Sterlite Power Deploys Helicopters for Mumbai Urja Marg Project

02 Jun 2023 CW Team

The aerial operations will involve the transportation of approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of material over a period of two months. Sterlite Power will use the AS 350 B3 lightweight helicopter, which can carry up to 1,000kg per sortie, to transport heavy equipment and materials to multiple locations around Mumbai. A dedicated 13-acre helicopter yard has been constructed to support these operations and facilitate the loading and operation of the helicopters.

The Mumbai Urja Marg project is a key part of the Indian government's plans to meet the growing electricity demand in Mumbai. The project is designated as a national project and is closely monitored by the Prime Minister's Office through the PRAGATI portal. Once operational, the project will have the capacity to transmit an additional 2,000MW of power to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Commenting on the use of innovative technology, Manish Agarwal, Director & CEO – India Transmission at Sterlite Power, said: "The implementation of aerial operations for MUML is a proactive step that will help to speed up project execution by reducing material delivery times. Sterlite Power is committed to using technology to achieve positive development. Through these technological interventions, we aim to address the constraints of time, space, and capital, ensuring the timely completion of challenging projects."

Sterlite Power has a track record of introducing global best practices in the Indian power transmission sector, including the pioneering use of helicranes for a mega project in Kashmir. This latest initiative follows a similar achievement in the NER-II project, where helicopters were used to transport heavy materials.

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Sterlite Power, a leading private sector power transmission infrastructure developer, has started aerial operations to speed up the construction of its flagship Mumbai Urja Marg Project (MUML). The company is using lightweight helicopters to overcome terrain challenges and improve the efficiency of material transportation, which will help to complete the 400kV transmission corridor connecting Padgha and Khargar more quickly. The aerial operations will involve the transportation of approximately 3,000 metric tonnes of material over a period of two months. Sterlite Power will use the AS 350 B3 lightweight helicopter, which can carry up to 1,000kg per sortie, to transport heavy equipment and materials to multiple locations around Mumbai. A dedicated 13-acre helicopter yard has been constructed to support these operations and facilitate the loading and operation of the helicopters. The Mumbai Urja Marg project is a key part of the Indian government's plans to meet the growing electricity demand in Mumbai. The project is designated as a national project and is closely monitored by the Prime Minister's Office through the PRAGATI portal. Once operational, the project will have the capacity to transmit an additional 2,000MW of power to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Commenting on the use of innovative technology, Manish Agarwal, Director & CEO – India Transmission at Sterlite Power, said: The implementation of aerial operations for MUML is a proactive step that will help to speed up project execution by reducing material delivery times. Sterlite Power is committed to using technology to achieve positive development. Through these technological interventions, we aim to address the constraints of time, space, and capital, ensuring the timely completion of challenging projects. Sterlite Power has a track record of introducing global best practices in the Indian power transmission sector, including the pioneering use of helicranes for a mega project in Kashmir. This latest initiative follows a similar achievement in the NER-II project, where helicopters were used to transport heavy materials. Also Read Govt reviews the performance of NCL in Varanasi Government of Jharkhand Invites Bids for W/S of Road in Giridih

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