The PMGSY has been a remarkable scheme, with substantial potential in ushering in the much-needed bottom-up reforms. Despite its obvious effectiveness in various economic, social and business domains, availability of funds and trained resources
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In the eye of a revolution
IndiaÂ’s greatest need is for an effective and economically viable cold chain solution that will totally integrate the supply chains for all commodities from the production centres to the consumption centres, thereby reducing physical waste and loss of value of perishable commodities, writes Rai Umraopati Ray.
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World’s first hybrid reach stacker
Konecranes has introduced the world's first hybrid reach stacker, the SMV 4531 TB5 HLT for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tonne. It features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage.
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Quick and comfortable
Quicom is a Transit-Oriented Development project, one of the largest unsolicited business model proposal for Mumbai to redevelop all 114 railway stations across local railway network under Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mode.
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Civil nuclear pact
India and Japan agreed to speed up talks on a deal to allow Japan to export nuclear plants and to strengthen security cooperation as both countries keep a wary eye on China's military clout.
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Vizhinjam project master plan
The master plan and detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed Vizhinjam container terminal and international port project in Kerala was released by the state Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
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GPL setting up 2 more berths
Gopalpur Port (GPL) constructed a multi-purpose berth with a cargo handling capacity of 3.50 million tonne and it is in the process of setting up another two berths.
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Alstom delivers Myanmar transmission project
Alstom T&D India has delivered a Rs 105 crore transmission project in Myanmar for Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL).
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Cairn India expects higher output from Rajasthan block
Cairn India aims to achieve a production level of 200,000-215,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil during 2013-14 from its Rajasthan block compared to the present production level of 175,000 bpd.
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‘Work is progressing on Delhi’s RTR flyover project’
Delhi Public Works Department Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan has stated that work on the Rao Tula Ram (RTR) Marg flyover in the city was progressing as per the plan. The Department is working on the detailed plan which will be submitted to Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC). Once it clears it, the project will be sent to the Cabinet and the tender process will follow next, the Minister said.