Progress in the Rs 3,046-crore mobile phone towers project in naxal affected areas across nine states is stuck due to wrong estimates by the Department of Telecom.
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No regulator till new government: RoadMin
The road sector has some bad news in the offing. Private players, who are eagerly awaiting a Road Regulator, since a year, have to extend their prolonged wait for another six months. It was expected that by March end, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways would pass a note on draft Regulatory Authority for Highways in India Bill, 2013 to the Cabinet.
No regulator till new government: RoadMin
The road sector has some bad news in the offing. Private players, who are eagerly awaiting a Road Regulator, since a year, have to extend their prolonged wait for another six months. It was expected that by March end, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways would pass a note on draft Regulatory Authority for Highways in India Bill, 2013 to the Cabinet.
Coal imports to rise 3.4 per cent in FY14
India's coal imports for the entire financial year 2014 are likely to grow a subdued 3.4 per cent to 150 mt, a stark contrast to the 42 per cent growth registered in 2012-13. The sharp drop in coal imports is due to rupee's depreciation, as well as a slump in demand. These two factors offset the impact of depressed global prices.
Coal imports to rise 3.4 per cent in FY14
India's coal imports for the entire financial year 2014 are likely to grow a subdued 3.4 per cent to 150 mt, a stark contrast to the 42 per cent growth registered in 2012-13. The sharp drop in coal imports is due to rupee's depreciation, as well as a slump in demand. These two factors offset the impact of depressed global prices.
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The HPEC Report on Indian Urban Infrastructure and Services (2011) estimates that India will need urban infrastructure investment amounting to Rs 39.2 lakh crore in 20 years between 2012 and 2031.


