India has five inland waterways and the Central Government is in the process of decĆĀ”laring the Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch of river Barak in Assam as the sixth National Waterway. The Minister of Water Resources will move a Bill in Parliament for declaring
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NHAI to convert quarries into water storage ponds
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed to use quarries after closure for storing water. It will provide a fencing or wall around the pits for safety purpose and allow the use of the water for agriculture and domestic use. It has sought permission for quarrying in three districts of Vidarbha in Maharashtra-Wardha, Yavatmal and Gondia.
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Govt takes efforts to boost inland water transport sector
While speaking at a CII event, Shipping Secretary PK Sinha informed that his ministry was exploring several ways to raise the share of inland waterways, create right policy and fiscal environment. He stressed on the need to increase the share of inland waterways and ensure seamless connectivity. He said the government is in the process of identifying criti
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49% FDI in civil aviation not substantial, says PwC, FICCI
Norms relaxation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in civil aviation will not result in substantial increase in investment in the sector, states a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
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Chennai’s 20 roads to get storm-water drains
Though delayed, Chennai to get stormwater drains for its 20 key roads. The traffic police, who had concerns about the digging up of roads 'fearing traffic congestion,' has now given the Chennai Corporation permission to resume work on the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission-funded project.
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Chennai’s 20 roads to get storm-water drains
Though delayed, Chennai to get stormwater drains for its 20 key roads. The traffic police, who had concerns about the digging up of roads 'fearing traffic congestion,' has now given the Chennai Corporation permission to resume work on the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission-funded project.
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World Bank lends $60 mn for water project
World Bank agreed to lend $60 million for the Karnataka Watershed Development Project II (KWDP II), which aims to improve watershed planning and management in project areas. An agreement to this effect was signed between the World Bank and the state government. To be implemented across seven districts of Karnataka, the project will improve government wate
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Opportunities in India
The low penetration rate offers more potential for desalination in industrial segments; especially in power, metals, oil & gas, chemicals, and petrochemical industries. In the next five years, high growth rate is anticipated, at 7-8.5 per cent, in the industrial segment, according to Frost & Sullivan’s analysis.
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Effective wastewater management
Alom Poly Extrusions installed the 30.78 km underground drainage network at the Prayag Film City using Alcorr DWC piping system in 95 days.Prayag Film City is one of the corporate ventures of The Prayag Group. The City is located in the western periphery of Midnapur district, West Bengal, about 210 km from Kolkata.
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We are confident in the growth opportunities
Although the last five years have seen rolling out of many water infrastructure projects, there is still more needs to be done, says Pawan Mathur, Director-Water & Heat Segment, Itron India, in an email interview with Sudheer Vathiyath.How do you assess the current scenario in the urban water sector in India