Articles for Urban Infrastructure

HSVP files fresh petition in SC to resolve land dispute in Sec 21
1 month, 1 week ago

HSVP files fresh petition in SC to resolve land dispute in Sec 21

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: To ensure complete development of infrastructure as well as the residential development of Sector 21, the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran in Gururgam, has submitted a fresh petition in the Supreme Court to get the land acquisition matter pertaining to around 38 acres resolved soon. HSVP officers said that urban infrastructure, roads and around 1,000 plots of the authority were …

Infrastructure Urban Infrastructure Sec Sector Petition Hsvp Land Owners
PM Modi must convene a high-powered cabinet rank committee on urban infra development in major cities: K P Singh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi must convene a high-powered cabinet rank committee on urban infra development in major cities: K P Singh

Hindustan Times  

Stating that the declining state of Indian cities is akin to a ticking time bomb signalling their devastation, DLF chairman emeritus K P Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a high-powered cabinet rank committee, comprising planners and developers from the private sector in every major city and environmentalists, to prepare a blueprint for the development of urban …

India Infrastructure Development Urban Infrastructure Urban Cities Major
Rajkot's Success in Municipal Bond Issuance: A Catalyst for Urban Development
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajkot's Success in Municipal Bond Issuance: A Catalyst for Urban Development

Hindustan Times  

Rajkot's success in issuing oversubscribed municipal bonds offers hope for other cities facing financial challenges. However, the process is not without challenges, including low investment-grade ratings for cities, overlapping functions between state and local governments, and a need for citizens to adopt a recovery ethic to fund projects.

Government Law Finance Urban Infrastructure Rajkot
The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

India Development Tax Budget Economic
Double-Decker Flyover Promises Faster Travel for Bengaluru Residents: All You Need to Know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Double-Decker Flyover Promises Faster Travel for Bengaluru Residents: All You Need to Know

News 18  

In a milestone for urban infrastructure, Bengaluru introduced an inaugural double-decker flyover, poised to transform commuting between Ragigudda and Silk Board in the city. Key Features of the Double Decker Flyover: First of its Kind: Southern India’s maiden double-decker road, pioneering a new era in urban infrastructure. Introduction of Metro Yellow Line Alongside the Flyover The 3.36 km long double-decker …

Travel Bengaluru Board Urban Infrastructure Metro Road Flyover
Can self-sufficient, 15-minute neighbourhoods make Bengaluru a more liveable city?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Can self-sufficient, 15-minute neighbourhoods make Bengaluru a more liveable city?

The Hindu  

Will Bengalureans travel less and thus reduce the transportation load on roads if most of their needs – groceries, schools, healthcare, recreational avenues – are available within a 15-minute walk from their homes? “By ensuring that essential services, amenities, and opportunities are within a short walk from every doorstep, we can foster a sense of community, reduce reliance on cars, …

Bengaluru Cycling Infrastructure Transport Urban City Concept
What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission? | Explained
6 months, 1 week ago

What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The 16th Finance Commission has begun its work, established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, primarily focusing on the devolution of the consolidated fund. The National Commission on Urbanisation in the mid-80s described cities as “engines of growth.” Although this view is somewhat narrow, the reality is that cities contribute around 66% of India’s GDP …

India Local Urban Infrastructure Urban Cities State Commission
After devastating rainfall in UAE and Oman, experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans
8 months, 1 week ago

After devastating rainfall in UAE and Oman, experts urge integration of climate resilience in urban development plans

Hindustan Times  

In the aftermath of the record-breaking rainfall in the UAE and Oman, which led to severe impacts on its infrastructure, experts are calling for an urgent revision of urban development and emergency preparedness plans to integrate considerations for extreme weather events, which are quickly becoming more frequent and severe due to the impacts of climate change. Urban planning and infrastructure …

Weather India Climate Change Urban Planning Events Climate Urban Development
India Needs $840 Billion Investment In Infra By 2036: World Bank
11 months, 1 week ago

