Despite the infrastructure 'boom', the industry has failed to adhere to the momentum expected from it in terms of project execution. Janaki Krishnamoorthi delves into the reasons behind this and discovers that corruption, lack of transparency and rigidity must be eradicated for India to live up to its potential.
The Government of Gujarat is mulling to makeover the urban infrastructure by pushing up clean and green concept for 50 towns in the state.
Goa is no longer just a holiday destination. It has turned into a haven for buyers who wish to own a property here. These investors are mostly people who come in on a regular basis for vacations.
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has signed an MoU with Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) to encourage energy conservation in urban areas/cities. TERI and HUDCO also agreed to collaborate for capacity building activities at various levels
Consider this: Navi Mumbai is the only city to have achieved 85 per cent of the service-level benchmark prepared by the Government of India´s Urban Development Department! Developed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO), the city is maintained by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).
The much-awaited suburban railway project was announced for Bengaluru in the Railway Budget three months back. However, both the state government and the Railway Board are sitting over the project with not a single meeting being held so far.
RAMAKANT JHA charts out the path of transformation for Gift City. Everyone recognises India as a great growth story. However, the infrastructure bottlenecks at times limit the country´s growth potential.
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) authorities has geared up to prepare a comprehensive report on water transport covering aspects of the existing situation of urban ferry services.
Bhopal Urban administration and Development Department plans to undertake the construction of barrage for a water supply project under UIDSSMT Scheme, Begamganj. The project is expected to be completed in 12 months.
Union Minister for Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu has reportedly stated that India needs to invest an estimated $250 bn
