Since rural road development is very slow in process, most of the large roads developers have not shown interest. However, Goutham Reddy, Chairman, Ramky Infrastructure, talking to Sumantra Das says government initiative or incentive
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Towards accessible hinterlands
Those against central-state joint participation and champions of the “federal structure” should learn the rural roads case study. Without the Rs 132,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
There is a need for innovations in road construction technology
Rohit Punjabi, Assistant Director (Strategy and Marketing Department), Liugong India, explains to Sudheer Vathiyath the importance of implementing innovative ideas in road construction activities.
Massive infrastructural development at grassroot level is needed: Experts
The private players can participate in the construction of infrastructure for cold chain systems and benefit greatly. However, the experience of the few private players who have invested in the cold chain has not been satisfactory for them.
In the eye of a revolution
IndiaÂ’s greatest need is for an effective and economically viable cold chain solution that will totally integrate the supply chains for all commodities from the production centres to the consumption centres, thereby reducing physical waste and loss of value of perishable commodities, writes Rai Umraopati Ray.
Reinforcing safety
Ultra-high performance fibre-reinforced concrete is considered the core for building the future of any nation. This high performance material allows the construction of sustainable and economic buildings with an extraordinarily slim design. Its high strength and ductility makes it the ultimate building material, writes A Shivkamal.
Building an ambitious global logistics hub
Managing logistics needs an innovative integration of international best practices and equipment, as well as comprehensive knowhow of local regulations, writes Adarsh Hegde.
Logistics as a factor of process efficiencies
Low penetration of automation and processes in the largely unorganised sector is a setback for logistics in India. Efficiencies through better infrastructure and statutory conditions would help unshackle the sectorÂ’s economic potential significantly, writes Thomas Tieber.
From a cost to a value-add
Improving efficiency, reliability, flexibility and innovation should be the focus of our slow-growth, high-demand logistics systems, writes Vivek Kumar.
Indian companies shall increasingly adopt LMS
Rahul Himatsingka, CEO, Essar Steel Logistics, explains to Sumantra Das how a robust logistics management system can help companies handle the complex supply chain system efficiently.

