NBCC & Paradip Port Authority join forces for Construction Projects

17 Jul 2023 CW Team

On July 12, 2023, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between NBCC (National Buildings Construction Corporation) and Paradip Port Authority (PPA) for various renovation and construction projects. The agreement aimed at uplifting and renovating the PPA Administrative Building, Jawahar Guest House, and Aquarium of PPA. Additionally, the MoU included provisions for the renovation, construction, and safety audit of 4,468 structures.

The signing ceremony took place in the presence of notable individuals, including PL Haranadh, IRTS, Chairman of Paradip Port Authority, Nilabh Dasgupta, Deputy Chairman of Paradip Port Authority, along with other officials. Himanshu Rout, Chief Engineer of PPA, and Rakesh Narayan Sinha, General Manager (Engineering) from NBCC, were the signatories of the MoU.

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