The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) wants the government to add reserve prĂÂice concept as a parameter in the bidding processes for infrastructure projects instead of opting purely for lowest cost bids.
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
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Infrastructure in NE to get booster
The North Eastern states have stressed on development of infrastructure for improved connectivity and rural transformation for development, according to Planning Commission.
The government would take proactive
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ITI to pump in `2,380 cr for biz revival
ITI is planning to invest over Rs 2,380 crore to re-start its manufacturing units and
diversify into other businesses. The proposal to clear these funds for ITI's revival is with the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR
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Landmark: Chennai Desalination
While Chennai city was implementing several water conservation measures, the scarcity in availability of water had to be addressed through augmentation of supply. It was in this context that the city turned to an alternative source - sea water
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JNNURM needs to be a programme, not a project
With the somewhat partial success of the first round of JNNURM, the Mission hopes to leverage the advantage of learning experiences, both of its success and stumbling blocks, as it gears up to address many more cities in the second round.
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Hydrocarbon: Fuel for Growth
Having established its credentials in the refinery sector, Essar Projects- Hydrocarbon Strategic Business Unit (SBU) plans to position itself as a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) sector player in the petrochemicals, fertilizer and gas value chain.
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Case Study: Innovation and exemplary precision
The project team of Essar Projects India completed the installation of derrick supporting structure modules (a total of three) in Delayed Coker Unit (DCU) at Essar's Vadinar site for refinery expansion project, using an innovative erection technique.
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BALANCING THE ACT
This is surely the first time we've 'carried over' our editorial comment from a previous month. Yet the subject of land acquisition seems to brew and brew like a well-spun yarn of suspense, through twists and turns, sometimes acting on vagaries and sometimes on political reactions to pressures.
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UP's land acquisition policy
A new land acquisition policy in Uttar Pradesh mandates 70 per cent of famers agree to the acquisition.
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Land acquisition policy drafted
A lopsided pro-farmer land acquisition policy has been drafted in consultation with a section of state governĂÂments.