Development of infrastructure is vital for the progress of Indian economy. However, a collective support of other sectors is required to achieve its goal. The year just gone was shaded with the dark patches of issues like slowdown and lack of policy initiatives. However, a realistic approach in policy frame work and the revival of the global economy can uplift the sentiments of the industry in the coming years. Arvind Mahajan writes on the performance and outlook of India's infrastructure sector

With several fiscal boosts from the central and state governments, solar energy is growing phenomenally, but as Omkareshwar Pandey says, there is cause for caution.

A study published by KPMG, a global consulting co­mpany, has forecast that solar power can meet 5-7 per cent of India's total power requirem­ents by 2021-22.

The Central government plans to invite global bids for setting up power plants that would use a mix of solar and fossil fuels by mid-next year.