Minister for Ports and Excise in Kerala K Babu informed that the planning commission suggested the state government to go ahead with the PPP model to develop the Vizhinjam international seaport port. The state government plans to carry out the port development, along with the external infrastructure wor
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Kochi gives ambitious ring road project a push
The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will submit the alignment of the proposed 64-km ring road connecting Chatiyath and Panangad before the Ports Department for approval. Since about 10.5 km stretch of the road between Chatiyath and Varapuzha passes through coastal areas, GCDA would require the approval from the Ports Department.
Kochi gives ambitious ring road project a push
The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) will submit the alignment of the proposed 64-km ring road connecting Chatiyath and Panangad before the Ports Department for approval. Since about 10.5 km stretch of the road between Chatiyath and Varapuzha passes through coastal areas, GCDA would require the approval from the Ports Department.
APSEZ seeks nod to re-notify Mundra SEZ
B Ravi, Chief Financial Officer of Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) informed that the firm has made several representations to the government seeking permission for a new 1,840 hectare multi-product special economic zone. It may be noted that in October 2012, the gove
APSEZ seeks nod to re-notify Mundra SEZ
B Ravi, Chief Financial Officer of Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) informed that the firm has made several representations to the government seeking permission for a new 1,840 hectare multi-product special economic zone. It may be noted that in October 2012, the gove
Draft policy calls for single e-window process
In the wake of delay in several steel projects and scams in allocating natural resources, the draft national steel policy suggests introduction of an online single e-window clearance for projects. The involvement of a large number of agencies in project clearances is considered to be a major hurdle in creation of green field steel capacities
Cabinet gives in principle nod for Rs 385 bn road projects
In order to cover unconnected habitations in Naxal-affected districts and areas of Arunachal Pradesh bordering China, union cabinet gave "in principle" approval for Rs 38,500 crore road projects. These projects would be implemented in 82 Naxal-affected districts where the population is 100 persons and above (as per the 2001 census) and areas of Arun
Birla Group firm mulls container berth project
Media reports suggest Dahej Harbour Infrastructure plans to set up a new, multi-purpose berth that can also handle containers at its captive jetty in the Dahej port, Gujarat. It is also learnt that the new, multi-purpose berth will be designed to handle 5-6 mn t of cargo a year including containers
Govt may introduce policy for steel sector
Press reports suggest that the union government is discussing a new steel policy and it would be introduced soon in order to promote overall growth of the sector. According to reports, the new policy would address several issues including foreign direct investments (FDI), land acquisitions and environment clearances. The new policy would make sure that such problems did
Ministry waives nod of gram sabha for linear infra projects
In order to address delay in projects, Union Environment and Forests Minister Jayanthi Natarajan allowed linear infrastructure projects, such as roads, transmission lines and gas pipelines to skip approval from gram sabhas. Under the Forest Rights Act, these projects required the approval of gram sabhas. The decision was taken con

