Avinash W Kadam, Advisor, ISACA India Task Force, is a leading authority on Information Security. He has more than four decades of experience in Information Technology Management, Information Systems Audit, Information Security Consulting and Training
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Innovative ideas
Lokanathan Nadar leads the Infrastructure and Agricultural business vertical at Arthveda. He has over 12 years of advising the government bodies and private sector players in the area of infrastructure, SEZs, power, industrial development and roads and transportation.
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A self-starter
Having over 15 years of professional experience, Rahul Rao, CEO, Lalitanjali Group, has the ability to wear multiple hats due to his cross functional experience in strategic business planning,
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Creating financially sustainable cities in India
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.
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Urban growth planning: A London perspective
While the London model of governance may not be suitable for all cities in India, it should certainly be considered for the large and rapidly growing metropolises. Lessons and experiences from London could be relevant to better and integrated planning of Indian citites,
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Implementation is still skewed in favour of cars
Ten years ago, nobody in India knew what a BRTS was. Today, seven cities operate BRTS, 16-17 more in execution mode and many others are planning for one. Prof HM Shivanand Swamy, Executive Director, Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport, CEPT University,