THDC to provide technical consultancy services to Uttarakhand PWD

THDC has signed an MoU with the Public Works Department (PWD), Uttarakhand for rendering the technical services of THDCIL as the “Technical Consultant”

New Delhi: THDC (India) Limited on Thursday announced the signing of 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.

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 extensive 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 innovative treatment measures alongside conventional methods to tackle site-specific challenges effectively. This collaboration aims to ensure safe passage for vehicles traversing Uttarakhand's challenging terrain.

THDC has demonstrated 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, and 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 unwavering dedication to delivering optimal results and contributing to regional progress.

THDC’s ED (Technical), Sandeep Singhal, and Engineer-In-Chief of UK PWD, Deepak Kumar Yadav, 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, along with Harish Pangti, SE from UK PWD, were also present.