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Chabahar unveils India's infrastructure strategy
The centrepiece of the Narendra Modi government's agenda is the construction of an extensive network of roads, highways, tunnels, bridges, airports, metros, and high-speed trains. However, one crucial aspect of Modi's ambitious infrastructure overhaul remains hidden from the view of voters.
Last week, The Economist pointed out that while most Indians may not directly engage with certain sectors, such as ports, these areas undergo significant transformations that impact their lives. The magazine noted substantial enhancements in the capacity and efficiency of ports, illustrating a deep..
PM's Gati Shakti Boosts Social Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Gati Shakti initiative is poised to significantly contribute to expanding social security through the development of urban infrastructure. This ambitious project aims to bolster connectivity and accessibility, laying the foundation for inclusive growth and improved quality of life across India.
Gati Shakti, launched by PM Modi, focuses on enhancing connectivity through integrated planning and coordination among various infrastructure sectors. By prioritising urban infrastructure development, the initiative aims to address key challenges related to mobilit..
Modi govt's solar plan faces three major obstacles
Lakshmi Narayan recounted how he had been among the first to embrace solar energy back in 2020. He recalled the decision to install solar panels on his roof in Bhopal, a city in India, driven by his wish to contribute to the shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner energy sources.
Expressing his perspective, Narayan, now 60 years old, explained, "I recognized the significance of renewable energy and felt it should be adopted universally." He mentioned how his initiative had inspired others in the capital of Madhya Pradesh, prompting them to follow suit.
A new government init..
Rains in Belagavi show shortfalls in the Smart City Project
The Smart City project in Belagavi has been affected by the continuous rain for one hour every day for three days. Mere hourly rain has exposed the state of infrastructure, with garbage disposal, roads, and drainage systems being affected the most. The torrential weather highlights citizens' concerns about the lack of a scientific drainage system.
For almost an hour, commercial complexes and houses in Belagavi were flooded. This included Maruti Galli, Kadolkar Galli, Khanjar Galli, Pangul Galli, Bhendi Bazaar, Old PB Road, and the Shahpur area. Immense damage elsewhere was reported...
Smart City work near Caculo Mall may miss May 31 target
The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development (IPSCDL) seems to be considering skipping the smart road work from Caculo Mall to the Tonca sewerage treatment plant (STP) due to practical challenges, despite the May 31 deadline for completing all ongoing smart city work in Panaji.
According to IPSCDL, the cumulative target for completing all road works and making the road functional is May 31. However, they mentioned that this particular stretch might take a "little longer" to finish. IPSCDL stated that major challenges have been encountered in drilling due to the depth of sewerage works al..