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INFRASTRUCTURE MADHYA PRADESH BAGS MAJOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE The project focuses on safety upgrades and technical interventions

BOOST WITH `2,753 CRORE ALLOCATION.
for high-voltage electrical assets along heavy-density railway
The National Apex Committee (NAC) under the Ministry of Housing
corridors. The scope of work includes installation of anti-climbing
and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has approved six urban infrastructure
structures on traction masts to prevent unauthorised access to
live traction zones. The contract also involves upgrading high-
projects worth `2,753.10 crore for Madhya Pradesh under the
voltage traction insulators through the installation of anti-bird
Urban Challenge Fund (UCF).
The investment package is expected to enhance water security,
discs to reduce the risk of bird-related flashovers and short
sanitation, heritage conservation and urban mobility across
protected High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) mesh inside portal
the state, strengthening Madhya Pradesh’s role among the key
booms to prevent debris accumulation and avian nesting-related
beneficiaries of the Centre’s flagship urban transformation initiative. circuits. Additionally, BCPL will undertake the installation of UV-
The approved projects will be implemented in Indore, Jabalpur, disruptions.
Ujjain and Rewa. The Centre will provide `688.33 crore as Urban Other planned interventions include the installation of G-Jumpers
Challenge Fund assistance, while the remaining funds will be at wire overlap locations to improve electrical continuity and
raised through institutional financing, public-private partnerships maintain stable voltage balance across railway lines. The
(PPPs) and contributions from urban local bodies. upgrades are aimed at reducing transient tripping incidents
The proposals were cleared after a high-level appraisal and enhancing the overall reliability of the 25 KV AC Overhead
chaired by MoHUA Secretary Katikithala Srinivas and Additional Equipment (OHE) network in the Howrah railway zone, one of the
Secretary Thara. The approval highlights the Centre’s support for country’s busiest train routing corridors.
Madhya Pradesh’s integrated approach to urban planning and
infrastructure development. The projects are aimed at improving MAHI BANSWARA NUCLEAR PROJECT GAINS
urban services and creating more sustainable, resilient and better- MOMENTUM AS INDIA ISSUES MAJOR EPC TENDER.
connected cities across the state. India has invited bids for an engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) package worth over `28,000 crore for the Mahi
ANDHRA CLEARS OVER 6,000 ACRES FOR PHASE-II PORT Banswara nuclear power project in Rajasthan, marking a major
DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THREE LOCATIONS. step forward for the country’s nuclear expansion programme.
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the Phase-II land Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam (ASHVINI), a joint venture between the
acquisition of 6,248 acres for the development of three major ports Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) and NTPC, has issued
in the state — Mulapeta, Machilipatnam and Ramayapatnam — the tender for the Nuclear Island Mega EPC Package (NIMEP)
at an estimated cost of `1,638 crore. for the project. The tender covers engineering, design, supply,
MT Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary, Infrastructure & inspection, testing, packing, transportation to site, storage,
Investment Department, said the expenditure for acquiring the fabrication, civil works, erection, examination, commissioning,
land will be met through the internal resources of the Andhra operation and maintenance activities as specified for the nuclear
Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB). In a Government Order (GO), island package. The EPC contract pertains to Units 1 to 4 of the
Babu announced that the government had granted administrative Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP-1 to 4),
sanction for Phase-II land acquisition for the development of the according to the bid document.
three port projects. As part of the acquisition plan, 1,903 acres will The project is expected to play a significant role in strengthening
be acquired for Mulapeta Port at a cost of `440 crore, including India’s nuclear power capacity and supporting the country’s long-
expenses related to Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R). term clean energy transition goals.
For Machilipatnam Port, the government has approved the
acquisition of 1,421 acres at an estimated cost of `347 crore. POWERICA SECURES 50 MW WIND POWER PROJECT
Meanwhile, 2,924 acres will be acquired for Ramayapatnam Port FROM GUVNL AUCTION.
at a cost of `851 crore. The move is part of Andhra Pradesh’s efforts Powerica Limited has emerged as a successful bidder in Gujarat
to accelerate port infrastructure development and strengthen Urja Vikas Nigam Limited’s (GUVNL) e-reverse auction for the
maritime connectivity in the state. procurement of power from 250 MW grid-connected wind power
projects. The company has secured a 50 MW wind power project
BCPL RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE EMERGES PREFERRED in the competitive bidding process, with the electronic reverse
BIDDER FOR EASTERN RAILWAY OHE PROJECT. auction concluding on July 9, 2026. Powerica’s discovered tariff
BCPL Railway Infrastructure Limited has emerged as the lowest was `3.51 per unit, reflecting a 2.77% variation from the tender’s
bidder (L1) for an electrical engineering tender issued by the start price. The Letter of Award (LoA) is expected to be issued to the
Howrah Division of Eastern Railway for improving the reliability and company within the timelines specified in the tender document.
safety of overhead equipment (OHE) systems. Following the award, Powerica will enter into a direct Power
The tender, issued by Eastern Railway’s Howrah Division, carries Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL for the 50 MW project.
a project value of `4.51 crore, including Goods and Services The power generated from the project will help GUVNL meet its
Tax (GST). The tender identification number is ELD-125-WC-OT- Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO).
39A-25. The company said the formal issuance of the Letter of The company said it will leverage its in-house engineering
Acceptance (LoA) by the railway zone is currently under process, capabilities to execute the wind project and ensure completion
following which the execution timeline will be finalised. within the timelines prescribed under the tender framework.

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