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This according to the ministry was apart from the foundation work in projects initiated within a 100 km radius of the precast concrete factory. In this regard, the ministry recently took out an office memorandum, highlighting the benefits of pre cast concrete material for the stakeholders in the long run in an attempt to persuade the construction companies involved in the development of the national highways.
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Centre Pushes for Precast Material in Highway Projects Centre Pushes for Precast Material in Highway Projects With a view to reduce pollution at the construction sites, ensure expeditious progress and improve the aesthetics, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on 1st of April, 2023 decided to use 25 per cent factory-manufactured concrete elements as a bare minimum, out of the total volume. This according to the ministry was apart from the foundation work in projects initiated within a 100 km radius of the precast concrete factory. In this regard, the ministry recently took out an office memorandum, highlighting the benefits of pre- cast concrete material for the stakeholders in the long run in an attempt to persuade the construction companies involved in the development of the national highways. Official’s Statements Official’s Statements Union Road Transport and Highways Minister in August, 2022 iterated the Government of India’s stance in this regard. Speaking at the National Conference for Civil Engineers and Professionals from Allied Industries, Hon’ble Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Mr. Nitin Gadkari highlighted that the government was committed to make precast concrete material mandatory at least in road under bridges and road over bridges.
Contents of the Memorandum and Note Contents of the Memorandum and Note The memorandum issued by the ministry on 22nd of June, 2023, read “Precast concrete has the benefits of all-weather and fast construction, reliable quality and enhanced performance durability, aesthetics due to uniformity in appearance, minimum construction time, reduced carbon emission, and reduced noise and air pollution due to reduced construction activities at the site. To add to that, it will also play an integral role in accelerating the growth of the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) sector.” The note also highlighted similar sentiments. According to the note, the ministry wants construction companies to develop their own benchmark for the “wider adoption” of precast concrete. “Mandatory use of industrialized precast elements in National Highway (NH) projects is under consideration of the government. The construction firms working on NH projects are however encouraged to use industrialized precast concrete elements in their projects, considering the benefits. This will in the long run be beneficial to all stakeholders,” the note read. The Bottom Line The Bottom Line To sum it up, the ministry of Road Transport and Highways have been long voicing for the use of precast concrete material and in the latest attempt have issued a memorandum in this regard. Highlighting the benefits of precast concrete material, the ministry has put its best foot forward to convince the stakeholders. If you are looking to Buy Construction Material In Bulk, then you can do so through Tradologie.com. Tradologie is a digital platform through which you can buy bulk volumes of cement, plywood, TMT bars and more directly from manufacturers with ease. To register as a buyer, click here. To register as a Seller, click here. To stay updated with all the relevant happenings in agro-trade industry and construction industry, follow Tradologie.com across all social media channels.
