THDC to provide technical consultancy services to Uttarakhand PWD

New Delhi: THDC (India) Limited on Thursday said that it has signed a significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Public Works Department (PWD), Uttarakhand for rendering the technical services of THDCIL as the “Technical Consultant” at the UK PWD Head Office in Dehradun on May 21.

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Speaking on the occasion, THDC’s Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) RK Vishnoi emphasized the pivotal role THDC is playing as the 'Technical Consultant.' The company will contribute its expertise towards preparing detailed project reports (DPR) and offering technical assistance for slope protection on various state highways, major district roads, and other routes in Uttarakhand.

Vishnoi highlighted THDC's commitment to employing cutting-edge technology and flexible treatment measures alongside conventional methods to tackle site-specific challenges effectively. This collaboration aims to ensure safe passage for vehicles traversing Uttarakhand's terrain.

THDC has proven expertise in this sphere by offering similar consultancy services in the past to MoRTH Dehradun, MoRTH Arunachal Pradesh, MoRTH West Bengal, NHAI J&K, MoRTH Maharashtra, NHAI Pune, NHAI Shillong for slope protection works. Past projects involved slope protection works and preventive measures against shooting stones and rockfalls for revered sites like Shri Mata Vaishnodevi and Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Boards. This MoU signifies THDCIL's dedication to delivering optimal results and contributing to progress.

THDC’s ED (Technical) Sandeep Singhal and Engineer-In-Chief of UK PWD Deepak Kumar Yadav have signed the MoU. During the MoU signing ceremony Dr Neeraj Kumar Agrawal, AGM – Incharge; Amit Shyam Gupta, Manager (Civil Design), THDC and Om Prakash, Chief Engineer; Harish Pangti, SE from UK PWD were also present.

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