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Infrastructure for change
Infrastructure is the key to economic development of a state or a nation. It takes high quality civic infrastructure such as well-designed roads, uninterrupted power supply and adequate drinking water to fuel industrial growth. Yet, a focus on infrastructure without a concern for the environment could be disastrous. The ensuing industrial growth and development could well be rendered unsustainable.
“The key to sustainable industrial growth and development lies in developing civic and social infrastructure together. While you build roads and power stations, you also need to ensure there is greenery and environment protection measures alongside”, says Ashok Kheny, Managing Director, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise Ltd (NICE), who is developing the much-awaited Bangalore Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC). Kheny cites the example of his own project - BMIC - the 111-km expressway connecting Bangalore and Mysore. “Over 7 lakh saplings are being raised along this route. We have a dedicated team of erstwhile farmers just to take care of these trees. The idea is to ensure adequate flora to absorb the vehicular emissions along the corridor, and thus make it that much more healthy”.
The BMIC project will be a landmark case in development with an eye on environment. The corridor, with the five planned townships, will be home to some one million people who will find employment there. “Each township will have its own sewage treatment plant and a comprehensive solid waste management plan. So while we have taken all aspects needed to make them efficient as commercial centres into account in the plan, we have also ensured living here will be healthy, comfortable and convenient”, explains Kheny.
MYTHIL G. NIRVAN
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