A steel plant is in the pipeline for Maharashtra; Atram

22 Jul 2024 CW Team

Dharmarao Baba Atram, minister for the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sees Gadchiroli as the state's future "steel city, "as multiple plants are in the pipeline." Atram made the following announcement during the laying of the foundation stone for the steel factory owned by Surjagad Ispat Ltd: "One more big steel plant is likely to start its operations in Gadchiroli in August or September." According to Atram, there is sufficient material in the Surjagad mines to supply three or four steel companies. The Surjagad facility would employ thousands of people in the area. By 2030, the project would be finished in its entirety, he stated.

About 250 acres of the Aheri MLA's property were donated for the Surjagad company's project. "Creating jobs for young people in the area is the only goal," he declared. According to the minister, the government is dedicated to protecting the environment while building the infrastructure needed for these initiatives. He stated, "In the past, material taken out of the Gadchiroli mines was transported to Raipur, Chandrapur, and other locations for processing." Letters of appointment were given to sixteen security personnel. The steel factory gave out schoolbooks to children and ambulances to the community.

(Source: TOI)

Infrastructure Transport

06 Feb 2026

Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Consultancy Contract Awarded

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded the first construction-related consultancy contract for the Lucknow Metro East West Corridor to a joint venture of AYESA Ingenieria Arquitectura SAU and AYESA India Pvt Ltd. The firm was declared the lowest bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant contract for Lucknow Metro Line-2 under Phase 1B and the contract was recommended following the financial bid. The contract is valued at Rs 159.0 million (mn), covering design services for the corridor. Lucknow Metro Line-2 envisages the construction of an 11.165 kilometre corridor connecting Cha..

Div Com Kashmir Urges Fast Tracking Of Jhelum Water Transport Project

The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir has called for the fast-tracking of the Jhelum water transport project, urging district administrations and relevant agencies to accelerate planning and clearances. In a meeting convened at the divisional headquarters, the commissioner instructed officials from irrigation, public health engineering and municipal departments to prioritise the project and coordinate survey and design work. The directive emphasised removal of administrative bottlenecks and close monitoring to ensure timely mobilisation of resources and contractors. Officials were told to in..

Interarch Reports Strong Q3 And Nine Month Results

Interarch Building Solutions Limited reported unaudited results for the third quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording strong revenue growth driven by execution and a robust order book. Net revenue for the third quarter rose by 43.7 per cent to Rs 5.225 billion (bn), compared with Rs 3.636 bn a year earlier, reflecting heightened demand in pre-engineered building projects. The company’s total order book as at 31 January 2026 stood at Rs 16.85 bn, supporting near-term visibility. EBITDA excluding other income for the quarter increased by 43.2 per cent to Rs 503 million (mn),..