HP NH Faultlines: NHAI to get best tech pratices from SJVN
Amid controversy over faultlines in construction of new national highways in Himachal Pradesh, SJVN, a ‘Mini Ratna PSU’ has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for technical knowhow on best pratices.
Informing about this, SJVN Chairman & Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma said the MOU was signed in the presence of NHAI chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav and SJVN Director (Projects) Sushil Sharma in New Delhi on Monday.
Sharma said that the MoU is aimed at utilizing the expertise of SJVN in Technical Consultancy Services.
“SJVN will review slope protection works at various locations, particularly on the hillside from Parwanoo-Solan-Shimla section of NH-05, Kullu Manali Highway, and various NHAI projects situated in HP,” said Sharma.
Furthermore, SJVN will provide Design Review Services, Peer Review Services, and Technical Vetting of Designs of NHAI and will also monitor the construction works.
SJVN will recommend quality control tests and construction methodologies as and when required. This consultancy service shall be initially provided for a period of 24 months by SJVN to NHAI.
“This significant collaboration will lead to expertise and knowledge sharing, resource optimization and promoting synergy between the Power and Highway sectors, ultimately advancing infrastructure development,” added Sharma.
