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´Impose higher carbon tax on petrol products & coal´

´Impose higher carbon tax on petrol products & coal´

The economic survey has hinted at higher carbon taxation on petroleum products and coal to gain a footing at the year-end climate change dialogue in Paris. The survey highlighted the need and scope for rationalizing coal and petroleum prices and making them equivalent to international prices.

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PPP model needs revamp

PPP model needs revamp

Restructuring of Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework in infrastructure sector would help revive financially stressed projects and attract private investment, the Economic Survey said.

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1,605 km of roads built under NHDP till Dec: Survey

1,605 km of roads built under NHDP till Dec: Survey

About 1,605 km of roads were constructed till the end of December 2012 under various phases of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), the Economic Survey said recently. While the total length estimates to be at 5.94 km per day in nine months, projects for another 878 km to be constructed in the remaining three months of financial year 2012-13 have been awarded, says the survey.

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Survey suggests govt to take steps to boost gas output

Survey suggests govt to take steps to boost gas output

Economic Survey 2012-13 suggested government to take measures to boost natural gas output in the country. It may be noted that the average natural gas production in 2011-12 declined 1 percent to 130 million metric standard cubic metre per day from the previous year

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Call for clarity in NELP

Call for clarity in NELP

Economic Survey 2012-13 called for clarity in terms of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) in order to remove impediments to implementation of projects in infrastructure, especially in the area of energy. The survey said over the years, India's

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Cargo handling at non-major ports up

Cargo handling at non-major ports up

Cargo handling at non-major ports grew 10.3 per cent to 185.21 million tonne (mn t) during Apr-Sep 2012-13 from 168 mn t in the corresponding period of 2011-12. However, cargo handling at major ports declined 3.3 per cent during the first half of 2012-13 from

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Survey favours easy exit norms for highway developers

Survey favours easy exit norms for highway developers

Taking note of difficulties faced by road projects, the Economic Survey has favoured easing of exit routes for highway developers. Exit routes need to be eased so that promoters can sell equity positions after construction, passing on all benefits and responsibilities to entities that step in, says the Survey.

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