (DBE) two other notable investments including Adhunik Cement Ltd.
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Water use patterns will lead to a severe crisis by 2050
Rishabh Sethi, Chief Operating Officer, SPML Infra Limited, shares his views on the huge scope of growth in the country for water recycling and purification of drinking water, and his company´s upcoming projects in this space.
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Every drop counts
Dwindling freshwater resources are forcing countries and organisations to make water and wastewater management a mandatory exercise.The mismatch between the demand and supply of water in the country is a major driving force behind the water and wastewater industry in the country.
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Rural Punjab encourages metering and billing
By January 2013, 200 out of 840 villages covered under the project had opted for metered household connections, and fifteen of these had round-the-clock (24/7) water supply. Even in prosperous Punjab, villages face an acute scarcity of water,
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Policy measures to boost SEZs
The government is considering policy initiatives such as modifying tax rules and allowing dual use of infrastructure in non-processing areas to incentivise Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
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Industrial projects to get security okay in 12 weeks
Industrial and infrastructure project proposals will get security clearance within 12 weeks as the Home Ministry has streamlined the process by issuing a detailed guideline in this regard.
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Relaxation for KIOCL
The government has allowed Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd (KIOCL) to directly export iron ore pellets in a bid to revive the cash-starved company.