The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry on April 16 stated that it has fixed an internal target of giving 9,000 km of projects in 2013-14 to ensure award of at least 7,300 km to revive the sector. The Ministry in an official statement said that for the FY 2013-14, the internal target has been fixed at 9,000 km of National Highways so as to ensure award of at least 7300 km.
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According to a company statement, state-owned gas utility GAIL India agreed to aim transmission of 110 million standard cubic meter per day of natural gas through its pipeline network in 2013-14. The company aims to sell 84.05 mmscmd of gas during the year, according to the performance memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the company with the government
Railways hopes to attain investment target in port connectivity projects
Media reports suggest that the Indian Railways is confident of attracting the targeted investment in port connectivity projects during the next five years. The railways set a target of around Rs 5,000 crore investment in port connectivity over the next five years. To begin with, they expect investment worth Rs 3,800 crore
Railways hopes to attain investment target in port connectivity projects
Media reports suggest that the Indian Railways is confident of attracting the targeted investment in port connectivity projects during the next five years. The railways set a target of around Rs 5,000 crore investment in port connectivity over the next five years. To begin with, they expect investment worth Rs 3,800 crore
NMDC plans to ramp up ouput
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Ministry may miss 9,500 km road project target
Agency reports suggest that the union road ministry may not be able to award 9,500 km of projects, as was targeted, by the end of 2012-13 because several reasons like delays in environment clearances. Between Apr-Dec 2012, the ministry could award contracts for only 1,100 km of road projects. The main fact
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NHAI meets 6% road contracts target till Oct
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