Does India have the 2nd largest road network in the world?
Here are some truths…Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council unravels some disturbing facts…
Recently there was a lot of chest thumping around India having the second longest road network in the world. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that India had the second largest road network in the world, with about 63.32 lakh km of roads as of March 2019. I dug further and found an update from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which is the second largest in the world. True. But the categories..
RAHSTA Expo 2024 launched
“The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24 - the second highest achievement! In 2020-21 a record 13,327 kms were constructed, the highest so far. The experience of a well-constructed road is no accident but a badly constructed one can cause many,” said Pratap Padode, Founder, FIRST Construction Council (FCC), at the launch of a road show - 14th Roads and Highways Sustainable Technologies and Advancement [RAHSTA] Expo, which will be held from 9-10 October 2024 at Jio Convention Ce..
RAHSTA to showcase cutting-edge road construction tech, says NCC Director
Revolutionizing Concrete Infrastructure: Ajax Engineering's Milestone
Ajax Engineering, a pioneering force in the construction industry, has reached a monumental achievement by becoming the first to export slip-form pavers, a cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionize concrete infrastructure projects worldwide.
With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Ajax Engineering's slip-form pavers represent a quantum leap in the construction of concrete infrastructure. These state-of-the-art machines enable the seamless and precise pouring of concrete, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in project execution.
Designed to meet ..
RDC Concrete announces partnership with BITS Pilani
RDC Concrete (India), India?s leading and largest manufacturer and supplier of ready mix concrete, has signed an MOU with Birla Institute of Technology & Science?Pilani (BITS Pilani), focused on offering MBA and B.Tech programmes for the members of its staff. This strategic association aspires to contribute towards the enhancement of the overall skills and career possibilities for the employees of RDC, apart from fulfilling societal aspirations of employees seeking degrees.
The affiliation between the two renowned entities is outlined to enable RDC employees to obtain access to MBA and..