Petrol Subsidy Removal an Opportunity?
long awaited and perhaps much needed realignment of national petroleum product prices with the international markets was announced today. The cost of petrol will increase by Rs. 3.75 per litre, kerosene by Rs. 3 a litre, and LPG costs will rise by Rs. 35 per cylinder. While petroleum prices are freed, diesel [...]
Transport and Climate Change – Within Easy Reach?
Delhi’s new budget allocated 3,069 crore rupees to transport, 31% of the total and the single largest chunk awarded. Metro construction will account for most of the budget, followed by a raft of road development measures, 23 rail over bridges, 17 road under bridges, 8 flyovers, a new Ring Road bypass and the use of [...]
