Feature Sep 01, 2014 Connecting the dots Rapid pace of urbanisation is making the need for sustainable transport an inevitable reality.With growth taking centre-stage in the Indian economy, Metro Rail is evolving as a driver for the economic growth and urban development in some cities in India.
Feature Sep 01, 2014 Mobility solutions The total investment required in urban transport works out to roughly about Rs.1 lakh crore per year for the next 20 years. It is important to find appropriate ways and means to be able to generate this kind of investment.The next phase of India´s growth is predominantly dependent on planned urbanisation and the key to planned urbanisation is robust.
Feature Aug 01, 2014 Doing more with less Smart cities will encourage sustainable development. They will also help to optimise resources, to meet the demands of growing urban populations. These cities would also encourage usage of shared services among different utility functions.
Feature Aug 01, 2014 Renewed Focus The new government has announced a number of measures for the growth of the renewable energy sector, which has already been growing at a healthy annual rate of around 22 per cent.
Feature Aug 01, 2014 Concrete Plan! The Modi Governments initiative to build all new highways using concrete in place of bitumen, has brought cheer to road sector experts as well as the cement industry. But contractors are worried about their future business prospects.
Feature Jul 01, 2014 Metro Pricing | Un-fare deals Thousands of home buyers on the Noida-Greater Noida stretch heaved a sigh of relief early this year when the 20.6-km Metro rail project between Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway was cleared by the Ministry of Urban Development.
Feature Jun 01, 2014 Water: The challenge to India's development It is now becoming paramount for the nation to invest in infrastructure, maintenance, revamp the effectiveness of water utilities and plan for a 24/7 safe water delivery strategy in all cities
Feature Jun 01, 2014 Water incentives Dr Smita Misra, Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist, South Asia Sustainable Development Unit, World Bank tells Garima Pant how empowerment of Panchayati Raj institutions and Urban Local Bodies can ensure better water and sanitation management programmes in the country.
Feature Jun 01, 2014 Clearing the logjam India needs funds for its infrastructure projects, but banks are overexposed to this sector. Miguel Gutiérrez explores some remedies.