India Needs $840 Billion Investment In Infra By 2036: World Bank

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: By 2036, India will need to invest $840 billion in infrastructure - an average of $55 billion or 1.2 per cent of GDP per annum, finds the World Bank. By 2036, India will need to invest $840 billion in infrastructure - an average of $55 billion or 1.2 per cent of GDP per annum. However, estimates suggest that between …

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Focus must be on creating holistic urban ecosystem for future development: Puri
1 year, 1 month ago

Focus must be on creating holistic urban ecosystem for future development: Puri

Hindustan Times  

There is a need to look to the future and focus on creating a holistic urban ecosystem for ensuring last-mile access to services, enhanced operational efficiencies, financial sustainability of projects, and integration of digital technology, Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said. Union minister of housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri He was addressing the …

India Infrastructure Urban Infrastructure Urban Union Union Minister Puri
Legal Assistant Vacancy At Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited
1 year, 4 months ago

Legal Assistant Vacancy At Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited

Live Law  

Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited invites applications for the post of Legal Assistant. of Post: 01 Essential Qualification and Experience • For Deputation: The candidate should be working in the same pay scale as in the notification. For candidates working in Govt/PSUs in consolidated pay: Candidates working in Govt// PSUs in consolidated pay may also …

Urban Infrastructure Uttarakhand Legal Assistant Building Construction Corporation Limited Uttarakhand Metro Rail Pay Candidates
From ready-to-occupy flats to luxury villas, property fair offers a variety of options for prospective buyers in Chennai
1 year, 5 months ago

From ready-to-occupy flats to luxury villas, property fair offers a variety of options for prospective buyers in Chennai

The Hindu  

Over 50 builders participated in a mega property fair organised by Roofandfloor.com, a leading online real estate marketplace from The Hindu group on Saturday. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Apoorva inaugurated the property fair and shared her insights on the real estate market in Chennai. Sriram Krishnaswamy, Chief Operating Officer, Roofandfloor.com, said this particular property show would help investors across …

Property Chennai Property Fair
G20: Workshop presents best practices of urban planning
1 year, 9 months ago

G20: Workshop presents best practices of urban planning

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Experts from the developed world showcased the best practices being adopted in their countries for modernising infrastructure, at the capacity building workshop organised jointly by the Indian G20 Presidency and the Asian Development Bank here on Thursday. In the first half of the workshop, experts from Singapore, South Korea, Russia, China, European Commission and India presented the practices in …

India Urban Infrastructure G20 Workshop
Union Budget 2023: Read Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech here
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023: Read Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech here

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in the Parliament on Wednesday. I propose to provide enhanced limits of ` 3 crore and ` 75 lakh respectively, to the tax payers whose cash receipts are no more than 5 per cent. It is proposed to make amendments relating to exemption provided to charitable trusts and institution to …

India Infrastructure Development Financial Life Tax Urban Infrastructure
Budget 2023 | PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 | PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities

The Hindu  

Giving a huge boost to affordable housing, the Union Budget presented on February 1 increased the allocation for the PM Awas Yojana by 66%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced an Urban Infrastructure Development Fund which will be used to create urban infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Ms. Sitharaman said that the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund will …

Infrastructure Development Urban Infrastructure Urban Cities Sitharaman Pmay
India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report
2 years, 1 month ago

India has to invest $55 billion p.a. in urban infra to meet needs of growing population: World Bank report

The Hindu  

A new World Bank report estimates that India will need to invest $840 billion over the next 15 years— that is an average investment of $55 billion per annum— into urban infrastructure to effectively meet the needs of its fast-growing urban population. This is at a time when Public Private Partnership transactions for urban infrastructure in India have registered a …

India Infrastructure Urban Infrastructure Urban Cities Projects World Bank
Legal Assistant Vacancy At Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited
2 years, 5 months ago

Legal Assistant Vacancy At Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited

