infrastructure

Cabinet approves  three major infrastructure projects

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of government’s Umbrella Scheme ‘Green Revolution- Krishonnati Yojana’ in Agriculture Sector. Addressing media persons, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that under this, eleven schemes have been brought under one umbrella scheme. CCEA also approved restructuring of Multi-Sectoral Development Programme for its continuation during remaining period … Read more

Do we build infrastructure to last for years?

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Coastal salts (i.e. sodium, calcium and magnesium chlorides) can create a corrosive environment for any infrastructure across the world, the reason being humid  and saline climate. The only remedy is to use galvanized steel (the zinc coated steel) that provides the much needed strength to the rebars.  Using galvanised steel, Delhi’s Lotus Temple structure has … Read more