PMO finalises roadmap for key infra projects

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has given a clear signal that he wants to revive the animal spirit of the economy by speeding up core sector projects.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has given a clear signal that he wants to revive the animal spirit of the economy by speeding up core sector projects. On Friday,the PMs Office (PMO) issued detailed directives for implementation of flagship infrastructure projects which include three airports,two ports and rail corridors schemes.

The instructions come just a day after Principal Secretary to the PM Pulok Chatterji held a meeting to review key infra sector projects and on the back of a meeting chaired by Singh to fix specific targets for each sector.

The PM is also expected to meet captains of industry next month to discuss issues faced by the corporate sector and measures to boost manufacturing.

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In recent meetings,detailed roadmaps have been worked for the flagship infrastructure projects in key sectors. These flagship projects had been identified and approved by the Prime Minister in the infrastructure meeting held on 6 June 2012, an official release said.

The PMO has directed all ministries to complete formalities for implementation of the projects in a time-bound manner. It will also regularly monitor their progress. The projects identified include two major ports in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal and three airports at Navi Mumbai ,Mopa (Goa) and Kannur (Kerala).

Other projects include elevated rail corridor project in Mumbai,high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and other routes,and redevelopment of five railway stations for which Indian Railway Station Development Corporation will be set up.

The detailed timelines for implementation of these projects,have been drawn up for intermediate stages. Mechanisms have also been put in place for regular monitoring and problem solving.

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