Agra-Lucknow expressway gets UP cabinet approval
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Agra-Lucknow Expressway to be operational by Oct 2016
Rs 15,000 cr project would span 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh
Virendra Singh Rawat | <news:geo_locations style=”box-sizing: border-box;”>Lucknow May 20, 2015 Last Updated at 17:54 IST
Uttar Pradesh government is pushing for its flagship Agra-Lucknow Expressway to be operational by October 2016.
The proposed 302 km expressway is estimated to cost nearly Rs 15,000 crore. The contract for the mega project has already been awarded to private developers after dividing it into five packages and the work is on.
It is touted to be the longest access-controlled expressway in India to be funded entirely from the state coffers. It spans 10 districts, which would be intersected by it, namely Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Kannauj, Kanpur City, Unnao, Hardoi and Lucknow.
It is a pet project of chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, who is keenly pursuing it along with other flagship projects also underway such as IT City, Lucknow and Lucknow Metro Rail.
In a review meeting here today, UP chief secretary Alok Ranjan directed officials that the package-wise review be held on monthly basis, so that the expressway meets its project timelines and is operational by October 31, 2016.
The state has planned to develop agricultural ‘mandis’ along the expressway to spur the economy by providing faster transport to agricultural produce, handicrafts, small industries etc. This region is known for high dairy, potato, fruits and food grain production.
Meanwhile, Ranjan also reviewed other projects, including Centralised Mega Call Centre, IT City and Trans-Ganga projects in the meeting of Project Monitoring Group.
Ranjan expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work on IT City. He said the project should be functional by October 2016 under all circumstances. He directed the state environment department to issue No-objection Certificate (NoC) within a week.
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New Airport @ Meerut or Jewar: Ajit Singh Becomes Aviation Minister
Update: 19 Dec 2011
International Airport at Meerut (in all likelihood)
The new Aviation Minister seems to have decided that Meerut is his choice for an international airport. During discussions with his party leaders on 18 Dec 11, he assured that the international flights will start from Meerut. However, since the matter is related to UP govt, it will not be possible for the Central Aviation Minister to do anything for some time (until they have a govt in the state). Keep tuned for more
अन्तरराष्ट्रीय हवाई उड़ान अब मेरठ से भी
इनसाइड स्टोरी Monday, 19 December 2011 13:16
मेरठ।। नव नियुक्त केन्द्रीय नागरिक उड्डयन मंत्री चौधरी अजित सिंह ने कहा है की मेरठ से अन्तरराष्ट्रीय हवाई उड़ान भरी जायेगी। उप्र नागरिक उड्डयन विभाग के निदेशक देवेन्द्र स्वरूप से जब इस बाबत बात हुई तो उन्होंने कहा कि जेवर में अन्तरराष्ट्रीय एयरपोर्ट का प्रोजेक्ट तैयार है।
दो हजार हेक्टेयर वाले इस प्रोजेक्ट में एनओसी के लिए केन्द्रीय नागरिक उड्डयन मंत्रालय से अनुमति मांगी है। पर अभी तक वहां से अनुमति नही मिली है। मेरठ समेत 16 स्थानों पर हवाई पट्टी भी हैं। ऐसे में यदि केन्द्र सरकार जेवर अन्तरराष्ट्रीय एयरपोर्ट के लिए हरी झंडी देती है तो दिल्ली हवाई अड्डे का लोड कम होगा। Read more…
Skyscrapers of Delhi- NCR
Supertech Launches 'Supernova' at Sector 94, Noida
(05/12/2011)
After the successful launch of North India's tallest residential development, North Eye, Supertech Limited has announced the launch of yet another one of its kind, grandeur project, 'Supernova', which is North India's biggest mixed-use development spread across 5 million sq. ft. of area. The project has five towers amongst which 'Spira' – The Iconic Tower is India's tallest mixed-use development having 80 floors which stand at 300 meters.
Supernova being a mixed use development project has residences, service apartments, hotels, shopping malls, office spaces and recreational centers. The benefit of mixed use development redefines Supernova as an epicenter. The project unveils opulence, luxury and elegance, with the world class luxurious modern conveniences.
