About the Power & Infrastructure Committee:
Bombay Chamber is in the process of rejuvenating the committee with aims to address issues concerning all stakeholders including Railways, Road, Power, Housing and Realty, Civic infrastructure. “Urban innovation” is one such theme for the year 2023-24. The committee shall also look at the priorities areas mentioned in the National Infrastructure Pipeline document published by Government of India for deciding the forthcoming year’s theme.
The committee as well as the verticals within shall have the “Corporate sector” as an important component and stakeholder.
Vision
Facilitate a competitive environment and address critical issues for effective planning and holistic development of Infrastructure across all sectors.
Mission
- Influence Union Government’s policy for the Indian industry to be globally competitive, through studied and well researched strategy papers
- Proactively engage with Regulators in matters concerning the Infrastructure (including State and Municipal Authorities)
- Provide a platform to facilitate interaction between different stakeholders
- Prepare representations on critical issues based industry deliberations and address the concerns of constituent members
- Address critical issues in the areas of planning, technology, energy efficiency and environment management
- Engage with the Government for enabling infrastructure development, attracting investments and trade
Sectors in focus
- Urban Infrastructure
- Urban Innovation
- Technology Infrastructure
- Sustainability
Modus Operandi
- Stakeholder engagement meetings
- Representations to various regulatory bodies (including municipal authorities)
- Promote best practices and innovation through seminars, conferences, awareness sessions and trainings
Glimpses of the Past Activities
Year | Activity | Theme |
2020-21 | Webinar | Real estate: Cracking the Complexities (26 Feb, 2021) |
2017-18 | Interaction | Infrastructure Innovation Series – Trench Shoring, |
2015-16 | Seminar | Mumbai Urban Observatory Workshop (5 & 6 Dec 2016) in partnership with UK Research Council and University of Nottingham |
2010-11 | Presentation | Direct Tax Code- Impact on Infrastructure industry |
2010-11 | Presentation | Position Papers on Water Supply, Sanitation, Rapid Transportation and Rental Market Development |
2009-10 | Presentation | Budget Implications for Infrastructure industry |
2009-10 | Meeting | Australian Infrastructure Mission to India |
2008-09 | Seminar | Housing and Commercial Property Development |
2007-08 | Interaction | Meeting with MCGM reg. Holistic Planning for MMR |
2007-08 | Conference | Holistic Planning for Indian Cities |
2006-07 | Conference | The Future of Indian Cities |
2006-07 | Interaction | Creating Urban Spaces for Rapidly Industrialising India |
2005-06 | Conference | Urban Renewal – Learning for Mumbai |
Broad agenda of the Committee is as follows:
- Actively respond to regulatory changes and continuous liaison with stakeholders and government agencies.
- Proactively advocate for operational & cost efficiency in the infrastructure sector.
- Interactive meetings with senior Government officials.
- Conduct events for awareness, training & networking
Chairman
Mr. Amit Kekare
Power & Infrastructure Committee Bombay Chamber,
Vice President – Head of eMobility, Siemens Ltd
Co-Chairman
Mr. Shrinath Rao
Power & Infrastructure Committee Bombay Chamber,
Sr VP and Head – L&T Transportation Infrastructure Business,
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Members
Mr. Yatindra Borkar
Vice President- Mega Projects Asia (AM/I) Senior Project SCOUT – Integrated Project Management Team BASF Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh
Sr. Vice President
Reliance Industries Limited
Mr. Ajith Kaliyath
Urban Chair Professor
Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA)
Mr. Sudhir Khare
Sr EVP & Head – Property & Energy
Tata AIG General Insurance Co. Ltd
Mr. Deepesh Salgia
Director – Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate
Committee Secretariat Details
Mr. Pravin Rane
Tel : 022 61200219, Mobile : 9594971479
Email : pravin.rane@bombaychamber.com
Ms. Minal Khadilkar
Tel : 022 61200237
Email : minal.khadilkar@bombaychamber.com