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The Holy caves of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

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Top view of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra, Jammu and Kashmir The Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi located in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of the Hindu religion which resides in a Holy cave known as Trikoot. This Holy Cave attracts millions of devotees every year.  The management and administration of the Yatra are done by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board  (SMVDSB). The Board was set up in August 1986 under the provisions of “The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Act, 1988” (Act No. XVII of 1988). Ever since the Board was formed, it has undertaken a number of developmental activities in its respective surroundings. One of the infrastructural developments executed by the board was Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) which was established under “The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999”. This act signifies the university as an autonomous, highly technical and full...

Construction Site Safety – Need of the hour for workers

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The Indian construction industry is the second largest contributor to the nation’s economy. More than 16% of the Indian population earns their livelihood as construction workers.  These labourers and helpers perform many tasks that require physical efforts on construction sites, which includes  • Clean and prepare construction sites by removing debris and possible hazards  • Load or unload building materials to be used in construction  • Build bracing, scaffolding, and temporary structures  • Dig trenches, backfill holes, or compact earth to prepare for construction  • Operate or tend equipment and machines used in construction  • Follow construction plans and instructions from supervisors or more experienced workers  • Assist craft workers with their duties  Construction is an industry filled with potential dangers. The heavy equipment and job site conditions can create dangerous situations that require careful navigation.  As per...

The Grand Living of Siddha Galaxia

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“ Home is where you discover the real you . ”  Aerial view of Siddha Galaxia apartments As stated above, Siddha Galaxia , being one of the prestigious projects, aims to develop high-quality homes for the residents of Kolkata. And Sanfield India feels honored  to be a part of this project. Since its inception in 1986, Siddha has been designing residential and commercial spaces with a difference, to make a good living in Kolkata and other parts of India like Jaipur, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Being one of the largest residential complex development with a project area of 43000 sq. ft, Siddha’s perseverance and passion for quality homes drive it forward with every new project. Led by Group Chairman Chandra Prakash Jain and Group Managing Director Sanjay Jain, Siddha believes that the magic of craftsmanship lies beyond the reality of construction.  Apart from providing modern amenities, this project is known for its  “World’s Longest Rooftop Skywalk with 1.1 km jogging ...

Sanfield - A Journey of Progress

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www.sanfieldindia.in Sanfield India Limited was established in India by the Rajwani Family in the year 1994, right in the year of liberalization.  Dr. Manmohan Singh revolutionized India's economy On an initial stage, we started with the manufacturing of  Expansion Joints for Bridges and Buildings under Sanfield Industries Limited, Hong Kong. In late 90s, the Indian market was able to adapt to the latest technologies. That’s where we started with the trading of raw materials from foreign countries mainly USA, China, Thailand and other European countries and manufactured the finished goods here in our Govindpura Plant, Bhopal .   This growth was followed by adding the Design of bearings and production under technical collaboration with Granor Rubber and Engineering Private Limited, Australia in 1998. Sanfield India Limited, Govindpura plant in its 2000s Year 2000 was a remarkable year for Sanfield India Limited. With the arduous efforts of our laborious team, we introduc...

Can a home be built in just Five Days?

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April 27,2021 – India’s first 3D-Printed home was set up in IIT-Madras by the start-up “TVASTA Manufacturing Solutions”, within the campus, in association with Habitat for Humanity’s Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter.  India's first 3D Printed house created in IIT Madras. Over the years, even though,at a slow pace, the technology of 3D-Printed houses has started overruling the traditional way of constructing houses globally. About a dozen companies are working on 3D-printed houses worldwide, with an estimation to reach at a total cost of $1.5 billion by 2024 globally. History states that the construction of 3D printing and its development has been underway since 1995. Two methods were invented, one by Joseph Pegna  which was focused on a sand/cement forming technique.  The other technique, Contour Crafting by Behrohk Khoshnevis,  initially began as a novel ceramic extrusion and shaping  method, as an alternative to the emerging polymer and metal...

Project NCRTC – India in 21st Century

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National Capital Region Transport Corporation ( NCRTC ) - a Joint Venture of Govt of India and the States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh is mandated for implementing the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project across the National Capital Region. This mobility system will not only improve regional connectivity but will also help to promote sustainable and balanced urban development in the NCR region. But, why was this set of bodies formed?   The NCRTC body was established in 2013. The Union Cabinet approved this body under the Companies Act, 1956 with an initial capital of Rs.100 crores. This body was formed to design, develop, implement, finance, operate and maintain  the Regional Rapid Transit System ( RRTS )  to provide comfortable and fast transit to NCR towns and meet the high growth in transport demand.    This project involves an estimated investment of US$20 billion for phase 1. This round includes three rapid-rail corridors a...