The ministry also wants to extend support to states through a special provision from the proposed Rs 25,000 crore fund for electric bus and personal rapid transport initiatives.
Opposition-ruled states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu opposing the Bill as they fear losing some of their powers
'We are doing away with human interface in metering, billing, and collection.' 'That in itself will bring down losses by 50 to 60 per cent.'
Toll booths may be kept 50 km apart for seamless travel
Plans to offer up to 10% of project cost as bonus to highway contractors, compared to 5% at present
The mass cycling event is all set to kick off on November 5, but looks like Indian roads, offices are not yet cycle-ready!
Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
Data mining with the object of ensuring that resources are properly deployed to legitimate beneficiaries is a valid ground for the state to insist on the collection of authentic data
In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis, three-wheelers
The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.
The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh
'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'
Power Minister Piyush Goyal on the government's manufacturing push and other key issues.
On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India
Solar equipment manufacturing, however, is unlikely to pick up in India as Chinese imports are more cost-effective
The highest ever average daily construction rate of 130 km has been achieved for rural roads
Over lunch with Jyoti Mukul, Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia, discusses how GE is transforming itself into a digital industrial company.
A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.
Govt to scrap 8 appellate tribunals; National Company Law Appellate Tribunal to take over Competition Appellate Tribunal's duties
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