NTPC has plans to set up 4,000 MW power project at Pudimadaka, Anakapalli Mandal in Andhra Pradesh at a cost of Rs 23,000 crore.
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Draft mining bill gets GoM nod
In November, our cover story debated the draft Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 2010 that will provide 26 per cent of company profit to the locals.
Bhel cuts down on delivery time
Beginning April 2011, BHEL will deliver boilers, two months ahead of the existing schedule and will aim to reduce the schedule by a total of four months for orders to be booked beginning 2012-13.
12 vital areas for 12th plan
The Planning Commission has identified 12 critical areas around which the 12th Plan (2012-2017) will revolve, with social sector and infrastructure on priorities.
Govt proposes Coal Regulatory Authority
The Government proposes to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority to regulate and conserve resources in the sector, protect the interests of consumers and producers of coal.
PPP for those unable to pay
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee indicated that public-private-partnership (PPP) projects should be directed to people who cannot pay for infrastructure services as it would ensure inclusive growth.
Slovenia, India logistics tie-up
Slovenia is exploring possibilities of co-operation in the areas of maritime, shipping and trade co-operation with Indian ports and shipping lines.
Firms rush for gas-based power projects in Karnataka
Global companies including GE, AES and Marubeni Corporation and Indian corporations, including Tata, Jindals, RPower, and L&T have evinced interest in setting up three gas-based power stations in Karnataka with a total capacity of 2,100 MW.
NHAI awards 100 projects by March
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finalised awarding of 100 projects in the fourth quarter of 2010-11.
Worli-Haji Ali sea link delay
The commencement of construction work at the Worli-Haji Ali sea link is slated to begin by the end of February 2011 as against December 25, as expected earlier.

