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Budget 2015: Infrastructure Wishlist

Smart cities, power sector, roads, ports, railways and more: The infrastructure sector is in dire need of long-term investments, fiscal incentives and an investor-friendly atmosphere

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Easing the business of urban development

The Government has decided to substantially reduce the number of approvals and 'No Objections' required for taking up construction projects in urban areas through rationalisation

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Tap investments via successful partnerships, says Urban Development Minister

While the central government can hand hold besides providing assistance and foreign countries can provide technical assistance, states and urban local bodies have to rise to the occasion

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A well-integrated mix of public transport is key, says Delhi Metro MD

At the recently-held BW Urban Conclave, Dr. Mangu Singh – MD DMRC – talked about the Delhi Metro, its hits & misses and questions he has to answer everywhere he goes. Here are the excerpts from a panel discussion on “The Challenge of Building Rapid Transport Networks”

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Beyond Traffic - Planning for the Future of Transportation

In state capitals and in city halls, it is time to sound the alarm bell: the future is calling. A view from the US

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PM Promises More Powers to States on Spending

Centre will shift from 'one size fits all' to a better match between schemes and needs of states

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‘Car Sharing Ideal For India’

Nicholas Brusson, co-founder and CEO of BlaBlaCar, talks to BW about its carpooling service, now available in India

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Need of the Hour: Diagnostic Thinking, Conservative Surgery

Transport is among the major challenges that Indian cities face, given the ever increasing influx of people

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LC Goyal takes over as Home Secretary

An IAS officer of the 1979 batch from the Kerala cadre he takes over from Anil Goswami

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Indian Railways concludes first bilateral power purchase agreement

The beginning of energy cost reduction measures being taken up by the Railways, such contracts at key load centers will enable it to generate significant savings

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