The pride top ten infrastructure's in india. by uma.k

INDIA’S PRIDE TOP TEN INDIA’S PRIDE TOP TEN OUTSTANDINGOUTSTANDING TRANSPORT TRANSPORT

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IntroductionIntroduction• Infrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures Infrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures

needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. It is an needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. It is an important term for judging a country or region's development.important term for judging a country or region's development.

• The infrastructure development of any country includes both The infrastructure development of any country includes both economic infrastructure development that is the development of economic infrastructure development that is the development of various sectors like Energy, Power, Telecom, Transport various sectors like Energy, Power, Telecom, Transport (Railways, Roadways, Aviation and Shipping), InfoTech, (Railways, Roadways, Aviation and Shipping), InfoTech, Finance, etc. and also the social infrastructures including Finance, etc. and also the social infrastructures including education and health issues.education and health issues.

Definition of infrastructure:Definition of infrastructure:• It can be generally defined as the set of interconnected It can be generally defined as the set of interconnected

structural elements that provide framework supporting an entire structural elements that provide framework supporting an entire structure of development.structure of development.

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Economic InfrastructureEconomic Infrastructure

• Companies that want to globally expand must examine the Companies that want to globally expand must examine the economic infrastructure in countries that they are planning to economic infrastructure in countries that they are planning to enter. Although India has its benefits, the nation is constrained enter. Although India has its benefits, the nation is constrained by a shoddy economic infrastructure consisting of power and by a shoddy economic infrastructure consisting of power and electricity, telecommunications, roads, railways, ports, and electricity, telecommunications, roads, railways, ports, and airlines.airlines.

• The transportation infrastructure in India consists of railways, The transportation infrastructure in India consists of railways, roads, ports, and airlines. The country supports the world’s roads, ports, and airlines. The country supports the world’s most extensive rail network, at 62,800 km and 1.6 million most extensive rail network, at 62,800 km and 1.6 million employees. “However, passenger traffic is heavily subsidized employees. “However, passenger traffic is heavily subsidized by higher charges for moving freight, increasingly forcing freight by higher charges for moving freight, increasingly forcing freight on to the roadson to the roads

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India's pride:10 outstanding infrastructure projects:India's pride:10 outstanding infrastructure projects:

1.Terminal 2 in Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.1.Terminal 2 in Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.(CSIA) in 2013: (CSIA) in 2013:

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport  (CSIA) has beenThe Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport  (CSIA) has been ranked as one of the top performing airports in the annual ACIranked as one of the top performing airports in the annual ACI Airport  Service Quality Awards for 2012.Airport  Service Quality Awards for 2012. It has been rated the third best airport worldwide for  airports in It has been rated the third best airport worldwide for  airports in

the 25-40 million passengers per annum (mppa) category by  the 25-40 million passengers per annum (mppa) category by  the Airports Council International (ACI). the Airports Council International (ACI).

• seating capacity of 10,000 near the departure gate seating capacity of 10,000 near the departure gate • It will have a multi-level car park for 5,000 cars.It will have a multi-level car park for 5,000 cars.• 41 travelators41 travelators• T2 will have 188 check-in countersT2 will have 188 check-in counters• 60 departure immigration counters 60 departure immigration counters • 76 arrival immigration counters76 arrival immigration counters

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2.2. Metro RailMetro Rail : Delhi Metro in 1984 and Namma Metro in : Delhi Metro in 1984 and Namma Metro in 2011):2011):

• Its objective is to connects various parts of the city. Its objective is to connects various parts of the city. • Namma Metro Namma Metro also known as Bangalore Metro started on also known as Bangalore Metro started on

20 October 2011.20 October 2011. The agency responsible for its implementation is the Bangalore The agency responsible for its implementation is the Bangalore

Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.The Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.The first stretch between Baiyyappanahalli and M.G. Road was first stretch between Baiyyappanahalli and M.G. Road was inaugurated on 20 October 2011.inaugurated on 20 October 2011.

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• The project has an East-West corridor - 18.10 km long, starting The project has an East-West corridor - 18.10 km long, starting from Baiyappanahalli in the East and ending at Mysore Road from Baiyappanahalli in the East and ending at Mysore Road terminal in the West.terminal in the West.

• The North-South corridor stretches across a distance of 24.20 The North-South corridor stretches across a distance of 24.20 km starting at Nagasandra in the North and terminating at km starting at Nagasandra in the North and terminating at Puttenahalli in the South.Puttenahalli in the South.

33 . Mumbai's Eastern Freeway:. Mumbai's Eastern Freeway:

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Mumbai's Eastern FreewayMumbai's Eastern Freeway• A prime issue in the coastal city is that of inadequate roadways, A prime issue in the coastal city is that of inadequate roadways,

especially considering the fact that many Mumbai residents especially considering the fact that many Mumbai residents spend large amounts of time stuck in traffic jams. spend large amounts of time stuck in traffic jams.

• The freeway aims to cut driving time from south Mumbai to the The freeway aims to cut driving time from south Mumbai to the eastern suburbs, from 45 minutes to 20-25 minutes.eastern suburbs, from 45 minutes to 20-25 minutes.

• Mumbai's Eastern Freeway is Built to reduce travel time Mumbai's Eastern Freeway is Built to reduce travel time between South Mumbai and the Eastern suburbs.between South Mumbai and the Eastern suburbs.

4. 4. Delhi Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS):Delhi Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS):• An affordable public transport networkAn affordable public transport network that would enable people to reach theirthat would enable people to reach their destinations in the shortest possibledestinations in the shortest possible time, in the easiest possible manner.time, in the easiest possible manner.

