To facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI) in high- speed rail projects, the government is likely to allow private sector entry in operations.
The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.
The government is likely to allow FDI in high speed trains and other projects.
'Will the Statue of Unity and Tent City Narmada have as much of a transformational effect on the local economy as the salt desert/Tent City Dhordo did is something that only time can tell,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.
'As China rises and India grows to reclaim their earlier positions on the world stage as two of the largest economies and most important countries, there will indeed be some contention between these two powers.' 'There will also be plenty of space and room for cooperation amongst the two of us.' 'As our economic size increases to match the fact that we are the two most populous nations on earth, it will be all the more important for us to keep the interests of our peoples as well as those of the rest of the world in mind.' 'We shall have to grow together rather than as separate and disparate entities,' points out Ambassador Gautam Bambawale -- who served as India's ambassador to China -- in the 7th annual lecture of the Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents on March 1, 2019.
The PPP model for CIL was first mooted by the Planning Commission.
The airports were refurbished at the cost of Rs 2,325 cr and Rs 2,015 cr respectively but there have been various complaints.
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.
Farmers shouldn't be denied right to approach court, the MPs added.
Experts say Prabhu displays a clear intent of reforms but has not been able to fully shake-up the mammoth railway system.
The ministry has also decided to offer station for redevelopment by inviting open bids from companies.
When Nitin Gadkari took charge as Road Transport and Highways Minister in 2014, he had set a target of constructing 40 km a day in two years. But construction at this point is a mere 16 km a day. Megha Manchanda on what ails the road sector.
The over Rs 15,000-crore Hyderabad project comprises 72 kilometre of elevated metro rail line and six million sft of transit-oriented development.
The apex court directed the two states to ensure there is no violence, agitation, destruction and damage to properties following its order on Cauvery water sharing and asked them to maintain peace, calm and dignity for law.
Loans to wilful defaults are said to be a little over Rs 1 lakh crore.
'If Article 35A is scrapped, then Jammu's identity will be over.'
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".
A smartly executed reform-recap will be the best booster for the economy, says Ajay Chhibber.
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Many of the PPPs have not evinced interest, Prabhu said.
The new Land Acquisition Act to provide just and fair compensation to farmers came into force from January 1, 2014.
As a result of the mass state-led scheme, the processes in the health insurance market could get simplified over time and become uniform
New Delhi has always maintained that its IPR regime is fully compliant with all international laws.
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.
It will be National Housing Mission which will be launched soon
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.
To attract capital into infrastructure projects, the ratings system needs a fresh look.
With its new hybrid annuity model, the government is confident of getting more funds from India Inc.
This is not just a Ranbaxy or Wockhardt problem, says K Satish Reddy
The survey was based on the survey of 44 banks.
"Call it a craze, fever or national interest but HSR is our window to the outside world."
Road projects alone worth $10 billion face delays over land disputes and other clearances.
SAD and Paksha have written to the panel headed by S S Ahluwalia that "not an inch" of land should be acquired without the consent of farmers.
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation's decision to make washrooms in hotels and eateries open to the public for a fee highlights India's failure to expand access to toilet facilities.
Will help in reviving the economy and push investment.
Nitin Desai suggests some concrete measures to revive investment and boost growth.
The move will lead to augmentation of water infrastructure in the country
Railways, rural infrastructure, urban rejuvenation, solar and transmission and distribution of electricity are the new priorities, says Vinayak Chatterjee.
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.
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