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CONSTRUCTION WORLD Person of the Year 2023- Public sector
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CONSTRUCTION WORLD Person of the Year 2023- Public sector

Radheshyam Mopalwar, IAS (Retd),Vice-Chairman & Managing Director,Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.In the world of administration and infrastructure development, few individuals stand out as prominently as Radheshyam Mopalwar. He...

Radheshyam Mopalwar, IAS (Retd),Vice-Chairman & Managing Director,Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.In the world of administration and infrastructure development, few individuals stand out as prominently as Radheshyam Mopalwar. He embarked on a career with the Government of India in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in 1982, later transitioning to Deputy Collector in Maharashtra in 1983.  A seasoned IAS officer, he retired in 2018, only to be reappointed by the Government of Maharashtra to spearhead the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) as its Vice Chairman and Managing Director. His return was driven by an ambitious mission 鈥� overseeing the completion of the government's flagship project, the Samruddhi Mahamarg, a monumental 701 km expressway linking Nagpur to Mumbai.He has vast administrative experience behind him and has executed prestigious projects like Gur-ta-Gaddi at Nanded between 2005-09 when he was Collector of the Nanded District, revived the Nanded District Central Cooperative Bank and contributed to the development of Nanded City. He has a passion to contribute to policymaking and furthering the welfare of weaker sections of society. As the Director of the Groundwater Surveys and Development Agency, he left an indelible mark with his contributions to groundwater management and in drafting the Groundwater Legislation, which stands as the prevailing law governing groundwater today.He was instrumental in establishing the Information Technology Department of the Government of Maharashtra and driving computerisation efforts in Mantralaya and government offices statewide.In Shri Radheshyam Mopalwar, we find a true visionary, a dynamic leader who continues to leave an indelible mark on the infrastructure and administrative landscape of India.

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MoHUA Plans New Role for Smart City SPVs

In a significant policy move, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has issued an advisory encouraging the continued use and repurposing of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) formed under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM). This marks a step toward sustaining urban transformation by leveraging institutional capabilities and infrastructure developed over the past decade.Initiated in 2015, the Smart Cities Mission introduced a new era of urban planning in India, with each of the 100 selected cities forming SPVs under the Companies Act, 2013. These entities, jointly owned by state government..

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ADB Approves $110 Million Loan to Boost Skills in Gujarat

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 109.97 million (Rs 9.27 billion) results-based loan to support Gujarat鈥檚 efforts to become a global industrial hub by developing a future-ready, skilled workforce.The funding will back the Gujarat skills development programme, led by the Department of Labour, Skill Development and Employment in collaboration with Kaushalya: The Skill University (KSU). The initiative aims to equip the workforce with advanced, industry-aligned skills to meet rising employment demand in high-growth sectors.According to ADB, the programme seeks to strengthen in..

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SDAL Tests Rudrastra UAV and Bhargavastra Defence System

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) has successfully completed a key flight test of its indigenous Hybrid VTOL UAV Rudrastra at the Pokharan Firing Range, aligning with Indian Army performance benchmarks for mission adaptability, high endurance, precision engagement, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability.The trial marks a notable achievement in India鈥檚 Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, underscoring advancements in home-grown military technology. The Rudrastra UAV demonstrated a mission radius exceeding 50 km with uninterrupted video relay, a total operational range of over..

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