Over Mrinal Gore flyover in Goregaon East, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) launched the girder of the Dahisar East- Andheri East metro line in two phases over August 19 and 20.
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Category: Water & Waste
Now digital mapping for Varanasi’s water and wastewater resources
Varanasi Nagar Nigam (VNN) will install Geographical Information System (GIS) and Management Information System for the city under the Ganga Action Plan-II. The project is part of the institutional development program, financed by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Rs.3.4 bn flood relief released for Assam
The government has released an amount of Rs 3.40 billion for flood relief work in Assam.
WB projects for inland water transport in Assam reviewed
The World Bank-aided projects to modernise inland water transport in Assam were reviewed by state Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary with representatives from the World Bank.
LafargeHolcim treated 10-mn tonnes of waste
LafargeHolcim's global waste management business, Geocycle, treated 10 million tonnes of waste in 2017, an increase of 13 per cent versus 2016. This is almost twice the total yearly household waste generation of Switzerland or the equivalent of 2 million garbage collection trucks.
Integrated water management key to avert water crisis
India is on the verge of water crisis today. The crisis is twofold: major losses in potable water supply and inadequate sewage treatment facilities across the country.
Closing India’s water loop
India's fragile and finite water resources are depleting, while the multi-sectoral needs of water from sustained economic growth (over 8 per cent) will further increase demand for water with supporting dynamics like increased energy and consumption.
By 2020, India may reuse at least 6,800 litres of waste water
The market should develop significantly. India's demand for water is growing, while the amount of available water is falling. So, recycling and reusing water is an intelligent way to help meet the supply-demand balance.
Post Budget Analysis | Ports
Budget allocation of Rs 600 crore for projects under Sagarmala, Rs 322.6 crore for the development of ports and Rs 508 crore for grants to the Inland Water Transport Authority of India.
BP and Reliance to develop R-SeriesÂ’ deepwater gas fields
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and BP announced that they are moving forward to develop already-discovered deepwater gas fields, bringing new gas production for India. The two companies have agreed to deepen and expand their partnership to work jointly across a wide range of areas throughout IndiaÂ’s energy sector.