Pratibha Ind, China Rail First Group JV bags Rs 467 cr order from DMRC

Pratibha CRFG JV, a joint venture between Pratibha Industries Ltd. as the lead partner and China Rail First Group, has bagged  an order of Rs 467 crore from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for two segments of the underground metro being built by DMRC. The project is scheduled for completion by May  2014.

The scope of work for this project includes designing, engineering, and construction of   two sections of underground twin tunnels for the Metro Phase 3 project of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) MRTS project.  One section is from Janpath to Mandi House and the Second section is from Janpath to  Central Secretariat, including the construction of one station at Janpath and extension of a station at Mandi House. The field construction is expected to commence in the first week of July 2011 and the project is scheduled to be completed in 36 months. 

To execute the excavation of the tunnels, two high-end, state-of-the-art Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM”S) will be deployed. The bottom level of the tunnel and station will be at a depth of approximately 25 meters from the original ground level. This project will entail shaft excavation at three locations for lowering and extracting the TBMs. To facilitate this, a diaphragm wall of approximately 1.5 meter width will be constructed.  The TMB will be capable of cutting through the tunnel section to be excavated, providing temporary supports to the tunnel to stabilize the soil movements, and will also be capable of fixing RCC segments in order to complete the tunnel lining along the excavation route.  In addition the scope includes the construction of two modern underground station buildings by a top-down construction technology. 

Commenting on the order, Mr. V.D. Sharma, Executive Director responsible for Execution and Co-ordination of Urban Infrastructure Projects of  Pratibha Industries says, “We are extremely happy that we have been awarded this prestigious order by DMRC and will be supporting its efforts of providing most modern means of public transportation to the citizens of Delhi.  With our high focus on quality, backed with our strong local on-ground experience combined with the technology support from China Rail First Group, we will be delivering one of the most modern sections of the Metro to the city of Delhi.

Pratibha Industries Ltd is the listed flagship company of the group in India. The Company is a leading player in the area of urban infrastructure, including water, waste water as well as construction and saw pipe manufacturing.  The Group has 3 manufacturing plants and employs about 2200 people directly.