As many of our cities grapple with more basic needs, they also need to also understand infrastructure needs, viabilities and economies of scale in their transport infrastructure.
Tag: January
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The basic problem among cities is in understanding problems and deciding priorities
Urban transport solutions need urban bodies to have negotiating expertise, but most of our cities—especially non-metros—do not have PPP expertise.
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Bumper to bummer
What our cities must get right before jumping to future transport options. “Why focus on urban transport?†asked a 2005 government presentation document, somewhat rhetorically.
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BMC to build 33 foot over bridges next year
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sanctioned plans to construct 33 foot over bridges (FOB) across the city of Mumbai.
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Policy on Shale Exploration
The Government has initiated actions to formulate a policy on Shale Gas.
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French Connection
India would like French companies to help develop its fast-growing motorway network, Minister for Road Transport and Highways Kamal Nath said to the Frech media.
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New focus on water
Germany-headquartered industrial equipment maker Mann & Hummel, which is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Bawal, Haryana, has a new leader in India.
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Infra-friendly hire at SBI
Deputy Managing Director (DMD) Hemant Contractor just took his next step on the ladder towards a top job at State Bank of India (SBI).
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UP's infra booster
M Ramachandran is not called the Infrastructure Man for nothing. He is no stranger to infrastructure—especially urban infrastructure.
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Expressways can't be built without corporate bonds
Overdependence on bank funding of infrastructure will put unreasonable pressure on those financial institutions.