One Nation, One Location! Ministry targets integration of transportation
The road transport and highways ministry plans to build public transport and terminal infrastructure across India to centralise all transportation systems, including roadways, railways, airways, waterways and ropeways, into a single location to streamline passenger experience and significantly enhance convenience for users. The move is aimed at improving the efficiency of freight and passenger movement in the country as such terminals will act as a one-stop solution for interfacing and interconnecting different modes of transport to cater to 87 percent of the passenger traffic moving through roads in the country.
Minister calls for widespread reuse of treated wastewater
CR Paatil, Minister, Jal Shakti, called for the widespread adoption of reuse of treated waste water during a meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga rejuvenation. A detailed presentation focused on several critical areas such as the reuse of treated water, biodiversity conservation and remediation of polluted river stretches. During the meeting, he called for the widespread adoption of the reuse of treated wastewater. A National Framework for Reuse of Treated Water has been released by the NMCG, and all states are expected to align their frameworks accordingly, he said. The reuse of treated water in sectors such as power and construction was highlighted as a priority to reduce reliance on fresh water. The session also addressed the River Action Plan.
Centre notifies NaBFID as a public financial institution
The government has notified the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) as a public financial institution under the Companies Act to help the government fortify the nation's infrastructure finance structures. The move will enhance the bank's capacity to finance large-scale projects, thereby bolstering the country's infrastructure development. NaBFID, a specialised Development Finance Institution (DFI), was set up in 2021, with the essential objectives of addressing gaps in long-term non-recourse finance for infrastructure development.
Contact: NaBFID
Tel: 022 4104 2000
Email: contact@nabfid.org
Website: www.nabfid.org
Dharavi project: Construction work may start in 6-8 months, says CEO
Construction work on the Dharavi redevelopment project (DRP) may start in the next six to eight months, said SVR Srinivas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP. He said the survey of Dharavi tenements is currently on and is likely to be completed by March 2025. The construction work will start with the railway land inside Dharavi. Until now, we have surveyed around 10,000 tenements which are eligible and ineligible tenements. The total number of tenements will be known once the survey is completed, he said. Dharavi is spread across 600 acres of which 296 acres will be redeveloped.
Union Cabinet approves 309-km rail line between Mumbai, Indore
The Union Cabinet has approved a 309-km rail line project between Mumbai and Indore at a total cost of Rs 180.36 billion. The project is expected to be completed by 2028-29. The new line would provide direct connectivity and improve mobility. Under the project, 30 new stations would be constructed, providing enhanced connectivity to Barwani, an aspirational district. The project would provide connectivity to approximately 1,000 villages and about 3 million people. This would also increase the tourist footfall to tourist and religious places of the Ujjain-Indore region including Sri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
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