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Gujarat govt allocates Rs 2.55 billion for road projects
The 14th RAHSTA Expo, part of the India Construction Festival, will be held on October 9 and 10, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai. For more details, visit: https://rahstaexpo.com
Delhi CM approves incentive scheme to boost scrapping of old vehicles
The Delhi government has announced a new incentive scheme that offers a 10-20% tax rebate for buyers of new vehicles who choose to scrap their old ones. Chief Minister Atishi approved the initiative, which aims to phase out older, more polluting vehicles from the roads and promote the adoption of cleaner alternatives. According to a statement released by the government, the tax rebate will vary depending on the type of vehicle purchased: a 20% rebate will be provided for non-commercial CNG and petrol vehicles, 15% for commercial CNG and petrol vehicles, and 10% for diesel vehicles. The schem..
Maharashtra to make Rs 1.6 trillion Green Integrated Data Centre Parks
The Maharashtra government has approved the establishment of Green Integrated Data Centre Parks, with a projected investment of Rs 1.6 trillion. The decision was made during a recent cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, making Maharashtra the first Indian state to launch a special policy for Green Integrated Data Centre Parks. The initiative is expected to solidify Maharashtra’s position as a leading hub for the data centre industry, attracting multinational corporations and global tech leaders. In addition to enhancing the state’s digital infrastructure, the project ..
GOI asks CBRI to help on airport safety after Delhi airport collapse
Following the partial collapse of a canopy at Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in June, the Indian government has sought the expertise of the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to advise airport operators nationwide on structural safety. The Roorkee-based institute has been tasked with ensuring the structural integrity of airport infrastructure and guiding operators to prevent similar incidents in the future. The decision to engage CBRI comes in the wake of multiple structural issues, including similar canopy collapses at Jabalpur and Rajkot airports in Jun..
