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India to spend $1trillion for improving roads, ports, railways

Created by : Pragya Kothari, Construction-Heavy, DLF  | 07 28 2011 11:03:57 +0000
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Keywords : bridges highways road construction national highways international airports pratibha patil
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Almost $1trillion will be used in the upcoming years for improving the roads, ports, railways and other core sectors in India, said President Ms Pratibha Patil. She has also invited investments from South Korea and other nations into the Indian infrastructure sector.

Do you think it will do any good ?

  
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India has a huge deficit in infrastructure planning and implementation, while the sum appearsd to be aqeuate, how much actually gets percolated down to work remain to be tested and seen, should not become another 2G or Commonwealth scam
By Sanjay Bhardwaj, Partner/Principal/VP, Health Management Solution  07 29 2011 08:14:21 +0000
 
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Good initiative : Such projects are good for labour class as it gives them almost permanent job. As long as huge amount of money does not go in wrong hands and measures are taken to keep corruption away this will do some good to our country.
By Pragya Kothari, Construction-Heavy, DLF  07 29 2011 05:45:26 +0000
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Its good and necessary for developing country like us,It is creating employment for people.New technology introduction to india and its engineers.A good and fast transportation technology can surely reduce the population accumulation in urban area.

If we opt for environmental friendly transportation,we can bring back greeneries and filled up lakes and ponds in urban area's.

But say no to corruption then only every project will stand successfully..........To make India proud for its infrastructure in near future..As an engineers & Architects we should be aware of what is our role in making india proud in the international platfrom or Areana
By parimala.c.wagh , Tech Architect, Rites.Ltd/GC/BMRCL  | 09 19 2011 07:44:37 +0000
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Yes it is very good for a developing country like us. This will create an over all employment and in long run the the GDP will also grow.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 09 17 2011 07:39:51 +0000
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Road sector is considerably more profitable than other infrastructure sectors,real estate etc.At the same time business in the other sectors viz. residential as well as commercial rises as a result of roads.The 'Golden quadrilateral' realisation has provided employment to many including a career boost to civil engineers.
By Abhik Dasgupta, Consulting Civil Engineer  | 09 16 2011 18:41:26 +0000
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It is a part of infrastructure development scheme & much needed for the improvement of roads, ports & railways. Thanks for referral, Pragya.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 09 03 2011 11:28:55 +0000
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Tats Grt ... Nw v cn drive imported vehicles ..
By shah rukh, B.Tech/B.E. student, MJCET  | 08 15 2011 16:21:07 +0000
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yes it is really do good to politicians and contractors rather than to common public. nothing will change unless corruption is controlled.
By manikanta raj, Deputy Manager Finance, project financing, leading Financing company  | 08 09 2011 09:24:09 +0000
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we are earn money for enjoying life so spend it as you want
By vilas , Design Engineer, bajaj auto ltd. pune  | 08 07 2011 10:56:17 +0000
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nothing will change, it doesn't spent in good manner.
By susheel salunke, B.Tech/B.E. student, sres coe kopargaon  | 08 05 2011 03:58:55 +0000
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It is good if spent in a genuine manner.
By K Nageswara rao, Senior.Superintendent-production, Hindustan Petroleum  | 08 02 2011 13:50:45 +0000
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Offcourse the decision is good. But the point is what will actual investment in development and how much goes into the pockets of the politicians.
By A Vijay Kumar, Construction-Construction Management CCCL  | 07 31 2011 15:07:05 +0000
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Railways need to be develop fast to meet the upcoming demand for infrastructure. Its a perfect decision.
By Muralidharan Ramakumar, MBA Student  | 07 30 2011 02:49:45 +0000
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It should be done on the priority..
By suhaschandra deshpande, Marketing Associate  | 07 29 2011 06:37:21 +0000
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Thanks,Pragya for referral,Your comments by spirit are on this side and frame is another side.I will follow spirit.Let us hope,the management will be into good hands and pilferage will be limited. A good beginning.
By Mohammad Bakhsh, Project Leader/Managing Consultant, Freelancer  | 07 29 2011 03:30:29 +0000
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It will be the first step towards the 1000 mile journey, if they can ever start such an endeavour. Even African countries with inferior manpower has better economic infrastructure. Take for example in India, if we ever intend to run our companies scientifically, this is one route we cannot avoid. Take for example when you manage your working capital, if one need to lower the cost of capital for working capital which generally is high, one factor is reducing inventory or optimizing on inventory. In India the material need be howled long distances on narrower and unscientific roads, so the manufacturers need to stock more materials, which require small trucks which can only ply through these roads to travel many times with exhorbitant costs long distances. If roads are scientific then even just in time inventory mansgement can be introduced reducing storage cast. In such circumstances reorder costs vanishes, since small suppliers take the responsibilities for it being afforded only smaller logistics costs. Another is if markets need be expanded here the long trecherous howl through unscientific roads excludes such geographically dislocated markets. If the road systems are 'state of the art' then scientific transparent business of modern times will become a reality. Present day a 'reality check' can nullify the way we work up businesses one main culprit is lack of economic infrastructure and 'welfare norms' in our daily decison making, where road systems is at the for front which need mending to scientific levels. Thanks.
By Mathew Cherian, Research Associate/Analyst, Western Michigan University  | 07 28 2011 17:59:49 +0000
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The sentiments being expressed by the most recent contributions are great and it emphasizes that the responsibility is with every single citizen to resist the temptations of corruption and nepotism, BUT, it should start with Government central and local. It's the same all over the world but for India at this stage in it's development it is crucial....
By Tony Grantham, CEO, Head of the Curve.com  | 07 28 2011 17:33:15 +0000
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The country cannot stop allocation of funds for development just because it will be misused. The efforts of all countrymen should be to expose the corrupt at all stages and promote welfare of honest and sincere persons. The honest should also be given protection by NGOs and social groups. Corruption cannot be eradicated by passing laws or bills in parliament. It has to be curbed by ethical behaviour of all individuals in society. It is a collective responsibility of all citizens. We must educate the young to follow an honest path and accept difficulties and failures rather than take recourse to malpractices.
By Pradeep Saran, Technical Expert  | 07 28 2011 16:55:00 +0000
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Nation's development is in its infrastructure. Corruption is spreaded everywhere, we have to stop from ourself, i.e, we should stop giving bribe and punish the person who is doing corruption.
By Gandhi , Project Engineer, ETA-ASCON  | 07 28 2011 16:42:44 +0000
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we always complain that india is not developing... it corrupt.. it s not doing anythin. when india takes a step to do somethin.. there wil be always a opposition.. right??
By Sindhu S Manja, Lecturer, srinivas school of management  | 07 28 2011 16:19:44 +0000
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Mr. Narayan's comments are absolutely true and the roots of his comments should be noted by all in a free democracy. He used the word 'corruption', potentially more destructive than doing nothing. One other thing to be wary of is Nepotism, not unique to India but too prevalent and growing especially in Politics. Control these two problems and India becomes even more of a Winner!
By Tony Grantham, CEO, Head of the Curve.com  | 07 28 2011 12:20:01 +0000
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Yes, It would do good to almost everyone, except in some cases, the environment.

