Mumbai's Road Repair Revolution: IIT-B's Concrete Polymer Solution
Mumbai's Road Repair Revolution: IIT-B's Concrete Polymer Solution
Amid Mumbai's perennial battle against potholes and road cracks, a promising solution emerges from the corridors of IIT Bombay. The premier institute proposes utilising concrete polymer for swift and durable road repairs.
This innovative approach, if adopted by the BMC, could revolutionise the city's infrastructure maintenance. Pioneered by Prof. Rishabh Jain and his team at IIT-B's Department of Civil Engineering, the concrete polymer promises a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional repair methods.
By combining concrete with polymers, the material becomes more ..
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Dana India's Gajanan Gandhe receives service award
Dana India is delighted to announce that Gajanan Gandhe, the Country Head and Vice President, has been bestowed with the Distinguished Service Award at the prestigious Indian institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). This esteemed recognition was presented during the institute?s Annual Alumni Day held recently at VMCC on the campus.
Gajanan Gandhe, a graduate in Civil Engineering from the class of 1986, received the esteemed Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements. Beyond excelling in his chosen field, Mr. Gandhe has played a vital and enduring ro..
GIS mapping of all National Highways to be completed soon
The government announced its intention to complete GIS mapping of all National Highways with the aim of enhancing planning, execution, and monitoring processes.
It was conveyed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) that project implementing units of various agencies, including the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), were instructed to indicate their jurisdiction on a dashboard.
The primary goal of this standard operating procedure (SOP) was t..
Highway Construction Accelerates Despite Election Season
Highway construction in India has not slowed down during the current election season, according to officials. Instead, there has been a noticeable acceleration in road infrastructure projects across the country.
Authorities highlight that the construction momentum has been maintained despite the electoral activities, underscoring the government's commitment to advancing infrastructure development. This proactive approach aims to enhance connectivity, facilitate economic growth, and improve transportation efficiency nationwide.
The surge in highway construction activity reflects s..