On the occasion of the launch of Supernova, Mr. RK Arora, Chairman & Managing Director of Supertech Limited said, "With the dream of providing a world class architectural masterpiece, we are launching this spectacular project, which has five state-of-the-art world class towers including the India's tallest mixed use development that has 80 floors, which stands 300 meters high".
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Harit Pradesh (Paschhimanchal) – Wah! Taj of Indian States
Lucknow is set to lose its political power as 3 new districts are set to gain all important power: Meerut (Harit Pradesh), Varanasi (Poorvanchal) and Jhansi (Bundelkhand) as plans unfold for trifurcation of Uttar Pradesh in 3 more states. The maximum power would flow to Meerut (Harit Pradesh) as it contributes about 72% of total income of undivided UP but gets allocation of only 18%. Presently, UP has the second largest economy ($400 billion based on PPP and $109 billion nominal) in India after Maharashtra, 72% of this would would take the new state economy sixth only behind Mah, AP, TN, Guj and, WB (StatesGDP-Link). While more details emerge, the upcoming Harit Pradesh would rise from ashes and would be ready to take on the best of the Indian states on each parameter of development and tourism (Agra Taj, Mathura, F1 and Yamuna Expressway are only a trailor- story abhi baki hai).
While Meerut had been in contention for the new capital for long, it is Noida/Greater Noida/ Yamuna Expressway Authority that would be the financial capital of this new state. Noida already hosts most of the Indian TV channel offices in Film City so marketting would not be a problem for the state. The state already has metro to Noida and Ghaziabad and soon Meerut would have a high speed train corridor. A large part of Harit Pradesh is already part of NCR (National Capital Region). Agra (Taj) and Mathura (temples) would also get their dues that they could not get from undivided UP.
NCR-Delhi to stop new plots scheme
बंगला हुआ पुराना, हाईराइज का जमाना
किरणपाल राणा ॥ नवयुग मार्केट
एनसीआर में कोठी – बंगले की चाहत रखने वालों के लिए बुरी खबर है। एनसीआर प्लानिंग बोर्ड एक ऐसी पॉलिसी पर काम कर रहा है , जिसके तहत मकान बनाने के लिए प्लॉट नहीं मिल सकेंगे। लोगों को ग्रुप हाउसिंग में फ्लैट लेकर ही रहना होगा। बोर्ड की यूपी सेल के चीफ कोऑर्डिनेटर एस . के . जमान के अनुसार , घरों की बढ़ती डिमांड और घटती जमीन के मद्देनजर ऐसा किया जा रहा है। बताते चलें कि केंद्रीय शहरी विकास मंत्री कमलनाथ ने भी हाल ही में दिल्ली में हाईराइज बिल्डिंगों की वकालत की थी।
यह है समस्या : एनसीआर प्लानिंग बोर्ड की सर्वे रिपोर्ट के के मुताबिक , गाजियाबाद में हर साल औसतन 1.97 लाख लोग नए मकानों की डिमांड करते हैं। जीडीए , आवास – विकास परिषद और यूपीएसआईडीसी इस जरूरत को पूरा करने के लिए काम करती हैं। हालांकि तीनों विभाग डिमांड पूरी नहीं कर पाते हैं। 2005 में प्रदेश सरकार ने पॉलिसी बदलकर हाउसिंग डिवेलपमेंट में प्राइवेट सेक्टर को भी मौका दिया। इसके बाद नई समस्या खड़ी हो गई। मकान बनाने के लिए बढ़ती जमीन की मांग के एवज में खेती की जमीन कम हो रही है। पिछले 5 साल में खेती की करीब 16 हजार एकड़ जमीन रेजिडेंशल यूज के लिए किसानों से ली गई। अब खेतों को बचाने के लिए बोर्ड नई पॉलिसी तैयार करने में जुटा है।
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GNoida Formula One (F1) Budha Circuit: On fast track
Sebastian Vettel wins inaugural Indian Grand Prix (please read below articles )
http://sports.ndtv.com/formula-1/photos/?album_id=11629&pagesize=20&p=1#photos
Below links have fabulous videos of 1st lap on the track after its completion. The track looks so good that it would do India a great proud.
http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/194208/f1-track-for-maiden-indian-gp-unveiled.html
Following links have some of the best photographs ever taken for Greater Noida Budha Circuit- Don't miss them
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=708714&page=102
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=708714&page=103
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=708714&page=104
Would you like to see eye-catching 3D of this fantastic F1 track- refer below link for official preview video of the F1 track
Greater Noida F1 Track- Fantastic Preview 3D
Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC): Biggest project of free India
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Why India may see several ‘little Singapore’ smart cities in 5 years
18 Aug 2014
The government has already initiated concrete steps to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of building 100 ‘smart cities’ – eco-friendly cities which use innovative Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for efficient delivery of public services and infrastructure.
