May 05, 2022 Rs 776-crore projects to clear 25.3MT Delhi waste Holding a a review of the ongoing biomining project of the three landfill sites in the city, the Union government said that it plans to deploy an independent agency to study the monitoring mechanisms and share the best practices to expedite the landfill clearing project. In a statement, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) further stated that the Centre has approved projects worth Rs 776 crores to clear 25. 3 million metric tonnes of waste in Delhi under the second phase Swachh Bharat Mission (urban). “It was also decided that MoHUA would deploy an independent agency to study the monitoring mechanisms carried out in cities including at Delhi and share the best practices of incorporating high quality monitoring at sites,” said a statement issued by the Union ministry. The three landfills in the national capital together hold over 28 million tonnes of legacy waste.
May 05, 2022 CPWD & DMRC to construct underground metro loop corridor The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and DMRC will jointly construct an Underground Metro loop corridor in the Central Vista. DMRC will be responsible for planning and execution of system works of Underground Metro in the Redevelopment of Central Vista. The government told Parliament that it will not increase the expected cost of the project as the Metro connectivity is a part of the overall master plan. An official said that bids have been received and the lowest bidder has quoted an amount of around Rs 1,119 crore, 3.50 per cent less than the Rs 1,160-crore cost estimated by the CPWD for executing the Central Vista Redevelopment project. "Usually the lowest bidder is awarded the contract and the Board of Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will decide on awarding the tender in the next few days," an official said. The CPWD had estimated the cost of construction and maintenance of the Executive Enclave at Rs 1,160.17 crore. The Executive Enclave will come up on the south side of the South Block in plot number 36/38 in the high-security Lutyens Delhi.
May 05, 2022 Proposals to Establish Renewable Energy Equipment The Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) have issued an expression of interest (EoI) from state governments and special purpose vehicles (SPV) in partnership with state governments to set up manufacturing zones for power and renewable energy equipment. The zones will include manufacturing units to produce power and renewable energy equipment with a total financial outlay of Rs 10 billion. The project’s duration is five years – FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. The proposed funding of Rs 10 billion for the three manufacturing zones has been kept flexible to support a common infrastructure and testing facility with a ceiling of Rs 4 billion for one manufacturing zone. The expression of interest is to invite bidders to set up one brownfield manufacturing zone for power and renewable energy equipment. The last day to submit the proposals is June 8, 2022. If the successful bidder is a state government, it must form an SPV within one month after receiving in-principle approval from the project steering committee.
Apr 20, 2022 Delhi airport plans to double capacity in 8 years With multiple terminals, the Delhi airport is going to become India’s first hub to have virtually dedicated spaces for the two mega desi airline groups that the country is now headed towards. Delhi International Airport (DIAL) has also recently got a capacity study conducted by the UK-based air traffic management firm NATS.
Apr 20, 2022 Dev Information awarded Rs 4 cr from Central Government The firm has bagged an order from the Ministry of Finance, worth approximately Rs 4 crore, for delivering of Database Management System Software. The deal is expected to be executed within a period of 2 months.
Apr 20, 2022 Larsen and Toubro awarded Rs 887 crore 2 MPVs contract Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with L&T for the acquisition of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy at an overall cost of Rs 887 crore under the ‘Buy-Indian category. Delivery of the vessels is scheduled to commence from May 2025.
Apr 20, 2022 Deep Industries awarded gas compression contract Deep Industries has received a Letter of Award from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), for hiring of Gas Compression Services of 4.5 LSCMD capacity at Linch GGS for a period of 3 year and the total estimated value of the said award is approximate Rs 71.97 crore.
Apr 20, 2022 Defence ministry signs Rs 1,109 crore contract with Bharat Electronics The Defence Ministry has sealed a contract with Bharat Electronics for the development of an electronic warfare equipment for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 1,109 crore.
Apr 20, 2022 NDMC to revamp three housing complexes NDMC has decided to carry out major maintenance and revamp work at selected sites on priority, taking note of the deteriorating condition of municipal housing complexes in the area.