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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Councillors give thumbs down to PPP model for Chd community centres
1 2 Chandigarh: The elected municipal councillors of the Chandigarh municipal corporation have unanimously rejected the proposal for operating and maintaining community centres through public private partnership (PPP) mode. The councillors have firmly said that they will not allow any privatisation or third-party management of these community centres. This matter is scheduled for discussion and approval at the upcoming monthly general house meeting of the MC on Tuesday. The rejection comes at a critical time when the MC is facing severe financial difficulties, which had prompted officials to propose the PPP management model. The unanimous rejection by councillors raises questions about alternative management strategies for these community centres. Initially, during the March general house meeting, officials had proposed a pilot project involving five community centres under the PPP mode. The meeting concluded with instructions to bring the agenda again with the addition and deletion of other community centres by taking consent of area councillors in this regard. The agenda for Tuesday's house meeting said, "The agenda regarding the operation and maintenance of existing Community Centres, Sector 37, 38 (West), 40, 49, and 50, Chandigarh, on Public Private Partnership (PPP) Mode was placed before the General House in its 347th meeting held on March 25, 2025. The House deferred the agenda to be placed before the next meeting of the House, for the addition/deletion of other Community Centres on Public Private Partnership (PPP) Mode. The consent was sought from all the area councillors for the addition/deletion of Community Centres on PPP Mode. It is pertinent to mention here that none of the area councillors gave their consent for the management of Community Centres on PPP mode under their respective wards." Official records show that authorities had prepared a comprehensive list of 52 community centres, including both existing and new facilities across various sectors, villages, and colonies. This list was circulated to all relevant municipal councillors for approval, which they declined. Additional Proposals The MC is also presenting proposals for constructing new Community Centres on vacant land through PPP mode with 15-year contracts, extendable up to 5 years based on performance and mutual agreement. The planned locations include Sector 24, 51, 63, and Bapu Dham Colony Sector 26. Further proposals include dismantling and rebuilding the Sector 29 and Manimajra Thakurdwara community centres, besides modifications and management of Sector 16-based Rose Club, also under similar PPP arrangements.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AAI told to give airport takeover proposal to Mizoram: Naidu to CM
Aizawl: Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu has informed Mizoram CM Lalduhoma that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had been instructed to make offer to the Mizoram govt for taking over the state-owned Lengpui airport which will in turn be scrutinised by the state govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A n official statement said Lalduhoma met Naidu at the latter's office in Delhi where they discussed the issue of the AAI taking over the Lengpui airport in the presence of senior officials of the AAI and also construction of a new airport in southern part of Mizoram as well as establishment of heliports under the PM-UDAN scheme. Naidu told the CM that he will take up the construction of a new airport in southern Mizoram. Lalduhoma also met defence minister Rajnath Singh and expressed gratitude to the latter for being instrumental in establishment of the Mizo Territorial Army Battalion which will help in generation of additional jobs for the youths of the state. He said the battalion will be raised by June. Singh informed the CM that private educational institutions in Mizoram can work together with Sainik Schools on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode and selected private schools will be accepted as Sainik schools through online applications. Lalduhoma in turn appealed to Singh to declare the national highways and state highways in Mizoram as strategic highways for better maintenance.
