The government’s thrust on infrastructure development has received a boost with the Supreme Court in a landmark judgment said that land acquisition for public purposes is not thwarted by vexatious litigation. It held that land acquisition by a government agency could...
11 cities to get electric vehicles
Under India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Mission 2030, the Ministry of Heavy Industries has announced the introduction of electric vehicles in the public transportation systems of 11 cities. The shortlisted cities are Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Lucknow,...
PPP model hastens development
Inadequate and crumbling infrastructure is the main reason why India failed to realise its true potential for economic and social growth. Better infrastructure not only improves quality of governance but also contributes to the acceleration of inclusive growth. One...
Efficient backbone essential for development
The backbone of Smart City is its smart infrastructure that is driven by smart technologies. They could regulate energy consumption, overcome planning obstacles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One of the foremost elements in infrastructure development is the...