NCB And DTU Sign MoU To Boost Construction Skills

06 Apr 2026 CW Team

The collaboration is intended to enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector and to support development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country. It is expected to strengthen technical capabilities and institutional collaboration within India’s construction ecosystem. The MoU identifies training programmes, research projects and workshops as priority areas to translate scientific advances into practical applications.

The memorandum was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar of Delhi Technological University, in the presence of the vice chancellor and senior representatives from the council on March 30, 2026 at Delhi Technological University in New Delhi. Present officials included the vice chancellor, joint director and secretarial and managerial heads from technical and commercial divisions, who will support implementation of collaborative activities. The institutions will establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and for periodic review of outcomes.

The partnership will seek to integrate academic curricula with industry requirements, expand practical training and create pathways for professional development and capacity building across urban and rural projects. It will also encourage innovation in materials and construction methods that address climate resilience and resource efficiency while responding to regulatory and market needs. Stakeholders will be able to access shared facilities and expertise as projects move from research to field application.

The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delhi Technological University (DTU) to strengthen research–academia collaboration in India’s cement and construction sector. The partnership will promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies and enable training for students, professionals and stakeholders. It will facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry and aim to disseminate best practices and technical expertise. The collaboration is intended to enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector and to support development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country. It is expected to strengthen technical capabilities and institutional collaboration within India’s construction ecosystem. The MoU identifies training programmes, research projects and workshops as priority areas to translate scientific advances into practical applications. The memorandum was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar of Delhi Technological University, in the presence of the vice chancellor and senior representatives from the council on March 30, 2026 at Delhi Technological University in New Delhi. Present officials included the vice chancellor, joint director and secretarial and managerial heads from technical and commercial divisions, who will support implementation of collaborative activities. The institutions will establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and for periodic review of outcomes. The partnership will seek to integrate academic curricula with industry requirements, expand practical training and create pathways for professional development and capacity building across urban and rural projects. It will also encourage innovation in materials and construction methods that address climate resilience and resource efficiency while responding to regulatory and market needs. Stakeholders will be able to access shared facilities and expertise as projects move from research to field application.

Infrastructure Urban

27 Apr 2026

Narayanan G Appointed CEO of Athaang Infrastructure

Athaang Infrastructure Private Limited has appointed Mr Narayanan G as its Chief Executive Officer. He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in infrastructure investments, with more than $3 billion in capital deployment across roads, ports, logistics, energy and healthcare.Before joining Athaang, he served as Partner and Head – Transportation at IDFC Alternatives / Global Infrastructure Partners India. In this role, he contributed across the investment lifecycle, including fundraising, deal origination, portfolio management and successful exits.Mr Narayanan has also been involved in ..

Equipment

27 Apr 2026

Herrenknecht TBM Cleared for Mumbai Water Tunnel Project

Afcons Infrastructure, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group company, has cleared the factory acceptance tests for a Herrenknecht Gripper tunnel boring machine (TBM) with a diameter of 5.33 m. The machine will be deployed for the 7.2 km Bhiwandi–Thane water tunnel project connecting Kasheli to Mulund (Bhiwandi to Octroi Naka).The project is expected to strengthen Mumbai’s existing water transport network and help increase fresh water supply for millions of residents. Designed for hard rock excavation, the Gripper TBM is built for high performance, precision and reliability.The entire 7.2 km tunnel dr..

Infrastructure Transport

25 Apr 2026

Sector 51-52 Metro skywalk in Noida remains shut despite being ready for over a year

Thousands of commuters travelling between Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) Sector 52 station and Noida Metro Rail Corporation’s (NMRC) Sector 51 station continue to face daily inconvenience as the 300-metre air-conditioned skywalk connecting the two stations remains closed, despite being completed over a year ago, according to a report.The Noida Metro Rail Corporation built the foot overbridge to enable a seamless interchange between the Delhi Metro and Noida Metro networks. However, pending finishing work and a structural obstruction have delayed its opening.Krishna Karunesh, Chief E..