1.Cabinet approves Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II

To focus on Open Defecation Free Plus and Solid and Liquid Waste Management

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2.There needs to be a heavy outlay in the infrastructure sector

Major investment is required towards ensuring sanitation facilities in every town and village across the country, and the supply of potable water

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3.e-novation Centre is India’s first hub for Corporate R&D, trainings and innovation

Spread over 12 acre, the corporate innovation hub, built by RSP Developers, is a LEED Gold rated centre

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4.Road Ministry to use plastic for NH construction

Portions of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Gurugram-Sohna road also planned for construction using plastic waste

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5.Thiruvananthapuram to set up unit to manage construction and demolition waste

As reported, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation has selected Kalladimugham as the site for storing, processing and recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste being generated in the city.

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6.Infra Spending Formula

An ‘august’ growth formula this Independence Day!

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7.Stationed for Green!

Tirupati railway station receives IGBC Gold rating for its green initiatives

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8.Budget’s focus on Green India

Announcements towards renewable energy, air pollution, water and solid waste management reaffirm government’s vision of sustainable development

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9.Mandating certifications and ratings can certainly ensure construction quality

In 2000, Chennai-based Akshaya built a commercial building in Nungambakkam that demanded a raft foundation model.

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10.Better Centre-state coordination and adequate and timely funding will be required for smart cities

The smart city mission along with other new-age initiatives like Digital India is expected to remain top priority in the Government’s development-led agenda.

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