Media reports suggest Dahej Harbour Infrastructure plans to set up a new, multi-purpose berth that can also handle containers at its captive jetty in the Dahej port, Gujarat. It is also learnt that the new, multi-purpose berth will be designed to handle 5-6 mn t of cargo a year including containers
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TN govt to introduce land acquisition policy
Tamil Nadu government plans to introduce a land acquisition policy considering that non-availability of land for industrial units is a major hurdle in attracting new investments in the manufacturing sector, Governor K Rosaiah said. He said this at the customary GovernorÂ’s address in the Assembly marking the start of the session
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TN govt to introduce land acquisition policy
Tamil Nadu government plans to introduce a land acquisition policy considering that non-availability of land for industrial units is a major hurdle in attracting new investments in the manufacturing sector, Governor K Rosaiah said. He said this at the customary GovernorÂ’s address in the Assembly marking the start of the session
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EPL gets response from leading firms for container project
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
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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.