With the Union Budget 2013 announcement is approaching, industry stakeholders are seeking government support for a possible revival of their respective industry segment. Ami Mistry, Dhruba Purkayastha, Mohit Sinha and Prithweesh Ghosh present an insight into the current status of critical infrastructure segments and recommend some urgent steps needed in the coming Budget.
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Sustainability is important to the future of infrastructure
We need to re-build a sense of role and purpose in our public sector, says Norman F Anderson, President & CEO, CG/LA Infrastructure Inc.Do you think the global economy revs up its engine for infrastructure growth?
One of the smartest ways for policymakers to generate growth - and growth that maximizes oppĆĀortunities for people - is through infrastructure investment.
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A global player
The Global Wires Business of the Tata Steel Group is the sixth largest steel wire manufacturer in the world, with operations in India (four locations) as well as in China, Thailand and Sri Lanka. It is the market leader in India, Thailand and Sri Lanka with a 30 per cent market share of organised wire market in India.
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Will privatisation work?
Lack of institutional capacity for developing coal blocks, limited availability of sound contract miners, and procedural challenges faced by the captive coal block owners are major issues haunting the coal mining in India. Dealing with these challenges is important for improving sector supplies, rather than privatisation, writes Dilip Kumar Jena.
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A powerful need
A strong domestic coal production and delivery system is important to achieve energy sufficiency and long-term energy security. Also, an independent coal regulator is required to create confidence of private investors, writes A Shivkamal.India is the seventh largest country in the world with a total land area of over 3,287,260 sq km and with a growing population of 1.22 billion that has put severe strain on the Indian infrastructure.
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We are confident in the growth opportunities
Although the last five years have seen rolling out of many water infrastructure projects, there is still more needs to be done, says Pawan Mathur, Director-Water & Heat Segment, Itron India, in an email interview with Sudheer Vathiyath.How do you assess the current scenario in the urban water sector in India
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Need community driven growth
PPC can bring in substantial capital and world class technology into India at a competitive rate, says Puneet Thakur, Director-Projects, AFII Corporate Advisors, in an email interaction with Infrastructure Today.What are the major achievements of AFII in infrastructure sector advisory
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Extend service tax exemption | Budget 2013-14
Within the Power sector the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector merits equal if not more attention. The more serious problem is one of under-investment in the T&D sector. For the last 50 years, India has been able to investment barely half of the desired level of investment in the T&D sector. Transmission lines in India are loaded up to 90 per cent in India against the world standard of 60-65 per cent.
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A strategic leader
Ravichandran Purushothaman appointed as the President of Danfoss India Danfoss Industries, a mechanical and electronic compoĆĀnents and solutions provider has announced the appointment of Ravichandran Purushothaman as its President. Ravichandran is currently a key member of the Power Electronics global manaĆĀgement team and Senior Director for Power Electronics Asia Pacific Region.
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LPG distribution norms
Union Petroleum Ministry received a request from the Ahmedabad based Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC) to reconsider the decision to allow only one gas connection for one address. In a letter to the ministry, the CERC argued that the rule could hit the joint family culture in India as it will impose an additional financial burden of purchasing cooking gas at premium rates for big families that will be unable to survive on the limited quota.