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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Ennore Port: On a revival mode
After Tuticorin Port, now it is the turn of Ennore Port to receive a new name and identity. Renamed as Kamarajar Port, the facility is gearing for a major expansion drive with a slew of projects in the pipeline.
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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,
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Advanced airport roofing solutions
Tata BlueScope Building Products, a business division of Tata BlueScope Steel, caters to the infrastructure, industrial, commercial and solar segments with its LYSAGHT® range of roof and wall cladding profiles and structural products.
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Urban projects: Chequered growth
The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI), according to latest reports, has unlocked 144 stalled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5.27 lakh crore. But experts don't see this reviving the fortunes of the Indian economy owing to the long gestation period of these projects.
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Impressive airport structures
Chennai and Ahmedabad airports have used Tekla BIM 3D software during the modernisation of these projects.
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New avenues of transport
Urban infrastructure development in India has taken a faster pace in the recent past with a slew of projects getting operational while some are under implementation.
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Galvanising growth
Dinesh Chandra Garg, well known for administrative acumen and astute leadership in mining industry in India, holds the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Western Coalfields (WCL) since 1 May 2007.
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Bailout or sell-out
The dance of democracy will unfold soon, as the poll dates have been announced. While the political fraternity gets down to the poll mathematics, the entire nation awaits the results with a hope of a stable government that can push growth volumes.
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A professional entrepreneur
Manoj Kumar Upadhyay, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of ACME Group is responsible for strategic growth and expansion of the company in India and abroad. He has over 18 years of experience in the power and telecom sectors.