The transformation of India´s roads seems to be a reality now. In February this year, the government pledged to invest Rs 80,000 crore in the sector in the Budget. And now the target is to award 10,000 km by March 2016.
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Gaining Lost Ground
With a stable, reform-friendly government in place, the Indian infrastructure growth story is looking for the right implementation strategy and on-ground action. Here are the key current infrastructure trends and the outlook for 2015.
Rs 9.9 cr okayed for works on Harrington Road
An alternative technology that will enable laying of concrete roads without disrupting traffic is to be adopted by the The Chennai Corporation. The Corporation Council on October 31 approved the use of slip form/fixed form concrete pavers in re-laying some roads to expedite the work without disrupting traffic in the area.
There is a huge potential to enhance our cement consumption
Consumption of cement can be enhanced by giving major thrust for the development of infrastructure apart from providing a level playing field with the global cement exporters by re-imposing the basic import duty on cement, presently zero,
Rs 13 cr to construct concrete roads in Bhubaneswar
For constructing concrete roads in its wards, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed to spend Rs 13 crore in the ensuing fiscal. BMC has lately focused on repair and construction of the road network under it. It has around 1,400 km of internal and a few major roads under it. Most of the roads in the city are either being constructed or repaired.
Sreedharan suggests concrete roads for cities
Concrete roads are the only salvation for potholed roads in Kerala, a state annually visited by two full-fledged monsoons, says E. Sreedharan, Member, State Planning Board, and principal adviser to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, sees it. Bitumen roads develop potholes primarily due to water seepage and lack of proper sewerage.
Odisha to build concrete roads in villages at Rs 1,870 cr
The Odisha Panchayati Raj Minister Kalpataru Das has stated that the State government will spend about Rs 1,870 crore on construction of concrete roads in all gram panchayats in the next three years. The government will spend Rs 623.60 crore per annum for the next three years for making pucca roads in all gram panchayats.