Live Law  

Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited invites applications for the post of Legal Assistant. • Candidates should have post qualification experience in working in Govt./Railway/ Metro Rail Project/PSU in Legal Department and shall be responsible for assisting in Legal issues of the Company, which includes but is not limited to assisting the superior in the following …

Legal Urban Infrastructure Uttarakhand Legal Assistant Building Construction Corporation Limited Uttarakhand Metro Rail
How My Home Pune Lost the Smart City Tag, One Infra Blunder at a Time - News18
2 years, 9 months ago

How My Home Pune Lost the Smart City Tag, One Infra Blunder at a Time - News18

News 18  

In Infra Vaani, noted urban infra expert Akhileshwar Sahay dissects infrastructural challenges of Indian cities and offers solutions. When Patankar entrusted me with the responsibility of leading the ‘International Conference: Nurturing Together Sustainable Cities in Asia’ organised by the Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and their sister city Bremen of Germany in the run up to the ‘World Summit …

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Union Budget 2022-23: Indirect stimulus for key asset classes
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022-23: Indirect stimulus for key asset classes

The Hindu  

The Government’s Union Budget is welcomed by the real estate fraternity. With a strong focus on affordable housing sector and infrastructure development, the Union Budget 2022-23 announcements seem enabling and futuristic. There were few citations during the Union Budget announcement which provide indirect stimulus for all the key real estate asset classes — commercial, residential and warehousing. The heightened and …

Finance Housing Development Tax Urban Infrastructure Budget Focus
Legal Assistant Vacancy At Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited
5 years, 3 months ago

Legal Assistant Vacancy At Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited

Live Law  

Uttarakhand Metro Rail, Urban Infrastructure & Building Construction Corporation Limited invites application for the post of Legal Assistant. reputed university in prescribed post qualification in Arbitration, Industrial Law, Land Cases, Management, Records, Labour Law, Contract Agreement, Administrative Law and Company Law. The application must be sent through speed post/ courier/ by hand Applications in a sealed envelope superscripted as "Name …

Urban Infrastructure Uttarakhand Post Metro Rail Legal Assistant Building Construction Corporation Limited Uttarakhand Metro Rail
‘Will leave no stone unturned to fulfil every housing dream': Narendra Modi celebrates four years of Awas Yojana, AMRUT schemes
5 years, 6 months ago

‘Will leave no stone unturned to fulfil every housing dream': Narendra Modi celebrates four years of Awas Yojana, AMRUT schemes

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is committed to further improving urban infrastructure and will leave no stone unturned to fulfili the dream of housing for all. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is committed to further improving urban infrastructure and will leave no stone unturned to fulfili the dream of housing …

Housing Urban Infrastructure Urban Modi Narendra Modi Four Years No Stone
Cyclone Fani caused ₹525 crore infrastructure damage, says Odisha government
5 years, 7 months ago

Cyclone Fani caused ₹525 crore infrastructure damage, says Odisha government

Hindustan Times  

The Housing and Urban Development department on Tuesday said that Cyclone Fani that hit the Odisha coast on May 3 damaged ₹525 crore worth of assets. Other infrastructures like parks, playgrounds, community centers, town halls and others have been badly affected,” said G Mathivathanan, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development while addressing a press conference here. The death toll in …

Odisha Odisha Government Infrastructure Damage Cyclone Fani Fani Caused 525 Crore Damaged 525
A Comprehensive National Urban Policy for India: A Roadmap to Sustainable Growth
6 years, 10 months ago

A Comprehensive National Urban Policy for India: A Roadmap to Sustainable Growth

Live Mint  

India needs a comprehensive national urban policy to address its urbanization challenges. The government launched the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (Amrut) to tackle these issues. However, a national urban policy is crucial to provide a coherent framework for urban development. It should outline the importance and objectives of cities, highlight key enablers, cross-cutting principles, desired outputs and …

Urban Planning National Urban Policy Urban Infrastructure Urban Governance