Infrastructure Project

PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone For 7 Urban Projects Worth Rs 541 Crore In Bihar

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 15, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of seven urban infrastructure projects worth Rs 541 crore in poll-bound Bihar.

PM Modi: More Than 180 Ghats Under 'Namami Gange' Mission Being Developed

India News | Asian News International | Tuesday September 15, 2020

Bihar News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said under the 'Namami Gange' mission, development of more than 180 ghats along the Ganga river is going on. The Prime Minister inaugurated urban infrastructure projects in Bihar via video conference.

Assam Revokes Austerity Measures, To Spend On Infrastructure Projects

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Saturday September 12, 2020

In a major development, the Assam government has decided to revoke the austerity measures that were put in place because of the coronavirus lockdown. The state government has further announced infrastructure projects worth Rs 11,900 Crore on Saturday.

India Need Rs 50-60 Lakh Crore FDI To Boost Economy: Nitin Gadkari

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 2, 2020

India needs foreign direct investments worth Rs 50 to 60 lakh crore and the money can be tapped mainly through infrastructure projects as well as MSME sector to accelerate the wheels of coronavirus-hit economy, according to Union minister Nitin Gadkari.

Employ Locals In Ongoing Infrastructure Projects, Says Uddhav Thackeray

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 10, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday asked the authorities to ensure skill- based training and employment for locals in the ongoing infrastructure projects.

Reforms To Help Farmers Earn More, 1 Lakh Crore For Agri Infrastructure

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshika Ghosh | Friday May 15, 2020

The government will provide Rs 1 lakh crore to fund agriculture infrastructure projects, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. It will also amend the Essential Commodities Act to ease restrictions on trade of farm products and enable better prices for farmers, she said in her third set of announcements on the mega economic stimulus to...

Jewar Airport Gets International Recognition

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 6, 2020

In a major achievement for Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government, the first phase of Jewar airport has been included in the world's 100 strategic global infrastructure projects for the year 2020.

Corporate Earnings, Budget Expectations To Drive Markets: Analysts

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 19, 2020

Market participants expect measures to boost consumer sentiments via budgetary announcements on enhanced state funding for mega infrastructure projects and other sops to reverse the de-growth cycle.

Belt And Road Initiative Gets Major Boost As China, Myanmar Ink 33 Deals

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 18, 2020

China and Myanmar on Saturday inked 33 deals aimed at speeding up key infrastructure projects to provide Beijing a stepping stone to the Indian Ocean after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, as the Communist nation ramped up support to cement its hold over the Southeast Asian country under fire for its tre...

Nirmala Sitharaman Launches National Infrastructure Pipeline Report: Highlights

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Wednesday January 1, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala today launched the National Infrastructure Pipeline Report. Ms Sitharaman said that Rs 102 lakh crore National Infrastructure Projects will help make India a USD 5 trillion economy by 2025.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Plan On Rs 102-Lakh-Crore Infrastructure Projects

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh | Tuesday December 31, 2019

The economy is struggling against a growth slowdown due to low demand and thousands of job losses across sectors.

Haven't Stayed Any Infrastructure Project Except Aarey Car Shed: Uddhav Thackeray

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 4, 2019

No infrastructure project has been halted in Maharashtra and a stay has been ordered only on construction of the Metro rail car shed in Aarey Colony, a green lung of the metropolis, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday.

50,000 Trees To Be Cut In Goa For 3 Infrastructure Projects: Official

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 4, 2019

At least 50,000 trees might have to be cut if the Goa government chooses to go ahead with three proposed infrastructure projects, a senior official said today.

"China Will Take Belt And Road All Over Unless...": Sri Lankan President

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 2, 2019

Sri Lanka's new president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said his country will be forced to seek finance from China again if India and western nations do not invest in the island. Rajapaksa told the Hindu newspaper in an interview published on Sunday that other Asian nations would also turn to China's giant Belt and Road infrastructure project without alte...

Centre To Unveil New Infra Projects As Part Of Rs 100-Lakh-Crore Push

Business | Reuters | Sunday December 1, 2019

PM Modi won a second term in May and has taken various measures since 2014 to spur growth, including cutting the corporate tax and speeding up privatisation of state-run firms.