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The development of the Transport Infrastructure in India across various areas such as roads, railways and ports has gained tremendous pace in the last few years. The Transport sector in India is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.9 per cent, thereby becoming the fastest growing area of the country’s entire infrastructure sector.
India’s transport network is one of the most extensive in the world and the sector contributes significantly to the overall GDP of the country. The Government of India has recognized the challenges faced by the sector and has therefore taken several initiatives like the Bharatmala project in the Road sector, Sagarmala programme in the Ports & Shipping sector, focus on E-mobility, electrification of railway tracks and construction of multi-modal logistics parks for the development and promotion of the sector.
With a view to create a platform for all the stakeholders and for the conducive growth & development of the sector (Ports & Shipping, Roads & Highways, Civil Aviation and Railways), the Transport Infrastructure Division of FICCI works with the Central and State Governments, National & International development organizations like World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and various other stakeholders to enhance efficiency and global competitiveness of the Indian transport infrastructure sector.
The Transport Infrastructure division discusses policy, regulatory and procedural issues with its members and industry experts for recommending appropriate reforms to the government for the development of the sector. For a conducive business environment, the division highlights encumbrances being faced by the industry players in the process of development of the sector and interacts with various national / international agencies for making feasible measures to overcome those encumbrances.
FICCI Transport Infrastructure Division supports the Government in its efforts towards projecting the infrastructure development. It act as a reference point for investors (domestic & international) interested in the sector and disseminates information related to government guidelines, investment opportunities, government & development agencies (which are involved in the development process of the sector).
For the promotion of the sector, the transport infrastructure division of FICCI works proactively to suggest necessary steps during the process of policy formation, budgetary allocation and forming of legal framework by the government. To maintain smooth progress, the division also advices the government to make essential provision for timely upgradation of the policies on the basis of regular feedback from its members and industry players.
The Division organizes several investment promotion programmes, conferences, seminars and workshops on a regular basis for facilitating interaction between various government agencies, international bodies, industry players and its members to provide a platform for raising issues pertaining to the sector, exchange of ideas and for exploring business opportunities among the varied stakeholders of the transport infrastructure sector. The division also collaborates with various consultancies and think-tanks for preparing knowledge reports focusing on the crucial areas of various sectors under transport infrastructure. Such initiatives help in analyzing the present trends in the scetor and identify ways to circumvent the challenges in the sector.
The development of the Transport Infrastructure in India across various areas such as roads, railways and ports has gained tremendous pace in the last few years. The Transport sector in India is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.9 per cent, thereby becoming the fastest growing area of the country’s entire infrastructure sector.
In order to create a world class infrastructure, the government has laid significant emphasis on expanding and developing the sector across the country through several initiatives like the Bharatmala project, electrification of railway tracks, focus on high-speed trains, the Sagarmala programme and by actively working on e-mobility solutions for clean and cost-effective mobility of the population.
In addition, the key focus has been on enhancing the intermodal transport connectivity as well as the logistics infrastructure in the country through an effective and valuable public-private partnership (PPP). The private sector has also made a remarkable contribution to the sector by undertaking many projects for the development of infrastructure as well as catering to the financial need of the sector.
The road sector has attracted private investments with new measures like the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model, improved land acquisition process, the launch of masala bonds and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) besides other initiatives. The Indian Railways has gained traction with investment potential in areas such as elevated rail corridor in Mumbai, some parts of dedicated freight corridor, freight terminals, redevelopment of stations and power generation/energy saving projects. The introduction of Sagarmala programme, Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016 and the ‘Landlord port’ model have all been instrumental in giving a boost to the Ports & Shipping sector.
The government is also working in tandem with various automobile companies and relevant policy stakeholders to achieve the target of selling only electric-vehicles by 2030 and has identified key areas related to transport mobility where significant policy reforms can be initiated.
A system of smart Transport infrastructure is imperative for connecting and spurring economic growth in our country. Several opportunities are available in areas like roads and highways, fast-speed trains, development of ports and multi modal hubs where private investments and policy initiatives can play an extremely important role in providing a world class infrastructure in the country.
