NHAI’s First Sustainability Report
Context: NHAI has published its First Sustainability Report for the FY 2021-22, which sheds light on the organization’s governance structure, stakeholders, environmental initiatives, and social responsibility efforts. The report aligns with the guidelines set by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and is expected to facilitate the attraction of “Green Finance” for infrastructure financing. Relevance: GS […]
About The CITIIS 2.0 Program
Context: Recently, The Union government approved the second phase of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) project, a programme under the ambit of the Smart Cities Mission, which aims to promote integrated waste management and climate-oriented reform actions. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: […]
PPP Project Risks Require A New Approach
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Investment models Mains Question The effective formulation of partner rules and the specification of a mitigation mechanism are necessary for risk management in PPP projects. Analyse. (150 words) Public-private partnerships (PPPs): what are they? PPP advantages: PPPs do, however, carry some risks Public-private partnerships (PPPs) […]
India’s Nuclear Power Phaseout
In News, why? While France, the world’s nuclear powerhouse, is battling to replace its stock of ageing reactors, Germany has shut down the last of its nuclear power plants. There are concerns about whether nuclear power, with its associated concerns about cost and safety, remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly […]
About Kochi Water Metro
Context: Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro — a first of its kind public boat service in India integrated with a metro rail network. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Kochi Water Metro The Kochi Water Metro is a modern boat service project being implemented by Kochi […]
Safe City Project In Delhi
Context: Delhi is all set to implement the Safe City Project, which aims to provide better security for citizens, particularly women. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is the Safe City Project? The Safe City Project is an initiative to create a secure and empowering environment for women and girls in public […]
Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure
Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced its plan to develop around 10,000 km of Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure across the country by the fiscal year 2025. What is OFC? OFC stands for Optical Fiber Communication. It refers to the use of fiber-optic cables to […]
PM MITRA scheme
Context: Almost a month after the Centre announced its decision to set up seven mega textile parks under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme, Union Textiles Secretary said the institutional mechanism to begin the works in two mega parks in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka will be ready in three months. […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Context: South Western Railway (SWR) is all set to revamp two railway stations, Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield stations under Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Objectives: Source: The Hindu
About Railway Electrification
Focus: GS III- Infrastructure Why in news? National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030: Objective: Aim: To reform Railways to make it more efficient, greener and modern which will translate into cheaper, safer and assured mode of transport to the common man be it in passenger or freight segment. Main features of the National […]