I do not know if introduction of GST will add a point or two to our GDP. Nor do I know for sure if our GDP will get a leg up should we substantially improve the skills of our people, or if we have a digital India, or if we have Smart Cities.
Tag: Roads
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Land acquisition and MOEF clearances have held up projects
Roads and highways sector has observed a significant growth over the past few years compared to the other heavy civil engineering sectors such as power and water. The growth has come, especially in the EPC mode of the business, whereas PPP and annuity based projects have also witnessed a few bids.
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Opening the funds tap
A stronger thrust on PPP projects, greater FDI and steady government support can help Indian Railways, one of the world´s largest rail networks, emerge from the rut.
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Connecting the dots
Conventional sewage treatment systems, favoured by engineers and bureaucrats, are incapable of doing the job. So the smart cities have been picked and the hunt is on to flesh out what the proclamations of the Ministry of Urban Development
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The ´dirty´ task
Though the ´Swacch Bharat Abhiyan´ has been gathering steam, the litmus test is the on-ground execution of the elaborate plans and proposals. Collective responsibility is the key to success.
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Expansion joints: a must in every construction
The term expansion joints refer to the isolation joints provided within a structure to permit the separate segment of the structural frame to expand and contract in response to temperature changes without adversely affecting the structural integrity or serviceability.
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Revival of Indian Shipbuilding
What has prevailed in the last 1000 years is not going to change in the foreseeable future. Merchant ships will continue to be the major means of trade across the oceans of the world. Warships will continue to provide international maritime security, keeping our sea lanes of communication safe and navigable for calm and peaceful trade.
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Thinking Afresh
A quality transition to the planned expansion will require a huge capital investment in electricity, railways, roads, ports, airports, irrigation, water supply and sanitation systems.
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Switching to LED San Jose conserve 47 percent energy
Switching to energy efficient LED luminaires fitted with the Owlet Nightshift System, the city of San Jose, California has reduced its energy costs and CO2 emissions by 47 percent.
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Delhi first driverless Metro line by June.
The upcoming Line 8 of Delhi MetroÂ’s Phase-III with advance metro signaling system will be operated without drivers and its operations will begin June. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) awarded Japan based Nippon Signal Co Ltd, a contract worth around 3.7 million JPY for the signaling system.