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Getting Back on TRACK…

The Maharashtra Assembly Election results have once again enthused Published by:
the India Inc and given them a ray of hope for the much-awaited Highland Media Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
growth uptick. The thumping majority of NDA is looked upon by industry Registered Office:
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leaders as a great positive sign to fast track some of the most sought- 609, 6 Floor, Swastik Chambers, Sion-Trombay
after infrastructure projects. In fact, if the recent news updates are Road, Chembur (East), Mumbai – 400 071.
an indication, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Tel: 022-25271902
chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved three significant Editor: Shrirang Krishnan
railway projects, totaling an investment of Rs 7,927 crore. The projects editor@constructionopportunities.in
include the construction of the Jalgaon-Manmad fourth line (160 km),
the Bhusawal-Khandwa third and fourth lines (131 km), and the Prayagraj Assistant Editor: Prerna Sharma
(Iradatganj)-Manikpur third line (84 km). This project is going to have edit@constructionopportunities.in
a significant impact on the infrastructural landscape of Maharashtra.
According to government officials, these projects are part of the PM- Chief Executive Officer: V Anand
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Gati Shakti National Master Plan, which promotes integrated and multi-
modal connectivity. Creative Designer & Coordinator:
Asif Padwekar
In another interesting update, the Indian Railways is set to trial its first coordinator@constructionopportunities.in
hydrogen-powered train this December. The trial run will take place
on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, covering a distance of 90 km. For Subscription:
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is designed to run at speeds up to 140 km per hour. It uses fuel cells Press Releases:
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vapor as the only emission. This aligns with Indian Railways’ goal of
achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
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comes to developing a world-class infrastructure… The Department Construction Opportunities holds no responsibility
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Highlighting the problem of fast deteriorating road conditions
at a recent event, Union minister Nitin Gadkari informed that the The information on products and projects on
government has decided to double the ‘defect liability period’ to 10 offer is being provided for the reference of the
years for contractors of engineering, procurement and construction readers. However, readers are cautioned to
(EPC) projects. Currently, under EPC projects, the responsibility for make inquiries and take decisions on purchase
maintenance of national highways lies with the government after the or investment after consulting experts on the
defect liability period (5 years) is over. subject. CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES holds no
responsibility for any decision taken by readers on
the basis of information provided herein.
All these crucial developments set the agenda for the next few years’
growth roadmap and provide a huge fillip to construction stakeholders
and allied segments to chart their trajectory! FOR DIGITAL EDITION LOG ON TO:
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