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Economy

Infrastructure investment policy blueprint

Overseen by the Global Agenda Council on Long-Term Investing, the Infrastructure Investment Policy Blueprint offers a practical set of recommendations for governments on attracting private capital for infrastructure projects while creating clear social and economic value for their citizens.

Publication Date: 
01/02/2014
World Economic Forum
Tags:
Infrastructure Development, Finance, Private Sector, Italy, Australia, United Kingdom (UK), Sweden, Wind Energy, Energy Policy, United States Of America (US), Chile, Legislation
Science And Technology

Strategic roadmap for development of ESDM sector in Odisha

Since its inception in 2004, the India Electronics & Semiconductor Association (IESA) has played an important role in facilitating the growth of electronics and semiconductor ecosystem in the country. Industry research has been one of the cornerstones of IESA’s activities.

Publication Date: 
01/02/2014
Department of Information Technology, Government of Odisha
Tags:
Electronics Industry, Orissa (Odisha), Infrastructure Development, Information, Telecommunication, Electronic Waste, Waste Disposal
Natural Disasters

S & T intervention for post-disaster reconstruction efforts in Uttarakhand

There is a need to develop short term, medium term and long term strategy for reconstruction, rehabilitation and developmental activities of Uttarakhand.

Publication Date: 
01/02/2014
Planning Commission
Tags:
Natural Disasters, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Floods, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geology, Rainfall, Disaster Management, Landslides, Remote Sensing, Climate Change, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Infrastructure Development, Hydroelectricity, Agriculture, Research, Science And Technology
Transport

Delhi Government goes after BRT operator, recommends CAG audit

Transport company DIMTS is a joint venture between State govt and IDFC.

Publication Date: 
29/01/2014
Vishal Kant
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Delhi, Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Infrastructure Development, Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), Public Transport
Habitat And Urbanisation

Jind and Karnal become part of NCR

The National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed another expansion on Monday with the inclusion of two Haryana districts, Jind and Karnal.

Publication Date: 
21/01/2014
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Haryana, Jind (D), Karnal (D), Planning, Ministry Of Urban Development, Infrastructure Development, Roads, Public Transport, Health, Education, Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Solid Waste, Waste Management
Natural Disasters

Centre grants Rs 915-cr relief for cyclone, floods

The Centre on Sunday announced an assistance of Rs 915-crore for reconstruction of areas affected by cyclone Phailin and subsequent floods in Odisha, and rehabilitation of victims.

Publication Date: 
20/01/2014
Manabesh Mohanty
Times Of India (Bhubaneswar)
Tags:
Orissa (Odisha), Cyclones, Phailin, Floods, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Silchar, Infrastructure Development, Natural Disasters
Land

Land compensation under new law: HUDA

Villagers objecting to the acquisition of 700 acres of land in Gurgaon by the state government last December were on Thursday assured that they would be compensated according to provisions of the n

Publication Date: 
17/01/2014
Times Of India (Gurgaon)
Tags:
Land Acquisition, Land, Compensation, Haryana, Gurgaon (D), Land Act 1894, Metro, Infrastructure Development
Economy

$410m WB credit to promote basic urban services

The project aims to build roads, water and sanitation systems, markets and bus terminals for municipal services

Publication Date: 
17/01/2014
Dhaka Tribune (Dhaka)
Tags:
Bangladesh, World Bank, Roads, Water Supply, Sanitation, Infrastructure Development, Urbanisation, Poverty, Unemployment, South Asia
Water Resources

China wetlands shrank 9% in a decade

340,000 square kilometres – an area larger than the Netherlands – have disappeared since 2003, forestry officials say

Publication Date: 
14/01/2014
Guardian (UK)
Tags:
China, Wetlands, Water Resources, Climate Change, Drinking Water Scarcity, Infrastructure Development, Coal, Energy
Poverty

Decline in poverty headcount registered from 34.5pc to 12.4pc in ten years

The consistent official methodology and Pakistan Living Standards Measurement (PLSM) Survey data have registered a decline in poverty headcount from 34.5% to 12.4 % in ten years.

Publication Date: 
14/01/2014
Business Recorder (Pakistan)
Tags:
Pakistan, Poverty, Anti-Poverty Programmes, Development, Drinking Water, Sanitation, Infrastructure Development, South Asia

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