Odisha’s reform of its transmission and distribution infrastructure provides a homegrown template for ensuring a bright future for India’s rapidly transitioning power sector, writes Brajesh Singh. I still remember the evening in August 2017 when electricity arrived for the first time in a village in North Bihar. As the CEO of a leading utility at...
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Angelique: The builder of developing economies in the world
Established in 1996, Angelique International Limited has grown into a an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) giant with a turnover now nearing $350 million, undertaking turnkey projects in power, water, irrigation and agriculture sectors as well as industrial projects in international markets of Africa, Middle East, Latin America and South East Asia.
Powering Prospects
Despite several significant achievements like increased power generation, an integrated one nation one grid, introduction of Smart Grid, and diversification into renewable energy sources
The sum & substance
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IL&FS Eng bags contract
IL&FS Engineering and Construction Co has bagged a contract from West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co
UP’s 2nd budget of Rs 3,619 cr to fund infra projects
To fund infrastructure projects in the state like Lucknow Metro, Agra-Lucknow Expressway and rural electrification, the Uttar Pradesh government on December 10 tabled the current year's second supplementary budget of Rs 3,619.76 crore. In last September, the State government had tabled the first supplementary budget worth Rs 7,112.39 crore.
SPML Infra secures orders worth 1802.10 crore
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SPML Infra secures new orders worth Rs. 1802.10 crores
SPML Infra Ltd., India's leading infrastructure development company has won new orders worth Rs. 1802.10 Crores from South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL), Bihar and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) of Rajasthan.
AP ahead in power reforms
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