Over the past couple of years, several government schemes have been introduced in the power sector with the aim of ensuring 24×7 quality and reliable power supply to all. The latest among these is the […]
During the past couple of years, equipment orders from the generation segment have remained muted. According to industry estimates, equipment orders for projects aggregating to 6.36 GW were placed in 2017-18, declining from 10.26 GW […]
The past year was marked by significant activity by players across the power generation, transmission and distribution segments. In the generation segment, NTPC Limited and NHPC Limited emerged as the top performers adding the highest […]
The need for a flexible, resilient and intelligent grid is becoming a priority for policymakers. With the future power system being required to deal with new challenges such as a greater influx of renewable energy, […]
Over the past decades (Census 2011)), Uttarakhand has witnessed rapid urbanisation, with a growth of about 42 per cent in urban population. The rate of growth is substantially higher than the national average of 32 […]
The network of rail-based urban transportation systems has been developing rapidly in the country and the growth is expected to be sustained over the next few years. With the shift in focus towards improving operational […]
Data is emerging as the focal point of telecom growth in India. The telecom ministry, steered by Manoj Sinha, Minister of State (Independent Charge), is working at a brisk pace to ensure that connectivity reaches […]
India has a 7,500 km long coastline, a strategic location on key international trade routes and 14,500 km of navigable and potentially navigable waterways. However, the low level of mechanisation is adversely affecting cargo handling […]
India is witnessing a definite, albeit slow, shift towards the use of coastal routes for the transportation of goods. This is as a result of the increased attention given to this mode of transport, especially […]
One of the leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) players in the infrastructure space, Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) Limited has an engineering heritage of nearly 100 years. It has executed the majority of the country’s […]
IIn recent years, the railway sector has undoubtedly attracted considerable government attention aimed at a transformation to make the carrier more modern, safe and self-sustainable. However, only modest progress has been achieved in this regard. […]
At a recent conference on Smart Waste Management organised by India Infrastructure, Vinod Kumar Jindal, joint secretary, Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), spoke about how the government’s Swachh Bharat Mission […]
With the economy expanding at a rapid pace, the demand for energy has shown a significant increase, catapulting India to the position of the third largest energy consumer in the world after China and the […]
The past few years have been tough for the gas-based power generation segment and the stress seems far from over. Already struggling with low plant load factors (PLFs) and shortage of natural gas feedstock, power […]
Considered a pioneer in the power sector, Seema Gupta is among the first few women electrical engineers in the country to work for the development of power transmission projects. Gupta recently took over as director, operations, at […]
From the perspective of the number and the overall value of projects, India has emerged as one of the major public private partnership (PPP) markets within South Asia. The government has considered the PPP route […]
The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) aims to provide efficient urban mobility and public transport options in the 99 cities that have been selected under the mission. To this end, a number of smart mobility solutions […]
The past few years have seen a surge in competition between the major and non-major ports. The port sector is gradually moving away from the monopolistic market model to a more competitive one. The non-major […]
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