Tunnels and Underground Construction India September 19, 2010

The Indian government has increased spending in infrastructure by 33% to boost the economy. As a result, India is one of the fastest growing markets for tunnel construction, second only to China.

The country has major projects for tunneled infrastructure to improve and expand urban water supply and sewerage. Bringing on line more of its vast hydropower potential in the Himalayas, improving and expanding road and railway connections across the country, and realizing ambitious programmes’ for building and expanding mass rapid transit systems.

The tunnels industry in India is looking for specialized tunnel designs, latest technology, construction and project management know-how.

The tunnel industry in India is extremly high risk market owing to the aggressive ground condutions and unstable geological conditions in the Himalayas. Tunnels and Underground Construction India has been initiated as a major platform for tunnel professionals from all over the world to engage in a variety of discussions focusing on overcoming the challenges and solutions of tunneling in India.

The agenda for Tunnels and Underground Construction India has been designed by the industry with the aim of providing insight into the many complex issues surrounding major tunnel projects and understanding the benefits and challenges associated with the various different types of technologies, machineries and contracts available. Through detailed presentations, unique case studies, interactive panel discussions and comprehensive workshops, this event will address the critical challenges that must be overcome if sustainable, environmentally sound and cost-effective tunnel structures are to be delivered.

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