A flagship programme under the state’s 5T initiative, foundation of the Rs 6,225 crore project was laid on 1 January. Odisha govt has set a four-year deadline to complete Line 1.
Report by IIT-Delhi & Infravision Foundation also found that Delhi metro ridership was equal to 47% of projected ridership as against 25-30% for other operational metro rail networks.
Lack of planning & absence of regulations dissuading use of privately-owned vehicles in cities are some of the important factors responsible for slow implementation of the policy in cities.
Urban affairs ministry officials say guidelines for standardisation will 'not be binding' on metro corporations & norms for electro-mechanical components in 'advanced stages'.
House panel last yr flagged that almost all metro networks are in losses. Centre has received 21 proposals & approved 2, is working on guidelines to standardise construction & lower cost.
The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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