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Planners do U-turn on Wicklow social housing to provide for elderly and single parents
Developed as part of Bundle 6 of the NDFA's Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme, the proposed estate – named Potter's View – is on a 3.1-hectare site in Tinahask Upper, directly connecting to an approved 74 social home (Potter's Bay) development. At the December Arklow Municipal District meeting, representatives from Wicklow County Council's (WCC) housing department and the PPP scheme outlined the designs. Alarmed by the number of car parking space and one-bedroom homes (52), several councillors were concerned they would not meet the needs of single parents, or people who are unwell, disabled or elderly and may need a carer, family member or visitor to stay with them. After successfully petitioning to alter the housing mix, WCC senior engineer Helena Fallon and executive engineer Aideen Klauer returned to the May Arklow MD to show councillors the amended plans. Ms Fallon noted that the department was 'not happy' with the changes and 'took some convincing to get it over the line', with Ms Klauer saying: 'We've taken on board concerns that you raised, and one of the major ones was the mix of one-beds, which was 52 out of 128. 'The PPP have made amendments and reduced the one-beds to 38, and they've increased the two-beds from 38 to 52. 'They've done that by taking three two-story duplex blocks and swapping them for three three-story duplex blocks. So, the footprint is the same, and the number of units is the same. They've just changed the configuration. 'There was a lot of toing and froing with the department because, as you know, the figures for one-beds are almost 50pc on the housing list, but your concerns were that there were too many one-beds and not enough two beds. So, we flipped it. 'The other item was car parking spaces, and in the original design, there were 148 residential,' she added. 'We've added 14 extra residential spaces. So, taking in the creche, the creche staff spaces and drop off spaces, that's 169 parking spaces for the whole development. 'It did mean that the open space was reduced from 15.4pc to 13.7pc. So there's less open space, but there's more parking. 'Another thing to note is that we were working on the AAP1 (Action Area Plan) Master Plan with three developers in the area, and that has been approved by planning to give the bigger picture of the area. 'I enquired with the roads section about the large port/distributor road down at the bottom, which all fits into AAP1 and AAP2. They are setting up a framework for consultants, so that design will hopefully progress.' Thanking Ms Fallon and Ms Klauer for the presentation, councillors Peir Leonard and Sylvester Bourke said they were delighted with the amendments and that their concerns were listened to, with Cllr Bourke enquiring about the possibility of more parking to the east of the Potter's View site. Ms Klauer noted that the land was hoped to be developed for housing, with Ms Fallon saying that, since the department is funding the scheme, they have to make a strong a case as possible, adding that they 'couldn't really make a case for a car park to be east, not on land that we're eventually going to be building on'. After Cllr Miriam Murphy expressed her desire that 'nobody should have to live in a one-bedroom home', Cllr Pat Fitzgerald highlighted the 911 people on the social housing list in Arklow, before asking about a start date for the PPP project. 'The site beside us, the 74 units, will move faster, and the intention is to put the Part 8 out for the PPP project possibly at the end of summer, which would come before the full council at the earliest in November or December,' Ms Klauer responded. 'The other thing to note is that there is an ESB capacity issue in Arklow, so we need to get the application in fast,' Ms Fallon added. 'The PPP can't apply until the Part 8 is in, so we need to get it started as soon as possible. It's an extremely serious situation, which is why we need to get this Part 8 going soon to secure the capacity.' Responding to Cllr Warren O'Toole's query about a timeline for the 'relief road', Ms Fallon said she'd hesitate to make an estimate but, since it was a big project and a sizeable road, 'you could be talking eight years'. Ms Fallon and Lauers' presentation culminated with an overview of a Wicklow County Council site in Barndarrig, which had a Part 8 for three group houses back in 1995. Following concerns from local residents about the rest of the site, Ms Fallon said they had promised to produce a master plan for the whole site. 'Because of planning considerations under the LAP (Local Area Plan), we'll only do a maximum of 10 homes in these villages at one time,' she continued. 'We split it up into two phases. So, phase one is three group houses, and there's going to be seven houses to the south, then phase two will be the northern side. 'Phase one, which is the first Part 8 we're going to do, is three group houses and seven social houses. Two three-beds and five two-beds for the social housing, and the three group houses will be two three-beds and one two-bed. 'The next phase is going to be 10 social houses. That's four three-beds, three two-beds, and three one-beds. 'The idea is to get a good mix for everybody in the community. The three one-beds would be particularly good for age-friendly in particular, because they're all on one level.'
