Great infrastructure creates memorable human experiences on an ambitious scale, and Noida International Airport—set to be operationalised on June 15—reveals this truth through three interconnected lenses of the ‘place-process-people’ framework, writes Smitha Ranganathan. The first impression of a country is rarely formed in a monument, a marketplace, or a meeting room. It is often formed...
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Future of Himalayas White Paper Calls for Systemic Shift in Development and Resilience
A new white paper from a New Delhi‑based multidisciplinary foundation calls for a systemic rethink of Himalayan development paradigms, urging resilient frameworks for the world’s roof. In these times of climate change and sustainability being at the core of discussions from Amazon to Antarctica, at home, the white paper The Future of Himalayas: Rethinking Development...
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CII Calls for Green Finance Institution, Recycling Parks and Faster Clearances in Budget 2026-27
Industry body calls for a holistic transition to sustainability across finance, recycling and infrastructure, simplifying environmental regulations, strengthening compliance, advancing circularity, and ensuring India’s future building stock is energy‑efficient. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a suite of institutional reforms and policy interventions to accelerate India’s transition to a green economy. In...
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AM/NS India Leads Nation in Securing CSIR-CRRI License for Steel Slag Roads
Under the agreement, AM/NS India’s Hazira plant has been cleared to process around 1.7 million tonnes of steel slag annually for application in road building. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), the country’s largest privately owned steelmaker, has become the Indian company to receive a license for steel slag valourisation technology from the Central Road...
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Integrated Exhibition Cum Convention Centre (IECC), better known as Bharat Mandapam, achieves prestigious GRIHA 4-Star Rating
NBCC (India) Ltd. proudly announces that the Integrated Exhibition Cum Convention Centre (IECC), better known as Bharat Mandapam has been awarded the prestigious GRIHA 4-Star rating under the GRIHA V.2015 rating variant. This recognition underscores NBCC’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and green building excellence. The redevelopment of the ITPO Complex into an Integrated Exhibition Cum Convention...
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IIFCL Launches Strategic Document to Support Green Infra
In a significant step towards promoting sustainable infrastructure, the government-owned financial institution IIFCL unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document during the Vigilance Meet held on October 30 in New Delhi. The document was released in the presence of Dr. PR Jaishankar, Managing Director, IIFCL, with AS Rajeev, Vigilance Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commission, as the Chief...
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India’s infra evolution paves the way for economic growth
A robust and sustainable infrastructure is a pre-condition for its growth. After years of a weak investment cycle, a sharp pickup in infrastructure investments in India is imminent. While infrastructure creation is necessary, it needs to be sustainable as well, writes Abhinav Sharma, Fund Manager, Tata Asset Management. Today, India stands at a pivotal juncture in...
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Industry urged to make sustainable plastics for developing infrastructure
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has underlined the need for developing sustainable infrastructure and creating opportunities for moving to the next level of a sustainable paradigm.
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Plastics processing industry poised to grow at CAGR of 10.5percent till FY20
A knowledge and strategy paper on 'Sustainable Infrastructure with Plastics' has been released at the national conference organised by FICCI jointly with Department of C&PC, and Organization of Plastics Processors of India (OPP) at the FICCI headquarters in New Delhi.
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Sustainability is important to the future of infrastructure
We need to re-build a sense of role and purpose in our public sector, says Norman F Anderson, President & CEO, CG/LA Infrastructure Inc.Do you think the global economy revs up its engine for infrastructure growth?
One of the smartest ways for policymakers to generate growth - and growth that maximizes oppÂortunities for people - is through infrastructure investment.