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INFRASTRUCTURE In a significant milestone, the Chaudhary Charan Singh allocation of public funds. For nearly a year, pillar P-355 of the
LUCKNOW AIRPORT'S TERMINAL 3 NOW OPERATIONAL
Vasna-Motera metro corridor has been obstructing the BRTS lane
in Akhbarnagar.
International (CCSI) Airport commenced operations from its
newly constructed New Integrated Terminal 3 (T3) on Sunday. The
An AMC official disclosed, "We will be reducing the height of the
metro pillar by six inches to restore BRTS services. The BRTS corridor
inaugural day saw T3 facilitating eight domestic flights operated
has been blocked by the metro pillar for almost a year now. One
by Akasa Air.
Terminal 3 was inaugurated remotely by Prime Minister Narendra
side of the BRTS corridor, between Kitli Circle in Akhbarnagar and
Modi in the presence of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on March
above continue to operate." BRTS buses have been compelled to
10. Constructed at a cost of `2,400 crore, T3 has an initial capacity
of handling 80 lakh passengers per year, with plans to increase Vyaswadi, has remained non-operational, while the metro services
take detours, bypassing the Akhbarnagar BRTS stand on one side.
this to 1.3 crore passengers per year by the end of phase two. The solution, reached after a year of communication between
The auspicious occasion saw Lucknow Airport initiating operations AMC and GMRC, entails shaving six inches off the P-355 pillar to
by celebrating with passengers. Goodies were distributed to facilitate the passage of buses.
passengers traveling on the first departing flight from Lucknow to The fiasco began in 2021 when civic utility lines were damaged
Bengaluru (Flight Q), as well as to those arriving on the first flight. during metro rail construction, necessitating subsequent repairs.
Akasa Air operated both arriving and departing flights with nearly These included the Akhbarnagar Circle stormwater line, the
100% capacity. The airline conducted three scheduled flights, Akhbarnagar to Vyaswadi catchpits and stormwater line, and the
two to Bengaluru and one to Mumbai, along with a chartered drainage line between Vyaswadi and Palak Junction, including its
flight to Bengaluru. On the inaugural day, over 1,200 passengers extension towards RTO Circle.
experienced the new terminal's hospitality. Moreover, a drainage line and stormwater line had to be diverted
Announcing the commencement of operations, a CCSI airport due to their location in front of MLA Shailesh Parmar’s residence.
spokesperson stated, "Terminal 3 has begun operations with "In total, 15 stormwater lines and drainage lines, including those
world-class infrastructure, focusing on enhancing the passenger around Thaltej village and from Naranpura Crossing towards
experience. Lucknow Airport has deployed over 50 customer Sanghvi Crossing, underwent repair and reinstatement," the senior
service associates and strategically placed signage to ensure AMC official added.
that all Akasa Airlines passengers reach Terminal 3 on time and Additionally, significant damage was incurred by the 132 Foot Ring
do not miss their flights. The airport also managed operations Road through Akhbarnagar, Subhash Bridge Circle, Sabarmati
smoothly from the existing Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Powerhouse towards Motera trijunction, and Motera village to
Tapovan Circle, owing to the metro rail corridor construction.
JYOTI STRUCTURES LTD GAINS PREQUALIFICATION FOR
BID IN KENYA RIBANDAR SMART CITY: IPSCDL REPORTS 90%
Jyoti Structures Limited has been pre-qualified by Kenya COMPLETION OF PROJECTS
Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) to bid for the 132 kV Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL)
Narok-Bomet Transmission Line tender, which involves 88 kilometers announced recently that it has achieved more than 90%
of transmission line on a total turnkey basis. completion of infrastructure works under the Smart City Mission in
KETRACO, funded by the African Development Bank, conducted Ribandar, Panaji. As part of the 'Development of Smart Ribandar
a pre-qualification process to determine which EPC (Engineering, with operations and maintenance of selected facilities' project, the
Procurement, and Construction) companies would be eligible IPSCDL-appointed contractor is actively engaged in constructing
to bid on this project. JSL's selection is based on its experience a network of new sewerage and drainage lines to enhance
in similar projects, including previous work in Kenya, and its sanitation infrastructure in the area. Additionally, IPSCDL has taken
comprehensive in-house capabilities and resources. up the development of internal roads in Ribandar, focusing on
Securing pre-qualification for this tender marks JSL's re-entry into bituminization, and the establishment of footpaths with kerbs.
international markets for turnkey projects. The bid submission A senior IPSCDL official noted significant progress in the ongoing
deadline for the project is set for 25th April 2024, and KETRACO infrastructure development in Ribandar, with completion rates
expects the successful bidder to complete the project within 12 ranging from 75% to 95%. The official reaffirmed the commitment
months from the award. to creating a sustainable urban center in Ribandar under the
JSL has a proven track record in the industry, with a history of Smart City initiative, emphasizing ongoing efforts to expedite the
executing Transmission Line and Substation projects in Kenya remaining tasks within the stipulated deadline.
and globally. The company has commissioned over 31,000 These Smart City Mission projects in Ribandar epitomize
circuit kilometers of transmission lines up to 765 kV, 1,800 bays of collaborative endeavors towards realizing the Smart City vision,
substations, and electrified over 37,325 villages. the official emphasized. As Ribandar evolves, it will serve as a
testament to the importance of cooperation and innovation in
AMC PLANS TO REMOVE BRTS-OBSTRUCTING METRO urban development.
PILLAR IN AKHBARNAGAR IPSCDL has allocated approximately `69 crore for the
A glaring oversight highlighting the lack of coordination between implementation of these facilities, signaling a substantial
the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) and the Ahmedabad investment in enhancing the infrastructure and quality of life in
Municipal Corporation (AMC) has surfaced, resulting in a wasteful Ribandar.

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