Urban

Hosur City’s Major Underground Sewerage Project to Improve Sanitation

December 27, 2024

The Government of Tamil Nadu is taking a major step to enhance public health and sanitation in Hosur city, Krishnagiri district. They’ve recently laid the foundation stone for a significant underground sewerage project that promises to modernize the city’s wastewater management system. This ambitious project will be implemented in two phases, ensuring comprehensive coverage for...

NGT Orders Uttarakhand to Submit Timeline for Waste Management in Kedarnath

October 19, 2024

In an effort to tackle environmental concerns in Kedarnath, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttarakhand government to submit a detailed timeline for implementing effective sewage treatment and solid waste management systems in the region. This directive comes in response to reports of untreated sewage and inadequate waste disposal in the Mandakini River,...

Pune Infrastructure Boost: Major Cost Escalation Approved for Ring Road Project

October 7, 2024

In a recent development, the Maharashtra cabinet has sanctioned a significant cost escalation for the Pune ring road project, raising the total expenditure by Rs 20,375.21 crore. The revised total project cost now stands at Rs 42,711.03 crore. Notably, this approval comes even though construction is yet to commence, just three years after the initial...

UP Government Approves Master Plan 2041 for Yamuna Expressway Region

October 5, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the Master Plan 2041 proposed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), designed to promote development around the Yamuna Expressway and areas near the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar, which is expected to start operations by April 2025. Key Revisions and Focus Areas The state government recommended...

Mumbai’s Water Infrastructure Strengthened with New 8.48 Km Tunnel Between Ghatkopar and Dharavi

October 4, 2024

Mumbai is making significant strides in enhancing its water infrastructure with the addition of an 8.48 km-long water supply tunnel between Ghatkopar and Dharavi. This project, initiated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), aims to address longstanding water supply issues in the city while modernizing the overall network. Project Overview Why a Tunnel Instead of...

NICDC’s Logistics Data Bank Reaches Milestone of Tracking 75 Million Containers

October 4, 2024

IntroductionLogistics Data Bank (LDB), an integral initiative by NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDSL), has reached a major milestone, successfully tracking over 75 million EXIM containers. This accomplishment highlights LDB’s growing influence in enhancing India’s logistics sector, providing improved visibility and valuable analytics to stakeholders. Acknowledgement of AchievementShri Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO & MD of...

Manufacturing Sector Drives Surge in Warehousing Demand: Insights from CBRE Report

September 29, 2024

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., one of India’s top real estate consultancy firms, has published a comprehensive report titled, ‘Fortifying India’s I&L Landscape with a New Manufacturing Growth Formula.’ The report emphasizes that the manufacturing sector’s expansion has played a crucial role in driving the increasing demand for warehousing spaces across the country. Key sectors...

Maharashtra Cabinet Approves New Logistics Policy

August 20, 2024

Maharashtra’s state cabinet has approved a new logistics policy aimed at establishing the state as a top-tier global logistics hub. This policy focuses on overcoming key challenges in the logistics sector and improving the efficiency of transport and supply chain networks. The policy includes a comprehensive strategy to enhance logistics infrastructure, such as building dedicated...