Page 17 - Infrastructure Projects

Risk-averse bankers slowing construction of India's infra projects: Gadkari

State-run National Highways Authority of India last month borrowed 250 billion rupees ($3.45 billion) from the State Bank of India, the country's largest lender

343 infra projects show cost overrun of Rs 2.16 trn over delays: Report

Of the 1,304 projects, 343 reported cost overrun and 262 times escalation

359 infrastructure projects show cost overrun of Rs 2.05 trillion: Report

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation monitors infrastructure projects worth Rs 1.5 billion and above

349 infra projects worth Rs 1.5 bn each show cost overrun of Rs 2 trillion

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation monitors infrastructure projects worth Rs 1.5 billion and above

'Over 302 infra projects worth Rs 1.5 bn delayed; cost overrun at 1.4 trn'

Govt told the House that a standing committee in each ministry has been set up for fixation of responsibility for time and cost over-runs

350 infra projects show cost overrun of Rs 2.65 lakh cr: Govt

Major steps have been undertaken to ensure completion of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects without time and cost overruns

Gadkari tells ministries to expedite clearance to road, port projects

A number of roads and port projects have been stranded due to delays in environment and forest clearances

Letters: Remove stress

Sluggish flow of private investment is a setback for growth of the sector

Is India under-investing in infrastructure?

Yes. Whilst public expenditure is kicking in, the key reason is the decline in private investment

Faster clearances, monitoring help infra projects stay on course in Q4

Number of such projects in the March quarter lowest since December 2008

94 infra projects worth Rs 150 cr and more facing delay, cost overrun: Govt

Law & order, delay in land acquisition, geological conditions among key reasons

Cost overrun for 287 infra projects hits Rs 166,000 crore

Of 1,186 projects under implementation, 287 reported cost overruns and 336 reported time escalation

273 infrastructure projects cause cost overrun of Rs 1.77 lakh crore

Reasons for time overruns as reported by various project implementing agencies are delays in land acquisition, forest clearance & supply of equipment