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Indian road construction faces 7-10% slowdown in FY25
India allocates Rs 20 million per km for China border road construction
The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), which had been approved by the government on February 15, 2023, aimed at improving infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China. It was stated that the goal of that project was to enhance the lives of people in 2,967 villages spread out over 46 border blocks in 19 districts in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh. It was further mentioned that the main objective of the VVP was to deter people from leaving border towns, elevate living standards, and bolster border security by maintaining a pop..
NPP orders NHIDCL to prioritise Kohima-Jessami road construction
The National People's Party (NPP) in Phek district, Nagaland is urging the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) to prioritise construction on the Kohima-Jessami road.
The party highlighted the critical need for progress, particularly on the stretch between Chakhaba and Kikruma. This section serves as a vital link for Phek and several other districts in Nagaland. Despite awarding the project to M/s Ratna Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. with a January 5th, 2024 deadline, there seems to be a lack of visible construction activity. The NPP unit is calling on the con..
Does India have the 2nd largest road network in the world?
Here are some truths…Pratap Padode, President, FIRST Construction Council unravels some disturbing facts…
Recently there was a lot of chest thumping around India having the second longest road network in the world. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha that India had the second largest road network in the world, with about 63.32 lakh km of roads as of March 2019. I dug further and found an update from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways that India has about 66.71 lakh km of road network, which is the second largest in the world. True. But the categories..
GMC Invests Rs.580 Mn in Road Dust Machines
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has allocated ?580 million to acquire two additional machines aimed at sweeping road dust. This investment underscores GMC's commitment to improving cleanliness and air quality in the city.
The newly procured machines are part of GMC's efforts to enhance its fleet of equipment dedicated to road cleaning activities. With the purchase of these machines, GMC aims to intensify its efforts in addressing dust pollution, a significant concern for residents and commuters in Guwahati.
The machines are equipped with advanced technology designed to e..
GMC Invests Rs.580 Mn in Road Dust Machines
Residents in Dehradun have raised questions and expressed scepticism regarding the proposed widening project for Sahastradhara Road. The project, aimed at widening the road to accommodate increased traffic, has faced criticism and scrutiny from local residents concerned about its potential impact on the environment and surrounding areas.
The Sahastradhara Road widening project has sparked debate among residents, with some questioning the necessity and feasibility of the initiative. Critics argue that widening the road may lead to the loss of trees, green spaces, and heritage structures ..
