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At the high port

At the high port

With favourable government policies and the Make in India initiative, the ports sector, along with logistics, is likely to get a boost. However, the key lies in effective execution. The growth graph of the sector seems to be on a rising trend. Cargo traffic, which recorded 1,052 million metric tonne (MMT) in 2015

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Govt gives nod for rail link to Astranga port

Govt gives nod for rail link to Astranga port

The Union government has given its ‘In Principle’ clearance for rail connectivity to port of Astranga in Odisha. This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Decembder 12.

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Importance of PPP for Indian Railways

Importance of PPP for Indian Railways

With the Indian Economy still being in growth trajectory, the country faces acute gridlock in its rail transport. The massive upgradation and expansion of railways is not only critical input needed to stay at the desired growth but the act of massive investment in railways itself will be a propellant for further uplifting the inclusive growth of the economy, writes Mohit Sinha.

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Railways plans new investment policy

Railways plans new investment policy

Railways plans to go with build, operate and transfer (BOT) model as part of a new investment policy to attract pri­vate participation in rail con­­ne­ctivity and capacity aug­me­ntation projects.