Smart Cities

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...