REC signs agreement to run RDSS Scheme

Mumbai Plans Rs 30 Bn Underground Rail Line from Parel to CSMT

Mumbai is preparing for its first underground railway line as part of Phase 2 of the Central Railway’s suburban network expansion. The proposed 7.4 km corridor will run from Parel to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), with an estimated cost of Rs 30 Bn. This underground approach is being considered to overcome challenges related to land acquisition and resettlement.Phase 1 of the project, a 10.1 km line from Kurla to Parel, is already under development. For Phase 2, tunnelling at a depth of 20 to 25 m below existing railway tracks is proposed. This would avoid interference with bui..

Andhra, Schneider Electric Partner to Boost Skill Training Infra

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric India Foundation to upgrade skill training infrastructure and equip youth with future-ready capabilities. The partnership, announced by State IT and Human Resources Minister Nara Lokesh, supports the state’s ambition to prepare a globally competitive workforce.The agreement was signed between the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) and Schneider Electric in Amaravati. It aims to enhance skilling in fields such as electronics, green energy, industrial automation, and..

GoM Formed to Review Vadhvan Port Project’s Environmental Impact

The Union government has established a three-member Group of Ministers (GoM) to evaluate the environmental effects of the Rs 76.22 Bn Vadhvan Port project in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. Headed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, the GoM also includes Sarbananda Sonowal and Bhupender Yadav, who leads the Ministries of Ports and Environment respectively.The GoM will analyse the environmental impact assessment presented by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), an expert body. It is also authorised to consult additional experts and refer matters for f..