What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple initiatives in Assam. It includes the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme and the 2 bridges across the Brahmaputra. Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme: Aim: It will provide seamless connectivity to the Eastern parts of India. It includes various development activities for the people living around River Brahmaputra and River Barak. Key… Continue reading Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam
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The issue of Road Safety in India – Explained pointwise
Table of contents: Introduction Highlights of the World Bank report What are the reasons for the higher number of road accidents and fatality? How government is ensuring adequate safety on the roads? Suggestions to improve road safety Recently the World Bank released a report about Road safety in India. The report titled “Traffic Crash Injuries… Continue reading The issue of Road Safety in India – Explained pointwise
What is the “Char Dham Project”?
What is the News? In the Supreme Court, the government denies any link between the Char Dham road-widening project and the recent flash floods in the Rishi Ganga valley. It claimed many lives and damaged the Tapovan hydro project. Char Dham Project: Char-Dham Road Project is a prestigious two-lane expressway project. The Ministry of Road… Continue reading What is the “Char Dham Project”?
The rising concern of India’s ageing dams
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Synopsis: The ageing dams in India are threatening water security for the future. As the reservoir water is being replaced by soil, technically known as silt or sediment. Introduction: In the race of building large dams, India ranks in the third… Continue reading The rising concern of India’s ageing dams
Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities
Source – The Hindu Synopsis: Government should put more effort into establishing more “thought partnerships” with private entities. It is to find appropriate solutions to the policy challenges faced by the country. Background Over the last few years, cooperation between the government and private partners on complex policy issues has increased. For example, Induction of… Continue reading Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities
Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
News: Government has inaugurated the newly constructed Hisar airport in Haryana from Chandigarh under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). Facts: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme: It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.… Continue reading Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
Central Vista judgment: Issue of public participation in public projects
Synopsis: The issue of public consultation in the project development process should not be underestimated. Introduction In the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, Rajeev Suri v. Delhi Development Authority, Court granted its approval to the proposed redevelopment of the Central Vista in the national capital. What are the changes proposed? In 2009, the Central… Continue reading Central Vista judgment: Issue of public participation in public projects
Post-Central vista verdict: Need to improve process of developing Public project?
Synopsis: The issue of Central Vista Project has reiterated the need for holistic solutions for the issues in process of the redevelopment projects. Introduction The majority ruling decided that the government had followed all processes as required by the regulations and could go ahead with the construction. However, it is only the one instance, which is… Continue reading Post-Central vista verdict: Need to improve process of developing Public project?
PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor
News: The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Rewari – Madar section on Western Corridor. Facts: Rewari – Madar section: It is a part of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor(WDFC).It falls in Haryana (for approximately 79 Km in Mahendragarh & Rewari districts) and Rajasthan (approximately 227 Km in Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Nagaur and Alwar districts)… Continue reading PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor
Government launches Indian Railways Freight Business Development Portal
News: The Ministry of Railways has launched Freight Business Development Portal. Facts: Freight Business Development Portal: It is an exclusive portal to promote and develop the railways freight business. Key Features: It ensures that all operations stay customer centric, reduce the costs for logistics providers, provide online tracking facilities for suppliers and also simplify the process of… Continue reading Government launches Indian Railways Freight Business Development Portal
