Maharashtra government plans to review its Special Economic Zone (SEZ), land acquisition and industrial policy.
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Naidu Chairs High‑Level Committee to Strengthen Aircraft Leasing and Financing
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Air India Express Unveils New Uniforms Inspired by India’s Cultural Heritage
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AM/NS India, ICAR‑IARI Partner on Sustainable Use of Iron Ore Tailings in Agriculture
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AM/NS India Secures 30‑Year Concession for Paradip Port Berth
AISATS MoUs with Spicexpress, Total Solutions to Expand Freighter Operations at Noida Airport
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Suzlon-Torrent Partnership Crosses 1.3 GW with New 250 MW Wind Order
Category: ECONOMY & POLICY
British India Infrastructure Group (BIIG) launched
The Britain India Infrastructure Group (BIIG) was launched in UK to facilitate the development of infrastructure in India with the involvement of senior officials from both sides and the major private sector players in infrastructure development.
New policy in the offing
The government was in the process of formulating the New Telecom Policy (NTP) 2011, which will override the existing policy announced 11 years ago.
GMB's EOC operationalised
An emergency operations centre (EOC) came into force in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 26 January. The facility will provide virtual eyes to Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) and help it to monitor all the activities in the Gulf of Cambay (Khambhat).
Recent land acquisition law amendments
The Planning and Compensation Act 1991 was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom to amend the law relating to town and country planning.
Advisory council for environmental clearances
An advisory council with participation from industry has been set up to look into policy issues regarding environment clearances.
Infrastructure Today Person of the Year 2010
Mr Anil Manibhai Naik, 65, started out as a teacher’s son in a south Gujarat village. Today, he is the captain of a huge ship with 38,000 employees on board.
Caution! Project creep ahead
Although all changes that are proposed are meant to be improvements in schedule, cost or performance of projects, another universal truth is that there’s many a slip between the cup and the lip.
Infra Hiring: Perception vs reality
Much planning has gone into the infrastructure sectors, but as repeatedly reported in the media, the sectors have not performed to expectations.
12 vital areas for 12th plan
The Planning Commission has identified 12 critical areas around which the 12th Plan (2012-2017) will revolve, with social sector and infrastructure on priorities.

