Increasing focus on the development of green and smart buildings has opened up a plethora of opportunities for the creation of sustainable and planned infrastructure using technology as the binding factor for the creation of self-contained sub-cities.
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Get the basics right, then embark on new concepts
Smart cities are a recent concept. They emphasise efficiency by introduction of ICT in planning, managing, and governing our cities, with active citizens´ participation. However, we must be careful that we are not jumping the gun. In terms of progression
The Future Indian City
There are different models for development of smart cities. Some bring together a centralisation of different functions, others emphasise on the focused development of certain key infrastructure.
KPT bags quality award
Kandla Port Trust (KPT) has won the Quality Mark Awards 2014, organised by Quality Mark Trust. It was adjudged the best for its quality services in the ports and shipping category.
High Flier
Capt. & Squadron Leader Ajay Chauhan (Retd.) is Director of Civil Aviation, Government of Gujarat and former ADC to the President of India. He has around 25 years experience in the aviation sector.
Reforms for civil aviation sector
Modernisation of existing airports and development of low-cost airports to promote air connectivity, particularly to remote and regional areas, is expected to get a boost under the new government. This may include awarding management contracts at six major airports to private sector players and development of 50 low-cost airports on a fast-track basis.
Impressive airport structures
Chennai and Ahmedabad airports have used Tekla BIM 3D software during the modernisation of these projects.
Implementation is still skewed in favour of cars
Ten years ago, nobody in India knew what a BRTS was. Today, seven cities operate BRTS, 16-17 more in execution mode and many others are planning for one. Prof HM Shivanand Swamy, Executive Director, Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University,
Air Costa to launch flights from Hyd on Dec 10
Regional airline from Andhra Pradesh Air Costa is starting its operation from Hyderabad from this December 10. Air Costa was launched in October by the LEPL Group. The airline is to operate flights from Hyderabad to Chennai, Vijayawada, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
MoU for high speed railway system
India and Japan have signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) to undertake a joint feasibility study of high speed railway system on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.





