India's Infrastructure Revolution: Embracing Sustainable Tunnelling Technology
Key Ideas
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces massive tunnel projects worth Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 lakh crore over the next decade to boost India's infrastructure.
- Focus on reducing construction costs without compromising quality through the use of sustainable fuels like hydrogen and technologies from European countries.
- Inauguration of Centre of Excellence for Tunnelling and Underground Construction at MIT-WPU to support advanced research and training in underground construction technologies.
- International Workshop on sustainable tunnelling brings together global experts and highlights the importance of innovation and commitment for India's self-reliance in infrastructure development.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled plans for tunnel projects worth Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 lakh crore over the next 10 years, emphasizing the role of tunnels in India's infrastructure. The focus is on cost reduction without compromising quality, advocating for sustainable fuels like hydrogen. He highlighted the need for research and training due to India's diverse geology, offering ministry support. MIT-WPU inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Tunnelling and Underground Construction, aiming for advanced research and training. The International Workshop on 'Sustainable Tunnelling for Better Life' facilitated global expert collaboration and emphasized self-reliance through innovation in infrastructure development.