A record 47,350 km of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) roads was constructed during 2016-17. This is the highest construction of PMGSY roads in a single year, in the last seven years. While 25,316 km of PMGSY roads were constructed in 2013-14, road construction in 2014-15 was 36,337 km and in 2015-16, it was 36,449 km.
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Eicher Pro 6000: A complete business solution
The Eicher Pro 6000 mining trucks introduced over a year ago are ideally suited for various applications. With the mining sector opening up amidst the global commodities slump, India has emerged as one of the two lucrative markets for global mining OEMs.
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NHAI awards nearly Rs.4,000 cr highway projects in Karnataka
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded two contracts worth Rs.3,918 crore in Karnataka under NHDP. The projects on NH 63 include ĆĀ“four-laning of Hubli-Hospet section at Rs.2,293 crore to BSCPL-KNR (JV) and four-six laning of Hospet-Bellary-Karnataka/AP border Section for Rs.1,625 crore to Gammon India Ltd,ĆĀ“ the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said.
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Coal India sells linkages
Coal India, the Indian coal behemoth, has ended up selling most of the linkages offered to captive power producers. These linkages are critical as they act like long-term assurance for supplies.
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Water use patterns will lead to a severe crisis by 2050
Rishabh Sethi, Chief Operating Officer, SPML Infra Limited, shares his views on the huge scope of growth in the country for water recycling and purification of drinking water, and his companyĆĀ“s upcoming projects in this space.
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A blueprint for private participation
Though PPP in coal mining can enhance coal production, the successful implementation of a PPP structure largely depends on the balance between risk allocation and financial gain.
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Governments do not have magic wands for economic revival
The Government is taking all the necessary steps to revive the economy. It has taken quick decisions and is also focusing on executive and administrative capability to implement them.
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Railways invites tender for 11,728 wagons
After a gap of more than two years, the Indian Railways will procure wagons. A tender has been floated for a total of 11,728 wagons of six types, including the standard ones for coal and iron or
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Sales of RINL rises 5% in Nov
According to a company statement, sales of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam (RINL) grew 5 per cent to Rs 1,085 crore in November from Rs 1,028 crore in the year-ago month. During the month, sales of iron and steel registered a growth of six per cent, while pig iron sales expanded 48 per cent.According to the statement, the company is increasing its prese
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Policy to connect mines faster
The Ministry of Railways has announced a new policy for conĆĀnecting coal and iron ore mines by rail.