Rail siding to be built by RITES and NHPC as part of the 2,880 MW Dibang project

22 Aug 2023 , 11:02 AM

Arunachal Pradesh’s 2,880 MW Dibang multipurpose project will require the construction of a railroad siding, according to a preliminary agreement between the state-owned hydropower firm NHPC and RITES. 

On August 21, 2023, at the NHPC Corporate Office NHPC signed an MoU with RITES for Construction of Railway Siding at Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh) for NHPC’s 2,880 MW Dibang Multi Purpose Project.

The statement claims that the contract was signed at the NHPC corporate office by General Manager (Civil) Dibang and Executive Director, RITES, in the presence of Biswajit Basu, Director (Projects).

Through its 25 power stations, NHPC has a total installed capacity of 7,097.2 MW of renewable energy (including wind and solar), including 1,520 MW through its subsidiary.

With broad services across industries and regions, RITES Ltd. is a major player in India’s transport consultancy and engineering market.

The strategic alliance between RITES and NHPC enhances both organizations’ areas of expertise.

As a Project Management Consultant, RITES will use its core competencies to offer thorough and effective solutions for creating rail infrastructure facilities for NHPC Dibang and other forthcoming projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

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