News for 'Public-Private-Partnership'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

'A new reality is forcing its way into our lives'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'From India to Indiana, there has always been a sense of hope, optimism, and goodness.'

India's infrastructure sector needs $1-trillion booster in next 5-7 years: Vikas Khemani & Stephen Gallagher

India's infrastructure sector needs $1-trillion booster in next 5-7 years: Vikas Khemani & Stephen Gallagher

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Given the broken balance sheet and the limited fiscal room, the government has to kick off investment: Vikas Khemani & Stephen Gallagher.

Hyderabad Metro opens to public

Hyderabad Metro opens to public

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The metro rail commenced its operations between Miyapur and Nagole, having a total distance of 30 kilometre and 24 stations.

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

New FDI policy will attract bigger players in Railways

New FDI policy will attract bigger players in Railways

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Despite public-private partnership projects announced in several rail budgets, the investment since 2000 has been merely Rs 3,000 crore.

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

How real is BJP's promise to invest Rs 100 trn in infrastructure?

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Long-term funding was a requirement for infrastructure projects, and asset-liability mismatch in the banking system, impacts the access to finance for infrastructure projects. One of the key challenges would, however, be to get private sector back into investing.

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Railways might allow private sector operations in some areas

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

To facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in high- speed rail projects, the government is likely to allow private sector entry in operations.

Govt to bring 11 official amendments in land bill

Govt to bring 11 official amendments in land bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Government on Tuesday indicated its willingness to incorporate more changes into the land bill in order to address the concerns raised by opposition parties even as it has already agreed to make at least six amendments in its proposal.

Obama's new initiative to boost entrepreneurs, jobs in India

Obama's new initiative to boost entrepreneurs, jobs in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US president Barack Obama new initiative to help millions of proud Indian-Americans directly invest in India's future.

First public-pvt Rail Neer plant set to quench your thirst soon

First public-pvt Rail Neer plant set to quench your thirst soon

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The first public-private partnership (PPP) initiative in bottled drinking water has taken shape at Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, with a Rail Neer plant set for commissioning.

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

As FIIs pull out of road projects, doubts have surfaced about the future of new highways and roads

Monsoon session ends: Lok Sabha functioned 67%, Rajya Sabha functioned 72%

Monsoon session ends: Lok Sabha functioned 67%, Rajya Sabha functioned 72%

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Monsoon Session of the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday after 19 sittings that saw the passage of 14 legislation while Rajya Sabha came to an end after passing nine bills.

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A pod-like vehicle, which can touch top speeds of close to 1,200 km an hour, will make this amazing feat possible.

Kolkata, Chennai airports unlikely to be privatised

Kolkata, Chennai airports unlikely to be privatised

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The airports were refurbished at the cost of Rs 2,325 cr and Rs 2,015 cr respectively but there have been various complaints.

Hyderabad Metro eyes 55% revenues from real estate

Hyderabad Metro eyes 55% revenues from real estate

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The over Rs 15,000-crore Hyderabad project comprises 72 kilometre of elevated metro rail line and six million sft of transit-oriented development.

Tax on super rich can lift 9 crore out of poverty

Tax on super rich can lift 9 crore out of poverty

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

As many as nine crore people would be out from the state of abject poverty in next 5 years if India could stop inequality from rising and levy a nominal tax on the super riches to narrow the rich and poor divide, a report said.

Privatisation of AAI-developed airports opposed

Privatisation of AAI-developed airports opposed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A parliamentary panel on Tuesday opposed the privatisation of six AAI-developed airports including Kolkata and Chennai, and charged the Civil Aviation Ministry with doing "a great disservice" by "using public property for private profits".

Budget is an exercise in hiding bad government finances

Budget is an exercise in hiding bad government finances

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'No Budget has so far has addressed the issue of the government's abysmal productivity of capital spending, improving which will be the big game changer. 'But, the government's tight lock on businesses, banks, education, and even essential services like transportation and large parts of infrastructure and healthcare is destroying capital year after year,' points out Debashis Basu.

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The state-owned airport authority is conducting a techno-feasibility study.

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The artillery pounds targets and keeps the enemy's head down, preventing them from firing at attacking troops.

AAI staff strike to protest airport privatisation

AAI staff strike to protest airport privatisation

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The employees associated with various unions of AAI have formed a joint forum and started the three-day-long strike in front of the Civil Aviation Ministry at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here and at AAI offices across the country.

Coal India to try PPP model

Coal India to try PPP model

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The PPP model for CIL was first mooted by the Planning Commission.

Huge opportunity for foreign investment in India: Chidambaram

Huge opportunity for foreign investment in India: Chidambaram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

There is a huge opportunity for foreign investment in India as the government focuses on rapid infrastructure development in the country, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.

End of the road for 3 highway projects

End of the road for 3 highway projects

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

NHAI to pull plug on Rs 3,000-crore ventures for poor show

9 smart ways to revamp India's infrastructure

9 smart ways to revamp India's infrastructure

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Private sector firms need to be re-engaged for better infra planning.

Airports to get boost via hybrid model

Airports to get boost via hybrid model

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Airlines cry foul.

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Hands down, Gadkari is Modi's best minister

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'There is merit in appointing people with ability and energy, then leaving them to do the job.' 'The Modi government would have had a better record if it had stuck to this formula from the beginning,' argues T N Ninan.

Tax rebate unlikely to reduce dialysis cost

Tax rebate unlikely to reduce dialysis cost

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

A dialysis machine contributes only 6 per cent to the overall cost.

India Inc lay out agenda for the new government

India Inc lay out agenda for the new government

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The new Land Acquisition Act to provide just and fair compensation to farmers came into force from January 1, 2014.

RBI should cut policy rate by 1% this fiscal: CII

RBI should cut policy rate by 1% this fiscal: CII

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Will help in reviving the economy and push investment.

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Over 5 million alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology, Mumbai University and Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, plan to raise Rs 21,000 crore to start the world's largest infection testing lab in Mumbai.

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The partners intend to invest $2 million annually through the India Innovation Growth Programme for the entrepreneurs to develop technology-based solutions for the betterment of the society

'Not an inch of land should be acquired without farmers' consent'

'Not an inch of land should be acquired without farmers' consent'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Farmers shouldn't be denied right to approach court, the MPs added.

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Many initiatives on amenities in railways but progress still long way

Many initiatives on amenities in railways but progress still long way

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The ministry has also decided to offer station for redevelopment by inviting open bids from companies.

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

India needs $ 4.5 trn by 2040 to develop infrastructure

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

About railways sector, the Survey said that it is facing stiff competition from other modes of transportation and the government is initiating various transformative measures to keep railways on track.

UPA's housing schemes to merge; Govt for more pvt sector role

UPA's housing schemes to merge; Govt for more pvt sector role

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It will be National Housing Mission which will be launched soon

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

People with merit are valued; not just degrees from prestigious institutions, Google CEO tells students at his old college.

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Why some things work in India, and some don't

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'The two-word answer is: Proper oversight,' says T N Ninan.

Govt to fast track expressway projects

Govt to fast track expressway projects

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Oscar Fernandes said his ministry has decided to take up and fast track few expressway projects for the benefit of the industry.