The e-Gram project the of Gujarat government, which has so far covered 13,700 villaÂges, is all set to begin its second phase soon. Airtel, which is a partner in the project, has chaÂlked out the second phase plan. Of the total over 18,000 villages in the state, 13,700 have already been covered while in the second phase aims at covering the remaining villages.
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Draft telecom security policy
A telecom security policy mandating that at least 50 per cent of all 'core telecom network equipment' be indigenously developed or manufactured is being proposed.
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6,201 MW hydro capacity
A hydro capacity of 4,710 MW has been commissioned so far, as against the mid-term review target of 8,237 MW for the 11th Plan.
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Karnataka maritime board
Karnataka Minister for Ports Krishna Palemar has said that the state government is planning to establish a maritime board for developing the sector.
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SEZ: The Dealmakers' Dealbreaker
The government's highly motivated optimism on SEZs is not reflected among the practitioners, and it should come as small surprise that after a lengthy wild goose chase by our office, the Commerce Ministry officials kept bouncing us around from bureaucrat to another, confusing matters, and in effect dodging hard questions.
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GAIL LNG project faces headwinds
Farmers in Dodda Siddavanahalli village stalled the work on Dabhol-Bangalore LNG pipeline project, which is carried out by Gas Authority of India (GAIL).
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SEBI's new takeover code
The Board meeting of SEBI held recently announced the new takeover code based on the report of the Takeover Regulations Advisory Com-miÂttee (TRAC) submitted earÂlier in July 2010.
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SSTL inks deal with Ericsson for four circles
Telecom operator Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL), which offers services under MTS brand, has signed a three-year managed services deal with networking gear maker Ericsson for four circles.
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Setback for Chhattisgarh UMPP
The 4,000-MW Chhattisgarh ultra mega power project (UMPP) in Sarguja received a major bow.
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L&T plans infra projects in WB
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) plans to execute infrastructure projects in West Bengal following the change in regime in the state.