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India has seen massive road infrastructure buildup in the last one decade. The government is now targeting to construct 100 km of roads per day, up from the current pace of about 31 km per day. Such a speedy buildup of roads will also need to assure quality construction.

In the country's hilly regions along the Himalayan frontier, quality construction is even more important, given the region's increasing fragility amid climate change, leading to unpredictable landslides.

The Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) is at the forefront of developing technologies for India’s road sector. The institute’s geosynthetic technology is being increasingly used in road projects across Himalayan regions.

ET Infra interacted with CSIR-CRRI’s Director Professor Manoranjan Parida, who highlighted the new technologies being adopted in India’s road sector Read the full interview


Here’s what else made headlines this week:

Adani set to expand into oil drilling rig business
Billionaire Gautam Adani is venturing into the oil drilling rig business to enhance his marine services portfolio. This new move could potentially strengthen Adani's position in the maritime sector. Read more


JSW Infrastructure exits Nandgaon project
JSW Infrastructure has pulled out of the Nandgaon port project by surrendering its waterfront and environmental clearance. This decision marks a significant shift in the company’s infrastructure plans. Know more


Aviation alert: Closure of civilian flight ops in north-west India extended
The closure of civilian flights from airports in north-west India has been extended till May 15 under Operation Sindoor, impacting air traffic and passenger services in the region. Catch the update

IndiGo expands fleet with new Boeing 787-9s
IndiGo is expanding its wide-body fleet by adding two new Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic, enhancing its international flight capabilities. Explore the story

Stay tuned for more! We’ll be back next week with more exclusive insights, expert views, and critical updates from the world of infrastructure. Until then, keep building!

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