CONSTRUCTION WORLD Person of the Year 2023- Public sector
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CONSTRUCTION WORLD Person of the Year 2023- Public sector

Radheshyam Mopalwar, IAS (Retd),Vice-Chairman & Managing Director,Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.In the world of administration and infrastructure development, few individuals stand out as prominently as Radheshyam Mopalwar. He...

Radheshyam Mopalwar, IAS (Retd),Vice-Chairman & Managing Director,Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.In the world of administration and infrastructure development, few individuals stand out as prominently as Radheshyam Mopalwar. He embarked on a career with the Government of India in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in 1982, later transitioning to Deputy Collector in Maharashtra in 1983.  A seasoned IAS officer, he retired in 2018, only to be reappointed by the Government of Maharashtra to spearhead the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) as its Vice Chairman and Managing Director. His return was driven by an ambitious mission – overseeing the completion of the government's flagship project, the Samruddhi Mahamarg, a monumental 701 km expressway linking Nagpur to Mumbai.He has vast administrative experience behind him and has executed prestigious projects like Gur-ta-Gaddi at Nanded between 2005-09 when he was Collector of the Nanded District, revived the Nanded District Central Cooperative Bank and contributed to the development of Nanded City. He has a passion to contribute to policymaking and furthering the welfare of weaker sections of society. As the Director of the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency, he left an indelible mark with his contributions to groundwater management and in drafting the Groundwater Legislation, which stands as the prevailing law governing groundwater today.He was instrumental in establishing the Information Technology Department of the Government of Maharashtra and driving computerisation efforts in Mantralaya and government offices statewide.In Shri Radheshyam Mopalwar, we find a true visionary, a dynamic leader who continues to leave an indelible mark on the infrastructure and administrative landscape of India.

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Coal Ministry Achieves Milestones under Special Campaign 5.0

The Ministry of Coal and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have achieved notable milestones under the Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness, operational efficiency, and sustainability across the coal sector. During the implementation phase from 2–31 October 2025, over 1,205 sites were cleaned, covering 68,04,087 sq ft, nearing the target of 82,51,511 sq ft. Scrap disposal of 5,813 MT against a target of 8,678 MT generated Rs 228.7 million in revenue. In addition, 1,11,248 physical and 30,331 electronic files were reviewed, with 74,123 weeded out or closed. Key initiatives showc..

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Infrastructure Energy

Vesting Orders Issued for Three Coal Blocks under Commercial Auctions

The Ministry of Coal’s Nominated Authority has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks under commercial coal block auctions on 23 October 2025. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for these mines were earlier signed on 21 August 2025. The three blocks include Rajgamar Dipside (Deavnara), Tangardihi North, and Mahuagarhi. Of these, two are partially explored while one is fully explored, with a combined peak rated capacity of around 1 MTPA and geological reserves of approximately 1,484.41 million tonnes. These mines are expected to generate annual revenue of abou..

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Infrastructure Urban

TEC, IIT-Hyderabad Partner to Boost 6G and Telecom Standards

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) for joint research and technical collaboration in advanced telecom technologies and standardisation. The partnership focuses on developing India-specific standards and test frameworks for next-generation networks, including 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs). It also aims to enhance India’s participation in international standardisation f..

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