NHPC and RITES sign MoU to build a railway siding for the 2,880 MW Dibang

To build railway sidings for the 2,880 MW Dibang multipurpose project in Arunachal Pradesh, state-owned hydropower company NHPC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with RITES.

"NHPC signed a MoU with RITES for Construction of Railway Siding at Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh) for NHPC's 2,880 MW Dibang Multi Purpose Project at NHPC Corporate Office on 21st August 2023," a company statement said.

The agreement was signed at the NHPC corporate headquarters in the presence of Biswajit Basu, Director (Projects), General Manager (Civil) Dibang, and Executive Director, RITES, according to the statement.

Through its 25 power stations, NHPC has a total installed capacity of 7,097.2 MW of renewable energy (including wind and solar), including 1,520 MW through its subsidiary.

With broad services across sectors and geographic areas, RITES Ltd. is a major participant in India's transport consultancy and engineering sector.

The strategic partnership between RITES and NHPC enhances both organizations' areas of competence.

As a Project Management Consultant, RITES will use its core competencies to offer thorough and effective solutions for building rail infrastructure facilities for NHPC Dibang and other forthcoming projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

Source: Media Reports