Introduction to Digital Infrastructure: Significance of Digital Infrastructure: In modern economies, digital infrastructure has emerged as an equally or arguably more significant necessity than traditional infrastructure necessities such as power, water, and roads. With the government’s increasing push towards digital governance, digital economies, and online service delivery – the development of digital infrastructure such as…
Infrastructure Financing Infrastructure Financing refers to the set of mechanisms devised to Fund Infrastructure projects. Financing is the most critical aspect of infrastructure creation. Mechanisms of Infrastructure Financing There are various mechanisms used to finance Infrastructure: Government funding – Government often makes budgetary provisions for Infrastructure funding. The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), under the…
Waterways Transport India is a land of rivers surrounded on three sides by ocean. It has around 7500 kilometres of coastline and 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways. Moreover, it is strategically located on key international trade routes. This unique natural resource and strategic geographic location endow India with vast potential in trade through Waterways…
Logistics Sector in India Logistics refers to the overall process of acquiring, storing and transporting resources from their source to the destination. Logistic management refers to effectively managing all activities such as packaging, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, customs, tracking and tracing of packages, etc. The logistics sector acts as a lifeline for development in the…
Civil Aviation Sector in India Civil aviation infrastructure is one of the most complex infrastructure systems. It majorly comprises aircraft manufacturing, air traffic control, and airport. But it also includes cargo-handling facilities, telecommunications, navigation and surveillance facilities, tourism, repair and overhaul resources, avionics manufacturing, repair and design capabilities, and flight training facilities. Importance of Civil…
Infrastructure Infrastructure is the set of physical and organizational structures (e.g. roads, water supplies, hospitals) needed for the operation of an enterprise or the society as a whole. It comes from the French word ‘Infra’, which means below. This shows the literal significance of infrastructure which forms the basis of all enterprises in modern society….
Road and Highway Infrastructure Roadways are the most important mode of transport known to humans. Roads carry 64.5% of total goods and 90% of the passenger traffic in India. Out of all the roads in India, National highways hold around 2% of the total road network and carry 40% of total traffic. Acknowledging its importance,…
Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Sources  Renewable Energy sources are those sources of energy which are naturally replenished faster than the rate of their consumption. India’s massively growing energy requirements makes it pertinent for the country to look for renewable energy resources for its energy security and sustainable development targets. With this view, the government is…
Non Renewable Energy Non-renewable energy is derived from natural sources that cannot be regenerated and readily replaced by natural means quickly to keep up with consumption. The non-renewable energy sources are – coal, natural gas, petroleum oils and others. Nuclear energy is also considered a non-renewable energy source because there is a limited uranium supply…
Indian Railways ‘Indian Railways’ is the country’s most significant public sector undertaking, comprising vast network stations and route length with a fleet of locomotives, passenger vehicles, etc. It operates the world’s fourth-longest rail network. Issues associated with the Railway sector: Over-burdened routes: Overburdened routes Lead to delays and revenue losses. Ex: Howrah-Delhi is running at 150%…