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International Conference on Tunnel Construction: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
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Maritime Public Private Partnership Conclave 2022
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Future of Rail Transport: New India@75
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Implementation of Expected Loss Method (ELM) rating for Indian infrastructure sector
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Request for Migration of BOT Terminals under different Tariff regimes to market determined pricing in view of enactment of the Major Port Authorities (MPA) Act, 2021 and Tariff Guidelines, 2021
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Government aims at INR 2 lakh crore ethanol economy: Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, GoI
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Inland Vessel Act, 2021 will usher a new era & promote Ease of Doing Business: Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister, Ports, Shipping & Waterways
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Govt of India committed to reduce its carbon emission by 30-35% by 2030: Nitin Gadkari
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Entire rail network to be fully electrified by Dec 2023; entire rail network to run on renewable energy by 2030: Piyush Goyal
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Development of port sector critical for nation development: Dharmendra Pradhan
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Govt working in full steam to develop infrastructure for inner cooperation & connectivity with friendly neighbouring nations: Mansukh Mandaviya
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Maritime India Summit 2021
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Future of Rail Transport: 3rd edition of Smart Railways Conclave
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Indian road infrastructure industry biggest ingredient to spur economy: Gen VK Singh
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Govt focus on reducing road construction costs without compromising on quality: Nitin Gadkari
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Webinar on Biofuel Roadmap for India: Moving towards Green Transportation
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Start-up companies can now bid in railway tenders - Member Railway Board
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India should convert this crisis into an opportunity: Nitin Gadkari
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Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, GoI to interact with industry members
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Additional Measures to be considered by Indian Railways amid outbreak of COVID 19
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Extending all the Port Concessions by 1 year (i.e. from 30 years to 31 years
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Immediate Measures to be considered amid outbreak of COVID-19
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Stakeholders Conference for Development and Promotion of Cargo Movement on National Waterway -1
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New transport policy within a month: Nitin Gadkari
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3rd Edition of International Conference & Exhibition on Public Transport Innovation: ICEPTI-2020
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2,000 fueling stations on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, priority to LNG: Nitin Gadkari
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Conference on Future Fuels for Transportation
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Greenhouse gas emissions in Railways cut by 25% in 2017-18: Principal Executive Director, Railway Board
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Need to reduce time frame in drafting Detailed Project Report (DPR) for road construction - General (Retd) V K Singh
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Paving future roads for India
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Conference on New and Emerging Technologies in Road Construction
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Stakeholder Consultation on Small Shipbuilding / Ship Repair Industry with Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) for Shipping and Minister of State for Chemical & Fertilizers, Government of India
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2nd Edition of Infrastructure Financing Conclave
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Rekindling private investment in Roads and Highways
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Roads and Highways Summit: Path to transforming India
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6 Corporate Champions bag FICCI Road Safety Awards 2018
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6000 railway stations to be Wi-Fi enabled in about 6 months: Railways & Coal Minister Piyush Goyal
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Technology: Transforming Railway Transportation
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Smart Railways Conclave 2018
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AIIB Lead-up Event in Guwahati: Physical and Social Infrastructure for Regional Development
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Tighter laws, strict enforcement and culture-change vital for ensuring safety on roads: Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, MP
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Conference on Infrastructure Contracts Management
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FICCI welcomes Centre's approval for electric vehicle-based public transportation in 11 cities
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London Transport Model is being looked upon by the Government to replicate on Indian city roads
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India's transition to electric mobility system can save US$330 billion by 2030
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Enabling the Transition to Electric Mobility in India
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Smart Mobility Conference
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18th World Road Meeting (WRM)
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FICCI-E&Y Report - "Revival of PPP momentum in the transport sector"
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India PPP Summit 2017
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Reforms on Track: Accelerating Indian Railways' Investment Trajectory
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Indian Railways Stations Redevelopment - Transforming and Creating New Win-Win Opportunities
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SMART Railways Conclave
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FICCI Infrastructure Delegation to Nepal
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FICCI Infrastructure Delegation to US and Canada
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Infrastruture Financing Conclave
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16 road projects under PPP mode to be announced in Dec.; plans to roll out
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Restoring the momentum and reviving PPPs in India
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India PPP Summit 2015
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FICCI Infrastructure Delegation to United States and Canada
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FICCI comments on the Cabinet Approval on the redevelopment of railway stations
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National Conference on Inland Waterways: Issues, Options and Strategies
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India Ports & Shipping Conference
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India Ports & Shipping Conference
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India Infrastructure Summit
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FICCI comments on Govt.'s decision to allow FDI in railway infra.
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Public Private Partnership in India - at the Crossroads
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India PPP Summit 2014
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FICCI Comments on Rail Budget
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FICCI Comments on Rail Fare Increase
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India Infrastructure Summit 2013
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Workshop on Role of Technical Consultants in Highway Projects : Issues & Challenges
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Seminar on 'Applicability & Use of FIDIC Contracts in Indian Context'
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Public Private Partnership: The next continuum
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India PPP Summit 2013
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Conference on Accelerating the Development of Highways in India
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India Maritime 2012 Building a Global Maritime Sector
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India Maritime Conference 2012
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India Infrastructure Summit 2012
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India Infrastructure Summit 2012
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Construction Industry: Accelerating Infrastructure Development in India
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Seminar on Construction Industry: Accelerating Infrastructure Development in India
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India Urban Transport Summit - 2012
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Port Finance Conference
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Railway Budget: Noble intentions but implementation will remain a challenge
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Railway Budget: Noble intentions but implementation will remain a challenge
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Interactive Session with US Ports & Maritime Technology Trade Mission
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Issues in Infrastructure Development in India
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India PPP Summit 2012
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National Convention - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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India Infrastructure Summit
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National Conference on Ports & Shipping
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FICCI Roundtable on PPP Policy for Infrastructure Sector
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Roundtable Discussion with Ms Lakshmi Venkatachalam Vice President (Private Sector and Co-Financing Operations) Asian Development Bank–Manila
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Roundtable Discussion on Innovation in Infrastructure Financing in India
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National Conference on Ports & Shipping
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India Infrastructure Summit '10
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National Seminar on Accelerating the Pace of Highways Development in India
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India Infrastructure Summit'09
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