PM Modi’s pet idea of building 100 ‘smart cities’ would need massive financial resources and technological prowess. For both these prerequisites, India will have to look up to foreign countries. Many countries have expressed their interest towards this endeavour of the new Indian government.
The Modi government has allocated Rs 7,060 crore (a little over $1.1 billion) in its maiden union budget to kickstart the smart cities project.
Singapore has emerged as a major foreign player in the Indian scheme of things in this context.
The government plans to deliver three smart cities by 2019, all of which will be part of the larger project called Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). These smart cities, scheduled to be completed by 2019, are Dholera, Shendra-Bidkin and Global City.
Upper Ganga Canal Expressway revived
UP plans afforestation drive along Upper Ganga e-way
Posted: Sat Apr 30 2011, 02:33 hrs Lucknow:
The Uttar Pradesh government has planned “compensatory afforestation” in four districts of Bundelkhand for the loss of green belt in the area under the proposed Upper Ganga Canal Expressway.
Yamuna Expressway township to have toll-free road
Parallel road to ensure toll-free link to homes
HT, 3 Jan 11
There is good news for residential plot allottees on the Yamuna Expressway. They will not have to pay any toll tax to reach their homes, as the Yamuna Expressway Authority (YEA) is constructing a parallel road to ensure free connectivity. Around 25,000 allottees of the residential scheme, who were given plots in Sector 18 and Sector 20, were worried as the under-construction expressway was the only link road. Read more…
ET Realty Convention 2010: Planning new-age townships
ET Spcl: The way forward for new-age townships
20 Dec, 2010, 08.48AM IST, Neha Bhatia,ET Bureau
With metro cities already bustling with over-population , the focus of real estate developers and urban planners has now shifted towards developing the satellite towns on the periphery of bigger cities. However the biggest bottleneck in popularising new townships in the peripheral regions is the lack of proper connectivity. As the real estate sector is finally coming on the fast track, connectivity remains the major concern.
Giving an overview of the sprawling urban areas in different parts of the country at the Economic Times Realty Convention 2010, Kumari Selja, Minister, Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation said, "Almost all the major towns and cities have expanded along the highways connecting cities in regions for example Delhi-Jaipur , Delhi-Meerut , Mumbai-Ahmedabad , and so many others throughout the country.
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Orbital Trains Route along KMP n EPE being re-worked
CONNECTIVITY PLAN TO FREE TRAFFIC JAMS
The Times of India
17 March 2012
A draft plan has been presented to the NCR Planning Board to handle the increasing volume of traffic in the NCR. A K TIWARY writes
An integrated transport report has been prepared for the NCR Planning Board keeping in mind the increasing volume of traffic in the area.
The report has laid a road map for bypassing the traffic bottlenecks on the capital's periphery. Its prescription leads to 11 new expressways and two orbital railway corridors connecting major cities around Delhi. The connectivity plan is based on the study commissioned by the NCR planning board two years ago. The plan was approved in a board meeting recently. The board has decided to initiate action for priority implementation of a region-wide rail-based system connecting various metropolitan and regional centres and sub-regional centres.
UP Infra Projects to speed up
New advisor to speed up UP infra projects
By Deepa Jainani, 16/12/2010 , Financial Express
In yet another validation that upgrading and promoting infrastructure is a priority, the Uttar Pradesh government appointed M Ramachandran, former urban development secretary, as infrastructure advisor, with the status of a minister.
As infrastructure advisor, Ramachandran would be advising the state government as well as the Noida, Greater Noida, Yamuna Expressway and other development authorities and local bodies regarding the future expansion of cities, planning airports, expressways and other multi-modal-transportation for the cities. He would also advise the state on urban infrastructure financing, which would include exploring possibilities and suggesting ways to raise resources on its own and also through PPP model.