Udaipur-Ahmedabad h'way gets nod from FAC
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

Udaipur-Ahmedabad h'way gets nod from FAC

In a major relief to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in Rajasthan, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) on February 4 granted clearance for widening of the Kishangarh-Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway. With the approval, work on the project is expected to begin soon.

The Committee, the statutory body for advising on forest clearances, has given the long pending nod for diversion of 78 hectare of forest land to widen the Kishangarh-Udaipur- Ahmedabad section of NH 79A, NH 79, NH 76 and NH8 from four lane to six lane in favour of NHAI.

The approval was granted after the concessionaire in the project, GMR, terminated its contract in the absence of forest clearance. A meeting was held on January 22 and the decision was finally taken on February 4 on the issue. The formal letter will be issued soon. The Ministry included certain mandatory provisions along with the permission but later even those were waived off.

Now, it is expected momentum in the project and are hopeful that GMR too will reconsider its decision, a senior NHAI official said. From the project, the authority will earn a revenue of Rs 636 crore annually, which is scheduled to increase 5 per cent every successive year.

India's first mega highway project was marred with a lot of controversies. The apathy shown by the Forest Department officials of Rajasthan government in passing the file to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) was slated to be prime reason for delay. The state government submitted its report on tree counting and inspection of the area to the ministry after sleeping over it for more than 15 months.

In a major relief to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) in Rajasthan, the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) on February 4 granted clearance for widening of the Kishangarh-Udaipur-Ahmedabad highway. With the approval, work on the project is expected to begin soon. The Committee, the statutory body for advising on forest clearances, has given the long pending nod for diversion of 78 hectare of forest land to widen the Kishangarh-Udaipur- Ahmedabad section of NH 79A, NH 79, NH 76 and NH8 from four lane to six lane in favour of NHAI. The approval was granted after the concessionaire in the project, GMR, terminated its contract in the absence of forest clearance. A meeting was held on January 22 and the decision was finally taken on February 4 on the issue. The formal letter will be issued soon. The Ministry included certain mandatory provisions along with the permission but later even those were waived off. Now, it is expected momentum in the project and are hopeful that GMR too will reconsider its decision, a senior NHAI official said. From the project, the authority will earn a revenue of Rs 636 crore annually, which is scheduled to increase 5 per cent every successive year. India's first mega highway project was marred with a lot of controversies. The apathy shown by the Forest Department officials of Rajasthan government in passing the file to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) was slated to be prime reason for delay. The state government submitted its report on tree counting and inspection of the area to the ministry after sleeping over it for more than 15 months.

Next Story
Real Estate

Della, Hiranandani & Krisala unveil Rs 11 billion themed township in Pune

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Della Resorts & Adventure has partnered with Hiranandani Communities and Krisala Developers to develop a Rs 11 billion racecourse-themed township in North Hinjewadi, Pune. Based on Della’s proprietary CDDMO™ model, the hospitality-led, design-driven project aims to deliver up to 9 per cent returns—significantly higher than the typical 3 per cent in residential real estate.Spanning 40 acres within a 105-acre master plan, the mega township will feature an 8-acre racecourse and international polo club, 128 private villa plots, 112 resort residences, a ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Hansgrohe unveils LavaPura Element S e-toilets in India

Hansgrohe India has launched its latest innovation, the LavaPura Element S e-toilet series, introducing a new standard in hygiene-focused, smart bathroom solutions tailored for Indian homes and high-end hospitality spaces.Blending German engineering with minimalist aesthetics, the LavaPura Element S combines intuitive features with advanced hygiene technology. The series is designed for easy installation and optimal performance under Indian conditions, reinforcing the brand’s focus on functional elegance and modern convenience.“With evolving consumer preferences, smart bathrooms are no lon..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

HCC Net Profit Stands at Rs 2.28 Billion for Q4 FY25

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) reported a standalone net profit of Rs 2.28 billion in Q4 FY25, a sharp increase from Rs 388 million in Q4 FY24. Standalone revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 13.30 billion, compared to Rs 14.28 billion in Q4 FY24. For the full fiscal year, the company reported a standalone net profit of Rs 849 million, down from Rs 1.79 billion in FY24. Standalone revenue for FY25 was Rs 48.01 billion, compared to Rs 50.43 billion in the previous year.Consolidated revenue for Q4 FY25 stood at Rs 13.74 billion, and for FY25 at Rs 56.03 billion, down from Rs 17.73 billion i..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?