In an exclusive interview to INFRASTRUCTURE TODAY, Debjani Chakrabarti, Director Highways, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) elucidates some of the key funding strategies being utilised by India as a part of the country's ambitious Rs 7 trillion roads building programme.
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Roads on a Hot Streak
Sustained government thrust through policy changes, investments and proactive addressing of nagging issues, has placed the roads sector in what could be its best growth trajectory yet.
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Post Budget Analysis | Infrastructure: Railway
Higher capital expenditure outlay for the railways (increased by 11.8 per cent from 2017v18 and 22.1 per cent from 2017v18) at Rs 1.46 lakh crore to support infrastructure projects. Of this, the budgetary allocation from the government stands at Rs 53,060 crore (up from Rs 40,000 crore in 2017v18, and marginally lower than 2017v18).
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Capacit’e Infraprojects bags project worth Rs 825 crore
Capacit'e Infraprojects Ltd, has bagged a contract worth Rs 825.01 crore (excluding GST), from Arihant Abode Ltd, a subsidiary of Arihant Superstructures Ltd, for affordable housing project christened “Arihant Aspire” situated at Panvel, Maharashtra, in proximity to the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport. The scope includes construction of civil & structural, finishing & MEP works to be executed in phases for 8 residential buildings of 42 floors each.
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JICA to aid VaranasiÂ’s Convention Centre
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement with the Government of India to provide grant aid of up to Rs 130 crore for the construction of the International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi.
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The Right Investment
India is in the news for 'change'. From the days of slow economy to rapid change in economic reforms and a growth story rewritten, the nation is making waves in the global arena.
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We must achieve our long-term goals
In an exclusive interview, Nadir Patel, High Commissioner, Government of Canada, expressed his views on how experienced Indian companies can pitch in and formulate joint ventures with Canadian companies to take advantage of Canada's billion dollar infrastructure programme.
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Bentley Announces Finalists in 2017: Be Inspired Awards Program
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the finalists in the 2017 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world.
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NHAI to Cushion Against Delays in Hybrid Annuity Projects
National Highways Authority of IndiaÂ’s (NHAI) payment of mobilisation advances to developers will provide a fillip to the construction pace of hybrid annuity model (HAM) projects, says India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).
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Leverage Big Data to Analyse Historical Patterns
Technological advances are now revolutionising development, construction, maintenance and day-to-day operations of projects.