Domestic and global firms have reportedly shown interest in the container terminal expansion project of the Ennore Port (EPL) in response to the the portÂ’s Expression of Interest (EoI) issued recently. The project received interest from 11 companies including multinationals such as Port of Singapore Authority, DP World and APM Terminals, local firms like Lars
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
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Consultancy opportunity in sewerage project
Experts call for upgradation of sewage infrastructure in the country as less than 30 per cent of sewage generated across largest cities in the country undergoes treatment before it is disposed into freshwater bodies or the sea.
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Sustainability is important to the future of infrastructure
We need to re-build a sense of role and purpose in our public sector, says Norman F Anderson, President & CEO, CG/LA Infrastructure Inc.Do you think the global economy revs up its engine for infrastructure growth?
One of the smartest ways for policymakers to generate growth - and growth that maximizes oppÂortunities for people - is through infrastructure investment.
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Everest Blowers Dry vacuum systems
Everest Blowers offers dry vacuum pumps with state-of-the-art technology. The dry screw vacuum pump from Everst has the following benefits over steam jet ejector system:Better vacuum level achieved, distillation temperature is reduced, steam consumption is nil thereby reducing load on boiler, plant and allied equiÂpment, load on cooling tower reduced drastically, load on effluent treatment plant
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Irrigation woes
The government should appoint an Irrigation Commission to look at the role of the whole irrigation strategy and revive the current uncertainties in project implementation, writes RC Sinha.Maharashtra State has a large number of Talukas which have been declared chronic draught affected.
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Need community driven growth
PPC can bring in substantial capital and world class technology into India at a competitive rate, says Puneet Thakur, Director-Projects, AFII Corporate Advisors, in an email interaction with Infrastructure Today.What are the major achievements of AFII in infrastructure sector advisory
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Remove policy jam | Budget 2013-14
There should be a steady policy and quick redressal of the policy changes that have been brought to the attention of NHAI, AAI, AERA and such organisations. Approval procedures for land acquisition, environment clearance and financing policies for infrastructure need a re-think with a background that they should result in profitability and surpluses for the infrastructure companies investing in these sectors.
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Infra debt will boost the segment | Budget 2013-14
The Secretariat for Infrastructure in the Planning Commission is involved in initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure delivering services matching international standards, developing structures that maximise the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and monitoring progress of key infrastructure projects to ensure that established targets are realised.
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Atlas copco among top sustainable companies
Atlas Copco today was again recognized as one of the most sustainable companies by the annual Global 100 list. The list, presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, ranks companies that show they are increasing productivity while using less resources. Atlas Copco is ranked 18th on the list.
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DFCC awards Rs 33 bn project
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation has issued letter of intent for the Rs 3,300 crore contract to set up rail track between Bhaupur and Khurja in U.P. to a consortium of Tata Projects and Spanish firm Aldesa. The consortium is expected to begin physical work on the 343-km rail track project, which is funded by the World Bank, from March-April.The 343-km project was sliced into three subsets, and the bidders had been qualified to bid for one, two or all three.