Of course the persons both benefited as well as affected would be the tax payers (all citizens) as explained in the list below.

1. Some Government Officials (in the project) - Hugely benefited, Not affected at all

2. Politicians - Hugely benefited, Not affected at all

3. Aam Admi - Benefited and affected to an extent (by corruption and land acquisition)

4. Contracting Companies, its employees - Hugely benefited

5. Sub contracting companies, architects and structural companies - Benefited

6. Labourers - Somewhat benefited
By G A Narayan, VP - Marketing, KE Housing P. Ltd.  | 07 28 2011 12:06:47 +0000
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Any country needs an effective infrastructure to cope with economic expansion. India's rapid growth in recent years is set to continue for some time so it has to have to capacity to deal with this growth or it risks 'falling over it's own feet'! For examples look to the railways in the USA, railways canals and roadways in the UK and canals, rivers, roads and rail across Europe. Even totalitarian regimes recognize this though not always for the right reasons, Soviet Russia, Fascist Germany, Italy and Spain. Go on India and good luck with the next game in the Test series
By Tony Grantham, CEO, Head of the Curve.com  | 07 28 2011 11:59:08 +0000
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Absolutely, wish I was 20 years younger to take part.
By Arthur Palmer, Sr. Const. Mgr., M + W Group  | 07 28 2011 11:53:01 +0000
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Road network, will improve the transport facilities , its saying the progress of the country depends upon its transportation facilities, progress depends upon better roads,and transport means.
By Rajesh Tekale, Counsel, Advocate on Record , High Court, Mumbai  | 07 28 2011 11:45:06 +0000
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Yes it will do a lot of good. However we need to improve our design of the roads so that they last longer. We also need to maintain them better. Maintenance is often only an incremental cost and that is where most infrastructure projects in india come to grief!!
By RAMESH KANDADAI, Principal Consultant, ARM Consultants  | 07 28 2011 11:43:14 +0000
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its right that we are spending money on new developments but we are not taking care about it...so it will go waste. its not long lasting. it will become waste in one or two years.
By Chetan Pancholi, Project Engineer, Tamboli Castings limited  | 08 07 2011 06:41:01 +0000
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There is a difference between desired and done...

If they have good intention of improving roads, ports & railways, No Indian would object. It is required for growth.

Mr. Pradeep, when all projects of recent past have history of scams, it is difficult to believe that improvement would come?!?!?!?!?!

A person at receiving end can not stop bribing Mr.Gandhi.

If government is serious about bribing then with immediate effect it should make all certification on line as it has made PAN card, IT Return etc.

At this moment it is difficult to believe that this plan is not for personal gains of authorities. Expect another scam worth billions and Swiss accounts getting fatter.
By Rajesh K Richhariya, G.M., Sales & Marketing  | 07 29 2011 06:23:21 +0000
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The purpose is real good & improvement to such infrastucture is a must however, i fear most of the funds will go for the improvement of corrupts life style.
By Zubair Irshad, Business Associate, Captain International General Trading  | 07 29 2011 06:12:42 +0000
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Yes Pragya it is a good news and will generate a very good amount of jobs all around country.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 07 29 2011 05:16:24 +0000
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all this money comes from our pocket. and other than the metros, the roads and ports are ill maintained everywhere!!!
By neha singh, Content Editor, Avestia Corp  | 07 29 2011 04:56:10 +0000
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its not possible
By ABDUL SALAM SHEIK, B.Tech(CSE) student,bvc engineering college  | 07 28 2011 16:33:20 +0000
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Mr. Rajesh said it right. $1 trillion Govt. can show it spent, but the fate of the roads,ports, railways may not be changed. The dirty railway stations remain the same. The worst road conditions will continue to be the same. It is better not to talk about ports. Amount reaches pockets of politicians, bureaucrats, engineers, contractors.
By Srinivas suravajhala, Asst. Manager.  | 07 28 2011 12:02:17 +0000
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Another SCAM is on the way...

Hon. President has awarded the best road award to Kalyan - Dombivali Municipal Corporation this year and you are requested to visit the same and see the potful condition of Roads there.

There is an award for counting correct no. of POT HOLES in Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation in a day.
By Rajesh K Richhariya, G.M., Sales & Marketing  | 07 28 2011 11:54:01 +0000
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