• The entire stretch of BRTS in Indore will cover 106 km, The entire stretch of BRTS in Indore will cover 106 km,

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• connecting all major corridors in Indore.connecting all major corridors in Indore.• The other operational BRTS are in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur, The other operational BRTS are in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Jaipur,

Vijayawada, Rajkot.Vijayawada, Rajkot.

5.5. Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir by 2016:Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir by 2016:• One of India’s biggest engineeringOne of India’s biggest engineering marvels, the Indian Railways plans marvels, the Indian Railways plans to complete the Chenab bridge in to complete the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir by 2016.Jammu and Kashmir by 2016.• At a height of 1,053 feet, India willAt a height of 1,053 feet, India will have the highest railway bridge in the world by 2016.have the highest railway bridge in the world by 2016.

The 1.3-km-long bridge is a part of the 73-km-long Katra-Dhara The 1.3-km-long bridge is a part of the 73-km-long Katra-Dhara section of the Udhampu-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) section of the Udhampu-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project being executed to provide rail connectivity to the project being executed to provide rail connectivity to the Kashmir valley. Trains can cruise at 100 km ph on the structure, Kashmir valley. Trains can cruise at 100 km ph on the structure, which would have a life span of 120 years.which would have a life span of 120 years.

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6.Superfast double-decker 6.Superfast double-decker

The first super fast air conditioned Double Decker Ahmadabad-The first super fast air conditioned Double Decker Ahmadabad-Mumbai express train was flagged off on September19, 2012 "The Mumbai express train was flagged off on September19, 2012 "The train is equipped with modern amenities and its coaches have train is equipped with modern amenities and its coaches have some very special features for comfortable travelling. It has a some very special features for comfortable travelling. It has a seating capacity for around 1,500 passengers Currently,seating capacity for around 1,500 passengers Currently,

there are 4 double Decker express trains in India. The Indian there are 4 double Decker express trains in India. The Indian Railways started its services between Delhi and Jaipur, followed Railways started its services between Delhi and Jaipur, followed by a double Decker service in the Mumbai-Ahmadabad route. by a double Decker service in the Mumbai-Ahmadabad route. The most recent addition is the Chennai-Bangalore air-conditioned The most recent addition is the Chennai-Bangalore air-conditioned double Decker train.double Decker train.

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7.Yamuna Expressway between Noida to Agra in 2001:7.Yamuna Expressway between Noida to Agra in 2001: Yamuna Expressway is also called Taj Expressway Yamuna Expressway is also called Taj Expressway and it is a 6-lane present but it will be extendableand it is a 6-lane present but it will be extendable8 -lane .8 -lane .• Its objective is to Provide a fast moving corridorIts objective is to Provide a fast moving corridor to reduce traveling timeto reduce traveling time• To connect the main townshipsTo connect the main townships• Built at a cost of Rs 12,839 crore , it is Built at a cost of Rs 12,839 crore , it is India's longest six-lined controlled-accessIndia's longest six-lined controlled-access expressway stretch.expressway stretch.

8. Banihal-Qazigund tunnel of Kashmir (India’s longest rai lway 8. Banihal-Qazigund tunnel of Kashmir (India’s longest rai lway tunnel through Pir Panjal mountain range) in 2013:tunnel through Pir Panjal mountain range) in 2013:

• Commercial operations started from 27 June 2013Commercial operations started from 27 June 2013 reducing the distance by 17 km.reducing the distance by 17 km.• India's longest railway tunnel covers a distance of India's longest railway tunnel covers a distance of 11.215 km 11.215 km • Also called the Pir Panjal railway tunnel, it is 8.40 Also called the Pir Panjal railway tunnel, it is 8.40 metre wide and 7.39 meters high. metre wide and 7.39 meters high.

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9. GIFT City in Gujarat:9. GIFT City in Gujarat:Gujarat International Finance Tech-City or GIFTGujarat International Finance Tech-City or GIFT is designed to provide high quality physical is designed to provide high quality physical infrastructure for tech and finance companies infrastructure for tech and finance companies looking for an ideal base in India.looking for an ideal base in India.• Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the tallest building of the state at the Gujarat International Financeinaugurated the tallest building of the state at the Gujarat International FinanceTec-City (GIFT) while hoping it will be a new benchmark in financial services.Tec-City (GIFT) while hoping it will be a new benchmark in financial services.

10. Biggest Solar Park in Gujarat in 201210. Biggest Solar Park in Gujarat in 2012

• Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL) is theGujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL) is the Nodal Agency for the development of “Solar Park”Nodal Agency for the development of “Solar Park” in Gujaratin Gujarat• Its objective is to use non-conventional resources like solar energy in to anIts objective is to use non-conventional resources like solar energy in to an effective mannereffective manner

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THE CHALLENGES:THE CHALLENGES:

1.Financing :cash inflow have always been a major problem for any 1.Financing :cash inflow have always been a major problem for any infrastructure project.infrastructure project.

2.Regulatory Framework: India lacks regulatory framework for infrastructure. 2.Regulatory Framework: India lacks regulatory framework for infrastructure. Several projects overrun cost and time because of the state or central govt. Several projects overrun cost and time because of the state or central govt. policies like land acquisition, environment clearances, finance approvals etc.policies like land acquisition, environment clearances, finance approvals etc.

Conclusion:Conclusion:

Solution :( Two important steps are required for Indian Infrastructure sector)Solution :( Two important steps are required for Indian Infrastructure sector)First, we need to setup an independent regulatory body like SEBI for First, we need to setup an independent regulatory body like SEBI for

infrastructureinfrastructureSecond, we need to have an authority which should take care of sovereign Second, we need to have an authority which should take care of sovereign

obstacles. The basic role of this body will be to remove the obstacles for obstacles. The basic role of this body will be to remove the obstacles for public projects and monitor the development of the projectpublic projects and monitor the development of the project

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