Power
Mission Smart Grid: Government sets the stage with the launch of the NSGM
India’s blueprint to transform the power sector into a digitally enabled ecosystem through smart grids is finally ready. In May […]
Year: 2015
Technology Focus
Safeguarding Systems: NCIIPC’s measures aim to protect critical infrastructure components
The cybersecurity of critical infrastructure (CI) components is gaining increasing significance, particularly with the rising digitisation of information. CI refers […]
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Water
Upgraded Operations: Manila Water adopts advanced technology solutions
The Manila Water Company has been successful in deploying information and communications technology for strengthening the provisioning of its water […]
Water
Integrating Supply Systems: BWSSB takes technological initiatives for delivering water services
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is responsible for providing water supply and sewerage collection and disposal services […]
Water
Move Towards Metering: Slow but increasing uptake
Progress in water metering has been slow in most Indian cities and varies widely among them. While Delhi and Hyderabad […]
Water
Revenues Rise: PMC’s online property tax payment system improves collections
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has been taking various technology initiatives to improve the delivery of municipal services in the […]
Water
Plugging Losses: KWA adopts innovative technologies to improve water supply
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) is the principal supplier of quality drinking water and wastewater services in the state, serving […]
Water
Smart Services: Increasing use of ICT solutions by civic agencies
The use of IT is becoming increasingly significant in urban infrastructure. It is being used for a range of purposes, […]
Water
Going Online: WMC re-engineers service delivery
In August 1994, Warangal Municipality was declared a municipal corporation to effectively address the civic needs of citizens in Warangal. […]
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Gas
Safe Operations: Seoul City Gas Company adopts automated control system
Incorporated in November 1983, Seoul City Gas Company Limited provides natural gas to residential and commercial consumers in the Seoul […]
Gas
Monitoring Gas Flows: SCADA systems provide accurate and real-time information
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)-based automation systems are among the most commonly used technologies in gas pipeline systems, which […]
Gas
System Optimisation: Enabling role of technology in the CGD industry
The expansion of the city gas distribution (CGD) industry can be gauged from the fact that while the fourth bidding […]
Gas
IT Infusion: MGL employs a wide range of technologies to manage its network
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), a leading natural gas distribution company in India, was established in 1995 as a joint venture […]
Gas
Promising Outlook: Operators’ perspective on CGD opportunities in India
The prospects for city gas distribution (CGD) in India look promising, following recent policy interventions by the centre. Gas allocation […]
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