<p>A report launched by the Development Center of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Africa Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) has urged Africa with its development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh have shared an enduring partnership in catalyzing a series of state-wide initiatives toward developing basic infrastructure.
BJP chief Nitin Gadkari has set up a study group to prepare a vision document
<p>The Eleventh Plan (2007-08 to 2011-12) sought to build on the gains achieved in the Tenth Plan and shift the economy to a path offaster and more inclusive growth.
Large mining projects can be salvaged from potential political controversies if the government adopts the model used in oil and gas sector for exploration of other minerals too, the Confederation of Indian Industry president Hari Bhartia has said.
Mumbai: Without stronger basic infrastructure, particularly better roads, water supplies, sanitation, electricity, information and communications technology and other essential services, developing countries will be hard-pressed to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) targets, said Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Haruhiko Kuroda. The MDGs are eight internationally-agreed targets,
Strict Laws, Uncertainty In Raw Material Supply Force Funds To Walk Away PRIVATE equity investments in Indian infrastructure projects look set to slow down as global investors in such funds seek details on environmental clearances and raw material supplies for new power plants, ports and roads. This scepticism on the part of limited partners
Progress of work in nine major sectors reviewed in the mid-term report Emphasises optimum utilisation of financial resources during remaining two years of Plan Calls for adoption of
One of the longest serving power plants in Delhi, Rajghat power plant, will be shutting down soon. The Delhi government had decided to down curtains on this coal-based power plant ahead of the Commonwealth Games to remove the polluting unit in the heart of the city, and provide to residents a recreational area in its place. The power plant was commissioned in 1989 and supplied 135 MW.
GMR Infrastructure, the Bangalore-based developer of power plant, airports, roads and urban infrastructure, is understood to be closing in on its second coal mine acquisition in Indonesia. The mine is expected to cost close to $150 million and has reserves of close to 200 million tonne.
The Annual Plan for Manipur for 2011-12 was finalised at Rs.3,210 crore at a meeting here on Monday between Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and State Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. In his initial remarks, Mr.
