Bankers say ports are one of the best sectors to finance to. With the frenetic growth envisaged in the 2020 Agenda, port connectivity is impatiently awaited as the government works on four-lane roads and rail lines linking the gateways to the hinterland.
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There will be visible improvement in port connectivity in 3-4 years
In his interview with Sudheer Vathiyath and Shashidhar Nanjundaiah, K Mohandas, Secretary, Union Ministry of Shipping, highlights some of the initiatives from the government in port connectivity, including ro-ro services, inland waterways on PPP, and more.
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As economy booms, pressure to cut subsidies will go down
By the end of next year, both projects and financial facilitation for them should reach a stage where it's smooth sailing for infrastructure sectors, if Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India, has his way.
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Powergrid to double new lines
Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) plans to install about 65,000 circuit km (ckm) of transmission lines during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017), which is more than twice the likely installation in the current Plan.
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EPC industry discusses labour, regulatory, technical and legal issues
Resource crunch including skilled and unskilled labour was identified as one of the biggest stumbling blocks before a potentially booming EPC industry. The 12th Five Year Plan offers Rs 17.08 lakh crore of construction opportunity. And even as interÂnationalisation knocks on India's doors,
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Gas demand to more than double by 2017
India's natural gas demand is set to more than double by 2016-17 with most of incremental demand coming from power plants. As per the projections made by Oil Ministry for the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-13 to 2016-17),
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Plan Panel forms committee on power distribution
Planning Commission has set up a committee headed by BK Chaturvedi to help restore the financial health of the poÂwer distribution utilities.
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Private investments rising
Private sector's role in infrastructure is poised for significant growth in the 12th Five Year Plan, possibly accounting for about 35-40 per cent of projected investment of $1 trillion, said JP Nayak, President, Larsen & Toubro.
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Govt to step up infra investment
In the 12th Five Year Plan, the Union Government will increase investments on physical infrastructure, with special emphasis on connecting remÂote and rural parts of India.
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Govt to step up infra investment
In the 12th Five Year Plan, the Union Government will increase investments on physical infrastructure, with special emphasis on connecting remÂote and rural parts of India.