Nothing is so fundamental to the health of a nation as its infrastructure-the foundation of all economic activity. Yet, all is not bleak. Over the last decade, there has been much progress. Our national highways have grown from 91,287 km to 146,145 km; we now have 148 airports instead of 74; our solar generation capacity has risen from 2.63 GW to 66.78 GW; from around 350 startups, we now have over 90,000 of them; the Indian stock market capitalisation has increased from about $1.6 trillion to roughly $3.9 trillion.
Industry expert and thought leader Pratap Padode reviews the last twenty-five years of the sector, analysing hits and misses. He presents the narrative behind the numbers the policies, challenges and successes that shaped India's economic landscape-and looks to the future with informed and insightful policy recommendations.
Whether you're a policy enthusiast, a student of urban development or simply curious about India's growth story, Tarmac to Towers is a compelling chronicle of how strategic decisions and visionary leadership can pave the way for a nation's advancement.
Indeed, infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth. Encompassing a gamut of aspects-from real estate to transportation, construction, smart cities, utilities-it is an umbrella whose whole is much greater than the sum of its parts, jumpstarting growth and employment and transforming quality of life. And today, it is a mantra in India, with metros, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and rural areas voting and vying for infrastructure and development.
Infrastructure is the enabler of the fulfilment of potential. Today, it is also a call for a right of 'equal opportunity'. Some citizens may have access to electricity 24/7, road access to reach markets easily, access to fast internet, good education institutions and healthcare centres. Such people would have an unfair advantage over others who do not have these facilities. Access to coaching in cricket today can give you a shot at getting into the Indian Premier League. Access to a video camera may allow a teenager to become a sensation on YouTube or Instagram. Having a train stop at a small village station may open a flood of opportunities for farmers who need to take a long, winding and often treacherous road to reach city markets. More and more governments are now becoming accountable to their citizens for providing infrastructure as a basic right.
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