May 18, 2023: The government was developing a policy to utilise municipal waste in road construction, road and transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on March 17. This would be an innovative solution to waste management and save money, he added. The minister was speaking at industry body Ficci’s International Conference on Tunnel Construction.
There was a need for quality control in tunnelling projects nationwide, said the minister emphasising the importance of managing costs without compromising standards. “There is a huge potential for tunnelling in India,” said the minister, emphasising the need for professional sector study.
Gadkari advocated for a transparent, time-bound, result-oriented and corruption-free system, insisting on the need for liberal, technical and financial qualifications. “This approach aims to ensure that India’s tunnel projects meet and exceed global standards, utilising innovative practices and cutting-edge technology,” he said.
India currently boasts around 1,641 ongoing tunnelling projects spanning nearly 3,445 km. Landmark projects include the Atal Tunnel, certified by the Guiness Book of World Records as the longest tunnel at an altitude above 10,000-foot worldwide, and the Zojila Tunnel, projected to become the longest tunnel in Asia upon completion.
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