Infrastructure Planning and Management in India: Opportunities and Challenges

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Dr. Pravin Jadhav, Dr. Rahul Nath Choudhury

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789811932014

• Pages: 230

• Binding: Hardback

• Release Date: 2024

• Sale Territory: India Only

About the Book

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of infrastructure planning and management in India, covering opportunities and challenges across four key sectors: transportation, power, smart cities, and IT/digital infrastructure. It critically examines sectoral infrastructure planning from an Indian perspective and identifies risks and challenges faced in infrastructure development. Real-world case studies offer insights into infrastructure management across various stakeholders involved in this vital sector. This pioneering work explores the diverse management solutions available to support better infrastructure management, as well as strategies for overcoming risks.

Contents

Part I: Transport Infrastructure – Fostering Economic Growth

1. Road Safety Conditions and Management in India: Challenges and Opportunities

2. Port Development: History, Present, and Future Challenges

3. Emerging Scope of Airport Infrastructure: Case of India

4. Rail Infrastructure: Journey Since Indian Independence and Beyond

Part II: How Power Sector is Managed in India?

5. Power Sector Infrastructure Management: Issues and Challenges

6. Renewable Energy Management: An Analysis of the Status Quo

7. Energy, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development in India

Part III: The Emergence of Modern Cities – Smart or Sustainable?

8. Smart City: Sustainable City for Tackling Urban Challenges

9. Electric Mobility and Electric Vehicles Management in India

10. Sustainable Infrastructure Development in India: Drivers and Barriers

Part IV: Developing Digital Infrastructure

11. Recent Trends in Digital Infrastructure in India

About the Authors

• Dr. Pravin Jadhav: An expert in infrastructure planning and management, Dr. Jadhav obtained his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in 2015. He has conducted extensive research for various ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and has worked on key government planning initiatives. He is currently an assistant professor at the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM), Gujarat.

• Dr. Rahul Nath Choudhury: A trade economist and Research Fellow at the Indian Council of World Affairs, Dr. Choudhury specializes in foreign direct investment, international trade, political economy, and digital trade. With experience in both public and private sectors, he has worked as a consultant for organizations like ADB, IFC, and CII.