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Pushing The Green Agenda Forward

In realizing the government’s vision to achieve Net Zero by 2070, the NO MORE TOUGH JOBS
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under quality control norms, a move aimed at containing import of Editor: Shrirang Krishnan
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the department has sought industry comments on draft quality control
orders (QCOs) for concrete, asbestos, gypsum and ceramic-based Assistant Editor: Prerna Sharma
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Additionally, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) along with the Chief Executive Officer: V Anand
Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has been anand@constructionopportunities.in WHEEL
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National Highway construction to achieve a circular economy in the Subhash Bhogale
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the construction of road projects. Several studies have proved that the
construction of one kilometer of a 4-lane highway helps in the disposal Creative Designer & Coordinator:
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As a matter of fact, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport
and Highways (MoRTH) has always been vocal about finding greener Press Releases:
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alternatives to cement and other raw materials for construction. Taking the
green bandwagon ahead, the Government of India and the World Bank
have signed an agreement for the Green National Highway Corridors All rights reserved. While all efforts are made to
Project, with loan assistance of $500 million against total project cost ensure that the information published is correct.
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of $1,288.24 million (Rs 7,662.47 crore). An aggregate length of 781 km for any unlikely errors that might occur.
will be constructed in the states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar
Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Printed and Published by Shrirang Krishnan on
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Our April issue is dedicated to all these fast-shaping developments in
the construction sector, be it the innovation in construction chemicals The information on products and projects on
offer is being provided for the reference of the
or green roofing solutions. These stories bring to you an amalgamation readers. However, readers are cautioned to
of industry best practices in these dynamic domains and present a way make inquiries and take decisions on purchase
forward which is eco-efficient. or investment after consulting experts on the
subject. CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES holds no
Hope this issue helps every reader in taking the green foot forward… responsibility for any decision taken by readers on
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