Tunnelling has played a crucial role in shaping India's infrastructure landscape. From the early hand-drilled techniques employed during railway construction in the 1800s to the state-of-the-art technology driving modern metro projects, India's tunneling story reflects a continuous drive for progress. Success stories such as the Atal Tunnel and the Sela Tunnel highlight remarkable achievements in this field. These advancements underscore how modern tunneling techniques have overcome significant geographical and environmental challenges, enhancing connectivity and economic growth.
In recent years, the Indian government has placed a strong emphasis on bolstering the nation's infrastructure to propel economic growth. Tunneling has emerged as a key strategy in this endeavor, offering solutions to overcome geographical barriers and establish vital connections. This renewed focus has led to a pipeline of tunneling projects across roads, railways, metro rails, water supply, and hydropower sectors.
This report, based on discussions by experts at FICCI’s 2nd edition of the tunneling event "TUNNELING INDIA: Emerging Trends and Opportunities," held in New Delhi, explores the multifaceted world of tunneling in India. Key stakeholders – government officials, industry leaders, construction experts, and equipment manufacturers – share their perspective on the tunnelling industry, explore the opportunities and challenges, examine the factors driving growth of tunneling projects, share information on the technological advancements shaping the industry, and the collaborative efforts being taken to ensure successful project execution. Through these insights, the report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of India's tunneling industry and its potential to propel the nation towards a, economically stronger future.
| Minister of Road Transport & Highways: India’s Ambitious Tunnelling Plans |
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Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasizes the importance of robust infrastructure for economic growth and outlines the government's ambitious plans for investing in high-quality tunnels, bridges, and roads. He emphasises the ... Read More |
| L&T: Potential of Tunnelling for India's Economic Growth |
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Koneru highlights the immense potential of tunnelling for enhancing connectivity and boosting economic activity, and calls for increased investment in technology and skilled manpower to capitalize on this ... Read More |
| BRO: Overcoming Challenges of Tunnelling in the Himalayan Region |
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Lt Gen Srinivasan discusses the unique challenges of tunnelling in the fragile Himalayan terrain and showcases success stories like the Atal Tunnel and the Sela Tunnel, highlighting the government's role in ... Read More |
| Tracing the Evolution of Tunnelling in India |
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Deshwal delves into the history of tunnelling in India, tracing its evolution from early hand-drilled techniques to modern, technology-driven approaches, and underlines the increasing role of tunnelling in ... Read More |
| Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology India: Robust & Reliable Tunnelling Jumbos |
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We are very optimistic about the growth in the Tunnelling sector - be it tunnelling in Roads, Railways, Hydro, or Border Roads. We see a potential market of 40-50 machines year on year in the next 5-6 years, ... Read More |
| Megha Engineering: Challenges & Opportunities for Construction Contractors |
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Singh highlights the practical challenges faced by construction contractors, including political interference and unskilled labor, and emphasizes the need for streamlined project management and ... Read More |
| Sany: Excavators, Piling Rigs & Diaphragm Wall Grabs for Tunnelling |
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Sany Heavy Industry India's specialized products for tunnel construction includes advanced excavators, piling rigs, and diaphragm wall grabs for precise and efficient operation. ... Read More |
| Role of Technology in Managing Geological Uncertainties in Tunnelling |
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Col. Mehra emphasizes the critical role of technology in managing geological uncertainties and advocates integrating dynamic monitoring systems and data analysis to optimize tunnel support systems and ... Read More |
| Manitou: Compact, Heavy-Duty, & Rotating Telehandlers for Tunnelling |
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Manitou offers compact, heavy-duty, & rotating telehandlers with special custom attachments and increased lifting capacities for efficient tunnelling. ... Read More |
| Lombardi Engineering India: Enhancing Collaboration & Project Management |
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Pandita stresses the importance of collaboration among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle and introduces the concept of a Common Data Environment (CDE) and Building Information Modeling ... Read More |
| Normet India: Shotcrete Machines, Concrete Pump & Accelerator Dosing System |
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Normet is the only manufacturer in the tunnelling industry that offers both the equipment and chemicals essential for tunnelling projects. Our extensive range of shotcrete machines is designed to efficiently spray ... Read More |
| Afcons Infrastructure: Lessons Learned From USBRL Project |
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Sarma shares valuable insights from his experience in the USBRL Project and emphasizes the need for detailed geological investigations, real-time data analysis, and effective collaboration among stakeholders. ... Read More |
| DMRC's Expertise in Tunnelling Projects |
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Dhanker highlights DMRC's extensive experience in tunnelling projects and their role in sharing knowledge and expertise with other agencies. He also discusses the challenges faced in Delhi's geological conditions ... Read More |
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