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Samruddhi Mahamarg: 44 km Sinnar-Shirdi Stretch Under Phase II To Open By March End
The 44-km-long Sinnar-Shirdi stretch of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg is likely to be opened by March-end, as reported in Economic Times
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RVNL Wins Kolkata’s Elevated Kona Expressway's Contract
This is precisely what happens when we move from tortoise speed to supersonic . A railway contractor gets selected in a bid on account of being the lowest bidder to construct an important expressway .
If one goes thru the comments their track record seems to be pathetic.
This is precisely what happens when we move from tortoise speed to supersonic . A railway contractor gets selected in a bid on account of being the lowest bidder to construct an important expressway .
If one goes thru the comments their track record seems to be pathetic.
The new airport developed in Mopa, Goa will help increase footfall in the state, specially foreign tourists. This is a step further towards becoming a hub for International tourism & giving economy pace.
Hopefully, some new similar projects will be executed shortly.
Hopefully, some new similar projects will be executed shortly.
New Noida and New Greater Noida to come up near Delhi
Noida and Greater Noida are growing due to a need for more available land. Greater Noida still has some undeveloped land, but Noida is almost entirely built up. The authorities are planning these two cities to keep the state’s development on course. These two cities will have lower land prices than Noida and Greater Noida.
Road to progress: Report highlights crucial role of India’s roads and highways in economic growth
A recent report released at a CII conference in the National Capital has focused on the critical importance of India’s road and highway sector, not only for economic growth but also for fostering a more inclusive and interconnected society. The report underscored the pivotal role of road infrastructure in driving economic development, bolstering investor confidence, creating job opportunities, and promoting inclusive growth.Expanding India’s Road Network
The report emphasized the ongoing significance of expanding and reinforcing India’s road network, particularly in light of the projected global infrastructure funding requirement of USD 3.7 trillion annually to align with GDP growth.Furthermore, it acknowledged the pivotal contributions of states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan in propelling projects and investments under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Rural road development also gained traction, with rural roads comprising 71 percent of the overall road network.
The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) outlined a substantial investment of INR 111 lakh crore in infrastructure projects from 2020 to 2025, with a significant portion allocated to the road sector.
As Asim Tewari, Managing Director of LSI Engineering & Consultants Ltd, stressed, continuous government focus on increasing investment in the infrastructure sector is imperative to sustain India’s GDP growth at a steady rate of 7-8 percent.
However, the report also pointed out persisting challenges in the construction sector, including issues related to land acquisition, road quality, regulatory complexities, and financial obstacles.