The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
The Draft Regional Plan 2021 (Draft RPG-21) was submitted to the Government of Goa by the Task Force in September 2008. The Task Force had drawn up a broad based Regional Plan for Goa with an aim to create a
Rankings are no pyramid; they are a ladder and there's room for only one at each rung. A historical advantage in infrastructure and its fields of gold may have kept Punjab on the top rung of the India Today State of the States study for long but Himachal has broken …
Navi Mumbai airport gets 'green' signal - Business Line, 23 November 2010 The Warming of Antarctica: A Citadel of Ice Begins to Melt - Environment 360, 22 November 2010 One of the biggest challenges in our responses (or lack thereof) to climate change has to do with scale. Politicians have …
The Japanese government has proposed to develop an eco city/smart community project in Haryana under the aegis of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), on the lines of Kitakyushu town of Japan. The project will be undertaken on pilot basis at Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar at first and then …
A high-speed rail link (HSRL) project connecting Bangalore to its new international airport, proposed at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore and intended to reduce commuting time from the present one hour to 20 minutes, has hit speed breakers over the legal framework the project is to be implemented under. …
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has sanctioned Rs 111.24 crore as loan assistance to the state government for building up of rural infrastructure in various districts of the state. The projects sanctioned cover rural roads, bridges and minor irrigation projects, according to an official press release. These …
This new Green Townships Rating System by IGBC addresses large developments like integrated townships and satellite cities says that at least 25% of the total built-up area in a township should be earmarked for residential use to qualify for certification. IGBC Green Townships Rating System is a tool which enables …
This report concentrates on the impacts of sea level rise as a result of climate change on coastal infrastructure, ecosystems and land in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It highlights the financial implications of sea level rise on existing and proposed infrastructure along the Tamil Nadu coast and provides …
Bhutan's ability to harness the hydropower resources has been made possible because of the close and friendly ties with its neighbour India. India has been providing both technical and financial assistance to develop the numerous hydropower projects in Bhutan. India has huge power shortage where as Bhutan has large hydropower …
This report outlines the core argument of Share the Road, a campaign that works to help re-balance the current state of road investments across all modes. Share the Road aims to increase investments in walking and cycling infrastructure by working with all stakeholders - governments and donors in particular - …
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) that supports infrastructure projects in Asia and the Pacific region is finalising its new public communication policy. It faces a tough challenge: ensuring access to information to communities affected by the projects it funds. To meet this challenge, the bank will have to do away …
GANDHINAGAR: Work on the first phase of the Rs 1,100 crore Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro rail project will start by next year and the line is expected to be operational within two-three years, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) chief executive officer AK Sharma said on Thursday. "A company has been set up …
Investments of over Rs 750 crore are expected to be made in infrastructure projects in West Bengal, particularly in Kolkata and the suburbs, if proposals to build several roads, overbridges and flyovers are cleared by the Centre. Proposals have been placed for clearance under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal …
A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan here today endorsed the state's Industrial Promotion Policy-2010 and Action Plan. This policy will remain effective for five years with a view to sustaining the investment climate. A number of provisions have been incorporated in the policy for attracting …
Limiting Subsidy To Make Public Funds Available For More Projects THE government is considering a proposal to reduce the up front capital subsidy it provides to road projects to make them viable for private participation, as it looks to use available public funds to execute more projects and to create …
THIRUVANATHAPURAM: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned an amount of Rs 40.12 crore from its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund to the state government. The loan is intended for the implementation of the eight drainage and flood prevention projects in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kollam and Thrissur districts. …
MUMBAI: Shortage of sand for construction has now become a cause for concern as several infrastructure projects, including Mumbai Metro, may be affected if the situation does not improve. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority(MMRDA) has written to the state for allocation of a sand quota for various projects in the …
