The Tamil Nadu government is in the process of setting up three more sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Chennai. The plants would be set up in Villivakkam, with a capacity to process 135 million litre per day (mn ld) of sewerage, Sholinganallur (100 mn ld) and Navalur (6 mn ld)
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‘Govt is studying SEZ developers’ demands’
The Union Ministry of Commerce has said recently that concerns of developers and units in revamping the SEZ (special economic zone) Act has been taken seriously by the government. After taking into consideration the views, concerns and opinions of various stakeholders, the Department of Commerce has now submitted its report and it is under the active consideration of the Union Government, Madhusudan Prasad, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Commerce said.
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Govt may auction 68 blocks under NELP X
Media reports indicate that around 68 oil and gas blocks may be auctioned by the government during the the 10th round of New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) in 2013-14. Union petroleum ministry and the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) are in the process of securing various clearances for offering the
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Govt grants SEZ notification to Infosys for Indore project
Infosys has received a notification for its proposed special economic zone (SEZ) in Super Corridor area of Indore. The notification was issued by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently. However, the notification is yet to find mention in the gazette and it was likely to happen within a week's time, said sources. In case of TCS, it will take few more days for getting the notification, he said.
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Rs 1,800 cr worth 3 projects to come up in Vizag port
In Visakhapatnam port, three major projects, with an investment of Rs 1,800 crore, are being taken up and the finalisation of bids for the same is being undertaken this week. The bids for extension of container terminal, involving an investment of Rs 633 crore, were opened on March 27. The bids for mechanisation and upgradation of existing facilities at iron ore handling complex (OHC) and West Quay North (WQ-7 and 8 berths) were scheduled to be opened on March 28.
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Bankers begin initiative to move stalled infra projects
Taking note of Finance Minister P ChidambaramÂ’s suggestion, chiefs of public sector banks (PSBs) and State-owned financial institutions on March 18, banks have begun the process of region-wise stock-taking of new and stalled infrastructure projects. The first meeting of bankers, organised by Canara Bank, was held in Bangalore last week.
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Bankers begin initiative to move stalled infra projects
Taking note of Finance Minister P ChidambaramÂ’s suggestion, chiefs of public sector banks (PSBs) and State-owned financial institutions on March 18, banks have begun the process of region-wise stock-taking of new and stalled infrastructure projects. The first meeting of bankers, organised by Canara Bank, was held in Bangalore last week.
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Firms make 118 discoveries in 39 NELP blocks
The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas M Veerappa Moily informed Lok Sabha that so far, a total of 118 discoveries (45 oil and 73 gas) have been made in 39 New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) blocks. This resulted in establishment of In-Place oil volume of 39.76 million metric tonne (mn t) and gas volume of 705.36 billion cubic meter (BCM) respectively. He added that a total of 360 exploration blocks were offered unde
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DDA approves land pooling policy
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) cleared land pooling policy in order to give fillip to the residential projects in the city. The policy is expected to address housing problems, particularly for the economically weaker sections. Before notifying the policy, the authority would invite suggestions and objections. Presently, DDA acquires land directly from farmers or land holders. Lack of ad
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Maritime board revokes nod for Rs 20 bn project
Media reports indicate that Tamil Nadu Maritime Board revoked the approval given to Goodearth Shipbuilding for its proposed Rs 2,000 crore shipyard and captive port project at Silambimangalam in Cuddalore district. The board also cancelled the relevant agreements entered into with the company to develop a captive shipyard within Silambimangalam shipyard port limits in Cud