Several investors have exited the rural infra segment over the past few years. because they could not achieve the scale they wanted to, perhaps because of wrong strategies. This year, can it be the switch that the government can use to trigger economic growth back on track?
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Bengal to form highways authority for pvt investment
West Bengal's (WB) proÂposed state highways authority will work to attract private investment in road infrastrucÂture development, State Finance Minister Amit Mitra has said. The state government has proposed to create infraÂstÂructure through the PPP model.
Rural roads: Country roads, take me home
A new opportunity knocks on the doors of private developers, especially those in the second-tier or contractors aspiring to be developers. Rural roads are all set to offer large opportunities this year as the government steps on the accelerator to see projects through,
PPP in rural roads and infra is our aim in 12th Plan
As PURA gains momentum, rural roads are set to rope in private participation through 'bundling' the contracts-mainly, involving longer clusters of roads and of allied activities.
The Market-Accessors
If rural roads act as connectors between highways and tolled for heavy vehicles, they can be made more viable. In several states, rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and the NABARD-financed schemes are new and inviting.
Ro-Ro service works begin this month
Work on India's major ferry service for vehicles, cargo and passengers across the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat will start from January 25, according to Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB).The project will shorten the distance between Dahej in south Gujarat and Ghogha in Saurashtra region by close to 300 km.
Kerala plans monorail project
The public works departÂment (PWD) has prepared a detailed project report on the Kozhikode monorail project.The 13-km monorail will be from the Medical College to Meenchanda.The project was expected to cost Rs 1,500 crore, according to the state PWD minster.
Railways keen on PPP model for infrastructure
Railways is seeking the coÂoperation of the private sector for developing rail infrastructure in the country. For this purpÂose, Railways has framed pubÂlic-priÂvate participation (PPP) inveÂstment models for its exiÂsting as well as new projects. It has also drafted policy for priÂvate participation in rail connÂectiÂvity and capacity augÂmenÂtation projects.
Technology in logistics will be key to the cities we’re building
The DMIC is poised to be India’s biggest urbanisation project. Can its model be adopted across the country? Amitabh Kant, MD and CEO, DMICDC, shares his vision for the project with Shashidhar Nanjundaiah and Pratap V Padode, and emphasises the vast and unique opportunities that go with using PPP to build seven new cities and manufacturing hubs along the corridor.
Rural roads Country roads, take me home
A new opportunity knocks on the doors of private developers, especially those in the second-tier or contractors aspiring to be developers. Rural roads are all set to offer large opportunities this year as the government steps on the accelerator to see projects through, after the successful experiment by PMGSY especially in quality monitoring and maintenance contracts. Janaki Krishnamoorthi writes.

