Signify, a leader in lighting, has illuminated 25 villages in the Tawang District of Arunachal Pradesh, with energy-efficient LED street lighting to enhance the safety of local citizens. The project was executed in partnership with the Indian Army and grassroot NGO, BharatCares, as part of the company’s ‘Har Gaon Roshan’ CSR program, which focuses on sustainable rural development and women’s ...
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NHAI to focus on upgrading NHs
Amid increasing concerns over their maintenance and upkeep, the government has directed the NHAI to focus on upgrading the existing national highways marking a shift from the current practice of focusing solely on the development of new highways and expressways under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.This could ease congestion on many highways while ensuring their upkeep. As per the NHAI directive, the ...
Kiwi drivers ready for dynamic EV charging
A survey of 1150 existing and prospective electric vehicle drivers in New Zealand shows that although people have concerns about the safety and charging cost of dynamic wireless charging, it is viewed positively overall. University of Auckland researchers behind the study say drivers are optimistic about ‘on road’ dynamic wireless charging that allows EV users to charge their batteries while ...
‘One India-One Ticket’
The Indian Railway and National Capital Region Transport Corporation have partnered on the ‘One India – One Ticket’ initiative allowing passengers to book Namo Bharat train tickets as an add-on service after booking an IRCTC train e-ticket. This collaboration aims to provide a seamless travel solution, making it easier for passengers to book and travel using both the Indian Railways ...
Reducing logistics cost
India’s logistics cost is expected to drop to 9 per cent of GDP by April 2025 which will likely boost exports, announced Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently. However, according to quick estimates of National Council of Applied Economic Research, the logistics cost in India ranged from 7.8 per cent to 8.9 per cent of GDP in 2021-22. The Minister noted ...
Thane Ring Metro Rail Project
The Union Cabinet has approved the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project , that is expected to revolutionize urban mobility and real estate in Thane. The Maharashtra Metro Railway Corporation Limited will spearhead the project. The Ring Metro will link Thane’s remote residential and commercial hubs – Wagle Estate, Ghodbunder, Kolshet, and Saket – and both the new & old ...
Mohali to keep eye on traffic violators
The foundation stone of the city surveillance and traffic management system project in Mohali was laid by the local government official recently. The project was aimed at curbing traffic violations, hooliganism, illegal activities and other crimes especially against women by maintaining a centralised monitoring system on 18 busy junctions. The city surveillance and traffic management system would cover 18 locations ...
75000th rail coach from ICF
Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, has produced 75,000 coaches, the final one being the 69th rake of a Vande Bharat train set to leave the manufacturing lines. Currently engaged in the manufacture of different variants of the latest semi-high speed ‘Vande Bharat’ coaches, the ICF is now prepared to produce sleeper and metro coaches too. Since its inception in 1955, ICF ...
Non-polluting energy sources
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari stated that the Government was promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation by bringing in cost-effective, pollution-free and indigenous solutions. Indian Oil was installing 300 ethanol pumps and automobile companies were bringing in flex vehicles that would run on 60% electricity and 40% ethanol which was ...
ITS UK and CCS in collaboration
Intelligent Transport Systems UK and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office and the UK’s biggest public procurement organisation, have agreed to collaborate to support the transport technology sector and help achieve the best commercial deals for the public sector. CCS is currently undertaking a review of the transport technology market sector, the aim of which ...