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Lessons from JNNURM

Lessons from JNNURM

By its very definition, the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), launched seven years ago, vowed to rejuvenate our cities. In the process, funds were allocated segment-wise-water supply, transport augmentation, facilities for the poor,

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PURA champion shifted

PURA champion shifted

Under Arvind Mayaram, the Special Secretary and Financial Advisor at the Union Ministry of Rural Development, the amply termed Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) took birth

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Putting infra ducks back in a row

Putting infra ducks back in a row

Much has been said about the now popularly termed policy paralysis over the past two years that has led to uncertainty in implementation of and financing to infrastructure sectors. With the single exception of the roads sector, none of the major sectors have met expected growth levels this year.

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Go against the grain!

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.

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Rural roads: Country roads, take me home

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,

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