Mumbai: The Madhya Pradesh State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) hasgranted environmental clearance for the Raghavpur Multipurpose Project in Dindori district. Thismarks the significant milestone for the project, paving the way for its construction.

The Narmada Valley Development Authority, Government of Madhya Pradesh, has awardedRaghavpur Multipurpose Project to Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. The project involves constructionof a dam and 25 MW powerhouse on the Narmada River, along with piped irrigation system thatwill supply water through pressurized pipeline system for micro-irrigation at farmers’ fields,covering an irrigable command area of 17,587 hectares.

On this occasion, Mr Satish Paretkar, Director, Hydro & Underground, Water Supply, AfconsInfrastructure Ltd, said, “This project is a testament to our commitment to nation-building andsustainable infrastructure development. By integrating hydropower generation with a modernirrigation network, the project will not only enhance agricultural productivity but also contributeto clean energy generation. It will have significant positive impact on communities in MadhyaPradesh.

”Mr KNM Rao, Business Unit Head – Hydro and Underground, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, said,“We have deployed senior personnels, Mr RK Singh and Mr Arumugam Sabapathy, to ensureeUicient project execution. We look forward to leveraging our engineering expertise to deliver thisproject eUiciently and sustainably.

”The scope of work for Afcons included the preparation of land acquisition and Rehabilitation &Resettlement (R&R) cases and compliances, pursuing the final award, and obtaining statutoryclearances such as forest and environmental approvals from the respective departments of theGovernment of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, said RK Singh, Afcons’ ProjectDirector for the project.

About Afcons Infrastructure LtdAfcons Infrastructure Ltd is flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of theShapoorji Pallonji Group. It has a legacy of over six decades, with strong track record of executingnumerous technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally.

As per thelatest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridgesand 14th in Marine & Ports.

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