IPSCDL Nears Completion of Smart City Infrastructure in Ribandar, Panaji

17 Apr 2024 CW Team

The Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL) announced significant progress in the completion of infrastructure works in Ribandar, Panaji, under the Smart City Mission. With more than 90% of the overall project completed, efforts are underway to finalize the remaining tasks within the committed deadline.

Under the project titled 'Development of Smart Ribandar with operations and maintenance of selected facilities', the IPSCDL-appointed contractor is focusing on enhancing sanitation by constructing a network of new sewerage and drainage lines. Additionally, the development of internal roads with bituminisation and the creation of footpaths with kerbs are also underway to improve accessibility and mobility within the area.

A senior official from IPSCDL emphasized, Substantial progress has been achieved in the ongoing Ribandar infrastructure development, with completion rates ranging from 75% to 95%. We remain dedicated to creating a sustainable urban center in Ribandar under the Smart City initiative.

The Smart City Mission projects in Ribandar exemplify collaborative efforts aimed at realizing the Smart City vision. As Ribandar evolves, it serves as a testament to the significance of collaboration and innovation in urban development.

The IPSCDL is investing approximately Rs 69 crore in these development endeavors, reflecting the commitment to fostering sustainable and resilient urban spaces.

Infrastructure Energy

17 Dec 2025

Vedanta Aluminium Uses 1.57 bn Units of Green Energy in FY25

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recently reported consumption of 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap. The company also achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity compared to FY21, reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition. During FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term power purchase agreements, strengthening its strategy to source nearly 1,500 MW of renewable power over the lon..

Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Makaibari Tea Estate

EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, has announced the signing of a management agreement to develop an Oberoi luxury resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The project marks a key milestone in the Group’s long-term strategy of creating distinctive hospitality experiences in rare and environmentally significant locations. Established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the world’s oldest tea estates and is globally recognised for its Himalayan landscape, primary forests and exceptional biodiversity. Spread across 1,236 acres, the estate houses one of the world�..

GHV Infra Secures Rs 1.09 Bn EPC Order in Jamshedpur

GHV Infra Projects Ltd, a fast-growing EPC company in India’s infrastructure and construction sector, has recently secured a Rs 1.09 billion work order in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Awarded by a reputed group entity, the contract covers end-to-end civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with high-quality finishing works for a large building development. The project will be executed over a 30-month period, with defined benchmarks for quality, safety and timely delivery. The order strengthens GHV Infra’s footprint in Jamshedpur, a key industrial hub known fo..