NHAI sets up dedicated cell to review Detailed Project Reports of National Highway projects
To ensure the highest construction standards, cost-effectiveness and timely completion of National Highway projects, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set up a Detailed Project Report (DPR) cell at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The cell will provide expert inputs and enable end-to-end monitoring of the DPR for National Highway projects. The cell will help to bring uniformity in the review mechanism of the DPR and ensure that quality DPRs are prepared and reviewed before the implementation of projects, said a communique.
A DPR is an essential component for successful implementation of National Highway projects and includes various surveys, investigations and designs related to the project. The DPR cell will help in finalising various parameters for all highway components (highway & structures) as per IRC specifications and standards.
The DPR cell will have a dedicated team of around 40 professionals comprising Principal DPR experts and various domain experts for Road Safety, Traffic, Land Acquisition, Bridges, Tunnels, Geotechnical experts, Senior Highway experts and forest specialists.
These experts will help to develop mechanisms and monitoring systems that will ensure uniform implementation of the reviewing process throughout the DPR project lifecycle. In addition, the team will also study bid documents and technical schedules related to National Highway projects and provide cost estimates based on design features. It will also assist in planning of pre-construction activities and in incorporating the project with the Highway Information Model Software (HIMS). Officials from the cell will undertake site visits to evaluate proposals made by DPR/design consultants and suggest innovative practices to enhance quality output in the DPR relevant to the project.
The DPR cell will thus help to prepare accurate reports that will enable development of world class National Highways, further contributing towards the growth of the nation, the communique added.
Source; Exim News Service: New Delhi, June 30