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Odisha govt received less guarantee from port developers
According to a report by the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG), the Odisha government received less performance guarantee from minor port developers than that prescribed by the model concession agreement. For example, the developer of Astaranga port agreed to pay only 1 per cent performance guarantee as agai
UP govt works on fresh bidding for Kushinagar airport project
Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken a fresh bidding process for the proposed Rs 354 crore airport project at Kushingar in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The government made necessary changes in the bidding conditions after the bidding in 2010 failed to evoke strong response because
UP govt works on fresh bidding for Kushinagar airport project
Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken a fresh bidding process for the proposed Rs 354 crore airport project at Kushingar in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The government made necessary changes in the bidding conditions after the bidding in 2010 failed to evoke strong response because
UP govt works on fresh bidding for Kushinagar airport project
Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken a fresh bidding process for the proposed Rs 354 crore airport project at Kushingar in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The government made necessary changes in the bidding conditions after the bidding in 2010 failed to evoke strong response because
Odisha govt targets Rs 50 bn worth PPP projects
During the 12th Five-year Plan period (2012-17), Odisha government plans to commission Rs 5,000 crore worth PPP (public private partnership) projects. The state government has already operationalised 12 projects while nine are under various stages of construction. These are part of the 54 projects identified by the state government for implementation on the PPP mode
Govt move may fast-track port projects
Experts feel that the recent move by the government to streamline security clearance for private-public-partnership (PPP) projects in the port sector may fast-track project implementation. According to the new procedure for security clearance, the shipping ministry would share a list of com
Uttarakhand PPP policy
Following the clearance of the state cabinet, the Uttarakhand government notified its new public-private partnership (PPP) policy which intends to create a conducive environment for private investments.
Ministry can handover land to project developers
The ministry of shipping can handover the land to developers who operate seven port projects taken up under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode as it received approval for the same from the cabinet. The cabinet recently cleared the proposal of the ministry for licensing of land to the developers. This will facilitate the ministry in augmenting the capacity of ports expe
Heading for a revival?
Development of infrastructure is vital for the progress of Indian economy. However, a collective support of other sectors is required to achieve its goal. The year just gone was shaded with the dark patches of issues like slowdown and lack of policy initiatives. However, a realistic approach in policy frame work and the revival of the global economy can uplift the sentiments of the industry in the coming years. Arvind Mahajan writes on the performance and outlook of India's infrastructure sector

