Perhaps no other country has as many land-related disputes as India, rendering land acquisition painful. Union Ministry of Rural Development Secretary in the Department of Land Resources Anita Chaudhary...
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Energy | Execution roadblocks in power distribution
Let’s not presume for a moment that clearances and politics are the only culprits in the inordinate delays in power plant commissioning. Distribution project delays are particularly underreported as they are smaller-ticket.
Orissa to seek Rs 13 bn from Nabard for rural projects
Under the18th tranche of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), Orissa government may seek Rs 1,300 crore from National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (Nabard).
Orissa clears Rs 70 cr logistics park project
Orissa’s State level single window clearance authority has approved the setting up of a logistics park at Kalinga Nagar steel hub proposed by Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).The logistics park would come up on an area of 30 acres in the industrial cluster at an investment of Rs 70 crore.
JSPL buys 60% in Gopalpur Ports
Jindal Steel & Power (JSPL) is acquiring 60 per cent stake in Gopalpur Ports. JSPL will buy Sara International’s 50 per cent stake and Orissa Stevedores 10 per cent stake in Gopalpur Ports.
Go against the grain!
This year starts the Plan for a huge boost from the government to rural infrastructure. Private investors should not look at the immediate size of attractiveness of projects alone, but consider the multiplier effects.
No TAMP extension to non-major ports
The Planning Commission has turned down the Shipping Ministry's proposal to extend the ambit of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) to non-major ports under the proposed Port Regulatory Authority Bill, fearing it will hurt the performance of these ports.
Dhamra port on expansion
Dhamra port is keen on expansion and is considering proposals for building liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
Orissa mining information
Orissa government has agreed to provide the updated information on status of prospecting licence applications, renewal of mining leases and digitisation of mining lease boundaries as requested by Justice MB Shah Commission of enquiry. The probe panel sought this information after inspection of illegal mining activities in Orissa during its six day visit.
Expertspeak Ways to lure
Policy suggestions for private participation in rural roads.The way for the government to attract private participation in rural roads should be introduce innovative bidding and quality processes such as bundling allied projects into a road contract,says Hemant Kanoria.

