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Chhattisgarh steps up geospatial, logistics planning with two PM GatiShakti pacts
Chhattisgarh signed pacts with BISAG-N and NLDSL to enhance geospatial technology use. These agreements aim to foster sustainable economic growth and attract new investments. The state has onboarded over 35 departments onto the PM GatiShakti platform. GIS-based identification of road black spots improves road safety interventions. Chhattisgarh is recognized as a high performer in operationalizing PM GatiShakti.
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular monitoring of these historical sites. Local bodies will establish heritage cells for management and promotion of cultural activities. Adaptive reuse of historic structures is encouraged to prevent degradation and loss. The plan aims to preserve Delhi's rich cultural and historical character for future generations.
Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & Yamuna
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies and housing for slum dwellers. The plan aims to revive the Yamuna river by treating 22 drains and restoring floodplains. Green buffers and afforestation will address noise pollution and enhance the environment. This plan shifts urban planning towards development, investment, and improved liveability for residents.
Manohar Lal Khattar unveils Delhi's 2047 blueprint: 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro & jobs on agenda
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes forty lakh new homes for its growing population. The city's metro network will expand to six hundred ninety-five kilometers by the year 2047. This plan aims to balance urban development with environmental preservation efforts. Affordable housing will be supported through transit-oriented development policies. The plan seeks to make Delhi a world-class, inclusive, and economically vibrant city.
‘Attention is paid to flood & bridge design’: Vaishnaw on Bihar-Nepal highway infrastructure plan
Consultants of faulty detailed project reports culprits: Nitin Gadkari
"Such poor quality DPR that today on road, 5 lakh accidents occur, and 1.8 lakh deaths, and all have problems of defective DPR," Gadkari said. The minister cautioned contractors against compromising construction quality after winning an infrastructure project. There will be a performance audit in addition to a financial audit, and contractors found wanting will be punished and black-listed, he said. Gadkari said poor-quality DPRs and construction compromises result in economic losses and road accidents.
National Highway builders bat for BOT annuity model to avoid zero-bid scenario
The National Highways Builders Federation said the current BOT (toll) model exposes private developers to an unacceptably high level of risk, citing recent tenders that received no bids. "BOT projects fundamentally depend on a bankable and balanced risk-sharing structure. Without resolving the core concerns around unfair default classifications for traffic drops, dispute resolution and real-cost delay compensations, there is a strong apprehension that upcoming tenders will continue to face zero-bid scenarios and lack of private participation," the federation said.
India resumes rail coach exports to Bangladesh with custom 19-coach LHB rake from RCF Kapurthala
PM GatiShakti: 396 infra projects worth Rs 18.66 lakh crore recommended for approval
Nearly four hundred infrastructure projects have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative. These projects, valued at approximately eighteen lakh crore rupees, aim to boost national connectivity. The Network Planning Group has evaluated these proposals, with many already sanctioned and under implementation. This initiative seeks to integrate infrastructure and reduce overall logistics costs across the country. Experts believe Gati Shakti will enhance business competitiveness and create economic advantages.
South Western Railway starts field trials for Mangaluru-Bengaluru Vande Bharat: What we know so far
Road ministry revises model concession agreement for BOT projects
Some of the key provisions introduced in the revised model concession agreement (MCA) include the buyback option, revenue support to concessionaires and traffic-risk sharing between the concessionaire and the government, making build-operate-transfer (BOT) projects more bankable, risk-free and attractive for the private sector.
‘Lifeline for North Mumbai’: Goyal sets deadline for Bandra-Versova-Bhayander Coastal Road project
Tata Projects bags Rs 670 cr order from RMZ for Chennai commercial project
Tata Projects secured a Rs 670.24 crore order from RMZ. This contract is for the main civil works of a commercial development. The project involves complete core and shell construction for the Chennai site. It includes civil, structural, and architectural works for the development. This order adds to RMZ's growing Chennai property portfolio.
Nepal opens 1st modern tunnel: Japanese-assisted infra to boost India–Nepal trade route
Data centres draw 40% of institutional capital in the June quarter
Data centres are now the second-largest investment recipient, attracting substantial institutional capital. Rapid AI adoption and cloud expansion fuel investor interest in digital infrastructure assets. India's data centre capacity is projected to more than double by 2025. The current investment pipeline for data centres stands at approximately ninety billion dollars.