NHAI Collaborates with GSI to Build Robust National Highway Network
The MoU was signed in presence of NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav and Dr. Saibal Ghosh, Deputy Director General, Geological Survey of India along with other senior officials from NHAI and GSI.
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New Delhi: To develop a robust National Highways network, NHAI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to provide services to NHAI for site-specific geotechnical consultancy and assist in vetting of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) from geotechnical point of view.
The MoU was signed in presence of NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav and Dr. Saibal Ghosh, Deputy Director General, Geological Survey of India along with other senior officials from NHAI and GSI.
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This unique initiative of collaboration between two Government organizations to share best practices will go a long way in providing strong impetus to quality construction of National Highways. It will not only help in easier operations and maintenance of the highways but will also provide smooth and seamless travel experience to the National Highway users.
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