Modi Govt Marks Survey to Set up Six Airports in Telangana
The Centre on Tuesday, in a major move, has kick-started the process to setup six more airports in the new state of Telangana, which so far has just one operational airport in Hyderabad.
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Indian Infrastructures and Capabilities
India’s Cold Storage Capacity Stands at 226.7 Lakh Tonnes Now
Since 2014-15, a total of 1,104 cold storage facilities with a total capacity of 48.24 lt were created under MIDH. As many as 208 cold chain and value addition infrastructure facilities with 5.3 lt capacity were built under PMKSY till October 31 this year, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Make In India – Mumbai Metro Line 3! Alstom Starts Manufacturing Metro Train Sets at SriCity
MMRC had awarded the contract for manufacturing metro train sets to Alstom worth €452 million. As part of the agreement, Alstom will manufacture 31 lightweight, fully-furnished modern metro trains comprising 8 cars each.
Kargil Highway to be Kept Open in Winters as Well
“The proposal of the Ladakh Rescue Centre for keeping open Zojila (30 kilometres in total) has got approval of the Ministry of Defence. You are requested to give appropriate direction to the Mechanical Division Kargil, and place adequate funds at their disposal facilitating them to conduct the work in coordination with Project Beacon and Vijayak this season itself,” reads the communication.
Swedish Company SPOWDI Launches Smart Farming for the First Time in India
Swedish Company, SPOWDI (Solar Powered Water distribution) together with EMMVEE inaugurated ‘Spowdi Smart Farming’, an innovative and sustainable solution to bring forth the futuristic and best in class smart farm that supports small farmers community and saves water. The event saw, Shri. Rajendra Kumar Kataria, IAS, Secretary to Government, Agriculture, Horticulture and Sericulture Department inaugurate the farm in Bangalore on 9th December 2019.
J&K’s Rajouri Gets Important Draj Bridge for All-Weather Connectivity at Border
This bridge will facilitate all weather and speedy movement of Army troops as well as locals. On the occasion, the chief guest congratulated 110 RCC, 31TF, Project Sampark and complete BRO team for the execution of the work with utmost professionalism which will strengthen the road network in the area.
30 Airports/Airstrips & 1 Water Aerodrome in North-Eastern Region up for Bidding under UDAN 4.0
With focus on connectivity of North eastern region, UDAN 4.0 scheme under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has invited bids for 6 underserved and 24 unserved airports/airstrips in the North-East states of India. The ministry has also recognized 1 Water Aerodrome location that is up for bidding in the region.
Indian Railways Reduces Electricity Bill and Operating Cost Saving ₹ 121 Crore Yearly
With the goal of reducing the cost of electricity for traction, Indian Railways has commenced the flow of additional 50 MW power (total 100 MW) from Bhartiya Rail Bijli Company Limited (BRBCL) in the State of Bihar with effect from 28 November 2019, which is expected to lead to an annual saving of Rs 110 Crores per annum on a recurring basis.
Godrej Delivers Nuclear Component for Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant
The 40-tonne stainless steel calandria, with a diameter of some 7.8 metres and 32mm-thick walls, was manufactured in Mumbai and handed over recently to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPC).
All Hurdles Cleared for HAL’s Goa Helicopter MRO Project
The HAL and French company, Safran Helicopter Engines, had entered into a joint venture – Helicopter Engine MRO Private Limited – to set up this helicopter maintenance plant at Honda village in North Goa.