India is expected to save at least Rs 86,000 crore annu-ĆĀ”ally after the electronic toll collection (ETC) system becomes operational across India, according to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
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Bumpy Ride Ahead
The Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014 is a much-needed initiative that still needs the implementation clarity to make it a success. In order to tackle the steadfast ascent in the number of road accidents, and the inefficiency in the road transport system
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Biofuel output to be enhanced
The Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that the government would take all efforts to remove hurdles in the increased production and usage of biofuels in the country.
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Transport: Convergence & Connectivity
Lack of funds and investor confidence are two factors that are hurting the infrastructure sector. Efforts are needed to bring back the faith and money in the sector. FICCIĆĀ“s India Infrastructure Summit 2014 focused on the theme ĆĀ“Transport sector: Convergence & Connectivity
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Coastal shipping to get more attention
The Union Government is giving its attention to promoting coastal shipping, which has a paltry 7 per cent share of the overall local cargo movement. The share of coastal shipping in India
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India requires a well-defined logistics structure
A well-defined structure will help logistics service providers to anticipate all major challenges they may face during transport and will enable them to plan their activities accordingly, says Umesh Shetty, Executive Director, Allcargo Logistics.
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CCEA approves empowerment of MoRTH
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
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Goods earning up by 14.72% in July
Indian Railways reported an increase of 14.72 per cent in its revenue from transporting freight during July, which stood at Rs 7,909.35 crore from Rs 6,894.61 crore earned during the corresponding period of last fiscal.
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Good Neighbours
India and China have drawn up massive plans for infrastructure upgradation. There are a number of areas where the neighbours can collaborate for a win-win situation. The road is set as China has shown keen interest in participating
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Mutual benefits
ChinaĆĀ“s interest in supporting development of the infrastructure sector in India will lead to a win-win situation for both the economies, says Prabodh Thakker, President, Indian MerchantĆĀ“s Chamber. Excerpts China is keen to finance IndiaĆĀ“s infra development plan.