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra plans PPP model for RTO land to curb encroachments, boost revenue
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has proposed developing land owned by the RTO (Regional Transport Office) on a PPP model to maximise revenue and prevent encroachments by slums. Addressing the inauguration of the Sub-Regional Transport Office (RTO) building in Kalyan on the weekend, Sarnaik highlighted the progress in constructing new RTO offices and proposed developing other RTO-owned lands on a Public Private Partnership model to maximise departmental benefit and prevent encroachments. 'We have requested Deputy CM Eknath Shinde that places occupied by slums should be developed on the PPP principle,' Sarnaik stated. He said the Transport Department will improve functioning using the latest technologies, including AI. Shinde said the RTO department is the 'backbone of our state's interest and development'. He assured full cooperation in providing facilities to RTO staff and ST transport workers. 'We need a spacious administrative office if we want to provide good service to the citizens. The work we will do in this building will be people-oriented and welfare-centric,' Shinde added. He also spoke about improving road safety through technology in licensing and removing accident black spots.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Faisal Al-Adsani highlights Gulf Bank's vital role in funding sustainable development at the third Kuwait PPP Conference
Gulf Bank is fully committed to leveraging all its resources to finance projects that create real, positive impact in the lives of Kuwait's citizens. Gulf Bank's General Manager of Corporate Banking, Mr. Faisal Al-Adsani, reaffirmed the Bank's unwavering commitment to supporting Kuwait's Vision 2035 by financing developmental and sustainable projects that drive economic competitiveness, improve quality of life, and create job opportunities. Mr. Al-Adsani delivered these remarks during the third Kuwait Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Conference, held under the theme 'Partnership Projects: A Promising Start to a New Era,' and under the patronage of Her Excellency Eng. Noora Al-Fassam, Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, and Chair of the Higher Committee for PPP Projects. What we have accomplished so far marks only the beginning the best is yet to come,' said Al-Adsani. 'As long as we continue working together in the spirit of collaboration and maintain our optimism for the future, we can achieve even greater milestones.' He emphasized that Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects have become a fundamental pillar in driving Kuwait's comprehensive and sustainable development. Since its establishment in 1961, Gulf Bank has been a key partner in Kuwait's development journey, leveraging its capabilities to finance projects that deliver tangible benefits to the community. The Bank's contributions have consistently supported the country's strategic vision, responding proactively to the changing needs of the country and its people. Mr. Al-Adsani highlighted several key projects Gulf Bank has contributed to financing: Al-Shaheed Park Phase III: More than a public park, it is a national space integrating nature, history, and culture while offering a sophisticated educational and recreational environment. Cultural Infrastructure: Gulf Bank provided financing for the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre and the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre two iconic landmarks that reflect Kuwait's dedication to creativity, knowledge, and the preservation of national identity. The Bank also supported the development of facilities at Kuwait University Shadadiya campus, contributing to the enhancement of the higher education environment. Healthcare Sector: Gulf Bank financed the construction of the new Farwaniya Hospital and the Ahmadi Hospital for the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), supporting the national initiative to modernize healthcare infrastructure and enhance the quality of medical services across the country. Industrial Development: Gulf Bank financed the new headquarters of EQUATE, setting a benchmark in seamlessly integrating real estate development with modern institutional requirements. Transportation and Road Development: Gulf Bank supported major infrastructure projects such as the Al-Wafra and Al-Mutlaa roads, enhancing geographic connectivity and logistics. Government Services: The Bank provided financing for the Ministries Complex, a centralized hub designed to enhance operational efficiency and simplify access to government services for citizens. Major Infrastructure: Gulf Bank contributed to the iconic Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah Causeway, one of Kuwait's modern engineering marvels that connects the country's coasts and symbolizes national ambition and progress. Housing Projects: The Bank supported the Wafra Living residential project in Jabriya as a model for modern living. Additionally, financed 587 residential units and related infrastructure in East Sabah Al-Ahmad City, the Sabah Al-Ahmad City – S3 project featuring a hotel and commercial complex with a distinct Kuwaiti identity, and the J3 residential and commercial project in Jaber Al-Ahmad City. Sports Infrastructure: Gulf Bank financed the new Fahaheel Football Stadium, a significant addition to Kuwait's expanding sports facilities. Al-Adsani concluded, 'These projects are not just numbers or structures they are investments in the people of Kuwait, in their future, and in their quality of life. They reflect the power of collaboration between the public and private sectors, driving us toward new opportunities for sustainable and meaningful partnerships.'
