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Mumbai Trans Harbour Link

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Mumbai Trans Harbour Link The proposed Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (‘MTHL') has been planned to facilitate decongestion of the island city by improving connectivity between Island city and main land (Navi Mumbai) and development of Navi Mumbai Region. The link was envisaged about 35 years back. Earlier three attempts in the year 2006, 2007 and 2013 by the Government authorities to take up the Project in various modes including PPP and EPC did not succeed. Govt. of Maharashtra, vide G.R. dated 4th February 2009, decided that the project will be owned and implemented by Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). Govt. of Maharashtra, vide G.R. dated 8th June 2011, designated the project as Regional Development project. Accordingly, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has undertaken the implementation of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project, connecting Sewri on Mumbai side to Chirle on Navi Mumbai side. This important link having leng...

Bharatmala pariyojana

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The development of any nation depends on the transportation networks and the ways in which they are being maintained. The same holds true for the development of a huge and populous nation like India. For connecting the areas and maintaining smooth flow of traffic, the construction of new and developed roads are a must. The same will be achieved with the implementation of the Bharatmala project. Under the scheme, a host of new roads will be laid down in the nation. Bharatmala Pariyojana is a new umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country by bridging critical infrastructure gaps through effective interventions like development of Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors and Feeder Routes, National Corridor Efficiency Improvement, Border and International connectivity roads, Coastal and Port connectivity roads and Green-field expressways. The announcement of the mammoth scheme was done by Shri ...

char dham express

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Char Dham National Highway  Development Programme : After the natural calamity in Uttarakhand, the roads to the Char Dham were in a bad condition. Despite being  the spiritual heart of India, these roads had not been  developed until four years ago. The route would remain   cut o¢ at many places during the rainy season due to heavylandslides.Integrateddevelopment of the Char Dham has been  planned as a solution to these challenges. Projects   spanning 900 km of National Highways worth Rs. 12,000 Cr are being developed to bring safe, all weather  connectivity to the region. The new highways will be 2  laned with paved shoulders and a minimum width of 10 m. To ensure safety and comfort of travellers in the Char Dham, the following provisions are being made: 16 Bypasses 2 Tunnels 25 Major bridges 39 Landslide Mitigative projects 3 Viaducts 18 Wayside amenities 15...

lodha world tower

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World One is a supertall residential skyscraper currently on hold in Mumbai, India. It is located in Lower Parel, South Mumbai on the 7.1-hectare (17.5-acre) site of the defunct Shrinivas Mill. The site also houses two other lower towers: World View and World Crest. General information : ✓Status On hold ✓Type Residential ✓Location Lower Parel Town or city Mumbai Country India ✓Coordinates 19°00′08.9690″N 72°49′27.5005″E ✓Construction started 2011 ✓Cost US$321 million ✓Owner Lodha Group ✓Height ✓Architectural 442 m (1,450 ft)[1] ✓Tip 442 m (1,450 ft)[1] ✓Top floor 442 m (1,450 ft) (Floor 119) ✓Observatory 304.8 m (1,000 ft)[1] Technical details : ✓Material Composite ✓Floor count    119 above ground     2 below ground ✓Floor area     750,000 m2 (8,072,933 sq ft) ✓Lifts/elevators     12 ✓Grounds      7.1 ha (17.5 acres) ✓Design and construction      Architect ✓Pei Cobb Freed & Partners ...

rani ki vav

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Rani ki Vav: Rani ki Vav: A Stepwell in Gujarat with Unmatched Architectural Grandeur   Rani ki Vav aka the Queen’s Stepwell situated on the banks of Saraswati River in Gujarat is one of the largest stepwells of its kind in the country. This 900-year old structure is located about 125 km from Ahmedabad, in Patan, which was a fortified city in medieval times. Even though stepwells were constructed in India since 3rd BC as a means of storing water, Rani ki Vav is much more than that. It has gained huge popularity due to its elaborate seven-storied structure and intricately carved sculptures of gods, goddesses, and deities. Are you planning a trip to Gujarat this holiday season? Then keep aside a day to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site which is counted among the must-visit weekend getaways from Ahmedabad. We have curated every bit of information you should know about Rani ki Vav, such as its history, architecture, timings, and other interesting and lesser-known fact...

statue of unity

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The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home minister of independent India and adherent of Mahatma Gandhi during the non-violent Indian Independence movement. Patel was highly respected for his leadership in uniting 562 princely states of India with a major part of the former British Raj to form the single Union of India. The statue is located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 feet). It is located on the Narmada River in the Kevadiya colony, facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam 100 kilometres (62 mi) southeast of the city of Vadodara and 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Surat. ✓  Coordinates               ° 21.8380°N 73.7191°E ✓  Location               ° Narmada Valley Kevadiya colony,    ...