CLIMATE RESILIENT INFRA

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) estimates that failing to address climate change, notably heat, could cost India up to 2.3% of GDP by 2023, and 6.7% by 2050. India can't roll the heat back. But we can prevent it from charring our econo...

India's market capitalisation crossed $5 tn, tripling in a decade. Domestic ownership increased as foreign institutional ownership fell. GDP is expected to reach $5 tn in 3 years, $7 tn by 2030.

The Char Dham Yatra, including Puri, Rameswaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath, set a record on Day 1 with over 29,000 pilgrims at Kedarnath causing road congestion. Uttarakhand government plans a Dharmik Yatra Authority to regulate the yatra, addressing pa...

The collapse of an under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarakhand last Sunday, trapping 40 workers, serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of the Himalayan region. As a six-member panel, appointed b...

In a candid conversation, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel shares insights on a range of topics, from the highly-anticipated Vibrant Gujarat Summit to the state's impressive track record in recent elections, and the outlook for key industries ...

PM Modi has embarked on a visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. His two-day visit, on July 13 and 14, is special as this year marks the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between India and France.

RBI estimates ₹85.6 lakh crore investment required in climate adaption by 2030 to help avoid increasing that amount. The upfront costs are worthwhile, as it will protect the most vulnerable and affected from being further challenged.

By April-end, more than two-thirds of India were reeling from a heatwave. At 15, the number of cyclonic disturbances in 2022 was higher than the average of 11, while the number of deaths due to extreme weather events was close to 2,300, higher than ...

A $3-billion UN investment in early warning systems (EWS), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure's (CDRI) Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF) with a promised sum of $50 million, and the Global Shield Financing facility ar...

The development financing and trade initiatives are welcome, but to the extent that these are in reaction to widening of the Chinese sphere of influence, outcomes may be muted.

Infrastructure is not just about creating assets but about providing people quality service in an equitable manner.

Canberra on Friday announced that will it provide $36.5 million over five years, including $11.4 million to improve regional cooperation on maritime shipping, disaster resilience and information sharing.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022-23 on Tuesday while announcing several climate action initiatives like energy transition, issuing of green bonds, sustainable urban planning and others.

Talking about the dangers of climate change and natural disasters like the one in Uttarakhand recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asked the IITs to develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects. He also gave t...

"Inspired by our traditional ethos of living in harmony with the environment, and the commitment of my government, India has adopted low-carbon and climate-resilient development practices," he said.

Infrastructure investments will spur job creation in asset building, upkeep, and utilisation.

The infrastructure companies raised these issues during a pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Sitharaman and top officials from finance, new & renewable, road transport and environment ministries. They also asked to make finance available ...

Over 63 countries have been invited to speak at the Summit, which will demonstrate solutions by governments, the private sector and civil society to reduce emissions and build climate resilience and adaptation.

There is an increasing appetite from international investors to invest in private markets.