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Facts about construction in India

Facts about construction in India - # Sardar Sarovar Dam being executed by the group is the third largest in the world for volume of chilled concrete to be placed -nearly 7 million cum. # Indira Sagar a 1000 MW Powerhouse is the second largest surface powerhouse in the country. # Nathpa Jhakri a 1500 MW Power House is the largest underground powerhouse in India. # Tehri Dam is the third tallest rockfill dam in the world and the largest in Asia involving placement of over 25 million cum of all types of fill material. # Baglihar Hydroelectric project involved the construction of 30km of project road along with three bridges. # Brahmaputra Guide Bund completed in a record time of 7 months. # Baspa-II and Chamera-II projects involved continuous concrete shuttering for tunnel lining which is used for the first time in the country. # Teesta V project has been provided with Jet Grouting curtain is being provided below the cofferdams for the first time in India. # Alimineti Madhva Reddy Irriga...