The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) plans to install rooftop solar power plants on 989 of its buildings, aiming to reduce reliance on conventional power and lower electricity costs. This project could yield 10-15 MW capacity. Executed in collaboration with NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) under the RESCO model, NVVN will cover installation and maintenance, reimbursed through a fixed tariff. This initiative supports India's clean energy goals, aligning with national targets for non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, and builds on MCD's existing 13.25 MWp solar capacity.Read more

Siemens has secured two significant contracts from Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MAHA-METRO), valued at approximately INR 773 crore, to provide cutting-edge signalling and telecommunication systems for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project Phase 2. Spanning a network of 43.8 kilometres with 32 stations, the orders cover the design to commissioning of Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) and advanced telecommunication systems. The project execution timeline is set at 42 months and aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and passenger experience while supporting Nagpur's urban mobility goals.Read more

A team of Karnataka legislators and officials is on a two-day tour in Gujarat to study its town planning schemes. The visit aims to gather information on growth and infrastructure development, intending to implement similar initiatives in Karnataka. They plan a pilot project in Hubballi-Dharwad, focusing on developing essential infrastructure on 200-500 acres. This inter-state learning highlights efforts to create effective urban planning schemes in partnership with farmers and locals, adapting successful models for Karnataka's urban growth.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started work on a 1.2 km stretch of the Coastal Road Project's second phase in Goregaon, Mumbai. This section lies outside the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The north phase of the project, connecting Versova to Bhayandar, encompasses elevated roads and twin tunnels, with most of its area within CRZ limits. The BMC recently received Stage 1 approvals for mangrove diversion and will now approach the High Court for working permissions before final environmental clearances.Read more

Work on the INR 694 crore Goregaon creek bridge, a 512-meter, 3+3 lane project, is expected to begin around August. Approved by BMC in 2022, the bridge will connect Andheri West and Goregaon West, offering an alternative to New Link Road. The project faced delays due to environmental clearances in CRZ areas and over 2,500 slum tenements in its path. Despite recent court approvals, a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project needs to clear homes on the Goregaon side. Felling 31 mangroves is planned, with 444 new ones as compensation.Read more

Kakinada SEZ Limited, an Auro Infra Realty subsidiary, is setting up a INR 1,310 crore, 3x50 MLD desalination plant in Kona Village, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh. An Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) recommended Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance on June 26. The plant will draw 380 MLD seawater and distribute product water to industries. Brine rejects of 230 MLD will go into the sea, but a condition requires developing a brine reuse prototype. This initiative aims to reduce freshwater load and groundwater tapping, with INR 10 crore for environmental mitigation.Read more

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to bid out 124 highway and expressway projects valued at INR 3.4 lakh crore in FY26. This initiative aims to address a slowdown in awards and build developer confidence. Nearly 78% of these projects will be offered under a Public-Private Partnership model, with the rest government-funded. Notable projects include the Gorakhpur-Kishangan-Siliguri highway and the Patna-Purnea stretch. NHAI has made the full project list public to prepare developers for this revitalization of India's road infrastructure.Read more

Telangana Chief Minister Shri A Revanth Reddy held discussions with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, pressing for the immediate release of INR 596.61 crore approved by NICDIT for the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City project. He also sought central assistance for infrastructure works including power and water supply. Additional requests included support for the Hyderabad-Warangal Corridor, expediting Warangal Airport development, approving the Hyderabad-Bangalore Aero-Defence corridor, and endorsing 100 proposed plug-and-play industrial parks across the state.Read more

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis directed authorities to fast-track the implementation of approved power infrastructure projects in Nagpur and Amravati, citing a surge in electricity demand fuelled by industrial, commercial, and real estate growth. Chairing a high-level meeting, he stated that INR 713 crore would be required for Nagpur and INR 242 crore for Amravati, while also instructing officials to plan future capacity based on population projections for 2035. The CM, who also holds the energy portfolio, emphasised preventive measures and the importance of completing existing projects swiftly.Read more

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) will lead a INR 45 crore project to conserve and restore key Gandhian heritage sites in Wardha, Maharashtra, including Gandhi Smriti Bhavan, Kasturba Kitchen, and Wardha Haat. This initiative, in collaboration with MGIRI, aims to preserve architectural, historical, and cultural significance, promoting rural development and public engagement. The project, set for 18-month completion, will transform sites into multimedia museums and artisan marketplaces, making Wardha a hub for Gandhian thought and sustainable heritage tourism.Read more