Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation
Context: The Ministry of Coal is promoting the Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) transportation strategy, aimed at streamlining the movement of domestic coal. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) Transportation: Innovative Multimodal Strategy Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Costs Addressing Coal Movement Challenges Leveraging Coastal Shipping Cost Efficiency and Competitiveness Reducing Congestion and Logistics Enhancement […]
Dam Safety and Water Resource Management in India
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti has shed light on India’s significant strides in the realm of dam safety and water resource management. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Highlighted Initiatives for Dam Safety and Water Resource Management in India Enactment of the Dam Safety Act, 2021: National Committee on […]
About The Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Context Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas provided valuable insights into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Programme during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) Purpose and Importance: Key Points: Benefits of SPRs: India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) Infrastructure and Capacity […]
About CITIIS 2.0 Program
Context: Recently, the Government has approved the ‘City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0)’. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: Duration and Partnerships: Funding: Components of CITIIS 2.0: CITIIS 2.0 comprises three major components: What is the Smart Cities Mission? What kinds of projects […]
PM MITRA Scheme
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India has lauded the foundation stone laying of 2 mega textile parks in Maharashtra and Gujarat under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Textile Industry, Government Policies and Initiatives, Industrial Policy) Dimensions of the Article: About PM Mega Investment […]
About Bharat 6G Alliance
Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? Recently, the Indian government has launched the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) to spearhead the development of 6G technology in the country. About Bharat 6G Alliance: About Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF):
Gati Shakti Scheme Accelerating Connectivity, Infrastructure Development
Context The ambitious Gati Shakti programme, also known as the National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity, has been introduced by the Indian government. This extensive programme intends to hasten infrastructure growth, lower logistical expenses, and draw in private capital investments. The industry and CII have asked for access to the PM Gati Shakti platform. Relevance: […]
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project
Context: State-run hydropower company NHPC Ltd. Will soon start trial runs for the Subansiri Lower project. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project: What is a Gravity dam? About Subansiri River Source: The Hindu
NHAI’s First Sustainability Report
Context: NHAI has published its First Sustainability Report for the FY 2021-22, which sheds light on the organization’s governance structure, stakeholders, environmental initiatives, and social responsibility efforts. The report aligns with the guidelines set by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and is expected to facilitate the attraction of “Green Finance” for infrastructure financing. Relevance: GS […]
About The CITIIS 2.0 Program
Context: Recently, The Union government approved the second phase of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) project, a programme under the ambit of the Smart Cities Mission, which aims to promote integrated waste management and climate-oriented reform actions. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: […]