Dharavi revamp project rebranded as Navbharat Mega Developers, ET Infra
Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRPPL), the company undertaking the ambitious plan of revamping Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum in Mumbai, has renamed itself as Navbharat Mega Developers (NMDPL). The rebranding exercise has received the affirmation of its board of directors and the ministry of corporate affairs, the company said. NMDPL is a
Smart Cities Mission led to 22% rise in school enrolment, improved crime tracking: IIM-B studies, ET Infra
Steps taken under the Smart Cities Mission have led to a 22 per cent increase in school enrolment in 19 cities and improved real-time tracking of criminal activities, according to two studies by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. According to one of the studies, 59,802 CCTV cameras and emergency
2024 in review! How India’s CE industry set the stage for a $25 billion market by 2030, ET Infra
The year 2024 has been quite a significant period for the growth of India’s construction equipment (CE) industry, making a viable step forward for its achievement of a staggering target of $25 billion market size in 2030. Supported by a particularly vibrant governmental programme, export figures, and advances in technology,
Why 30% of city has grown, not developed, ET Infra
With the Delhi assembly elections just around the corner, political parties have renewed their focus on unauthorised colonies and their inadequate civic infrastructure. The recent tussle between lieutenant governor VK Saxena and Delhi govt over the deplorable civic conditions in Rangpuri Pahari, an unauthorised settlement, has put the spotlight back
Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92, ET Infra
Former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92 India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 after he was admitted to AIIMS Delhi’s emergency department. Singh was brought to the emergency department this evening in a critical condition after “sudden loss of consciousness”, AIIMS Delhi
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu discusses rail, steel projects with Union Ministers, ET Infra
NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu called on the Prime Minister and met with several cabinet ministers to further projects in his state. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Naidu at his residence in the national capital. In his discussion with Vaishnaw, Naidu discussed the South Coast Railway
Indore to get Rs 200 crore boost for flood management infrastructure, ET Infra
Indore might get rid of monsoon waterlogging woes with Centre approving Rs 150 crore fund and the state govt allocating an additional Rs 50 crore for disaster management. In total, the Swachh city will get Rs 200 crore boosting its flood management infrastructure. Indore Municipal Corporation commissioner Shivam Verma highlighted
2024 was India’s infra year! Road, railway infrastructure development receive major push, ET Infra
India’s transformative journey in infrastructure development reached new heights in 2024 with significant advancements in road and railway projects, driven by record-breaking investments and strategic initiatives. Budget 2024-25 underscored the government’s infrastructure ambitions, allocating Rs 2.78 lakh crore to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Rs 2.62 lakh
Turkey to support Syria in rebuilding energy, transport infrastructure, ET Infra
Turkey announced plans to assist Syria in rebuilding key energy and transportation infrastructure. “A delegation from the energy ministry will visit Syria as soon as possible to examine the electricity and energy infrastructure and propose solutions to address the energy crisis,” semi-official Anadolu Agency quoted Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar
Bihar CM inaugurates projects worth Rs 201 crore in East Champaran, ET Infra
On the second day of the Pragati Yatra, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited the Kesaria block in East Champaran district on Tuesday where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for 104 development projects worth Rs 201 crore. The visit was well-received by the local people, who expressed their satisfaction