New Delhi: THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to provide consultancy services for a period of three years.
The agreement was signed on August 6, 2026, at the Regional Office of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Shimla.
THDCIL to Provide Consultancy Services to MoRTH
Under the MoU, THDC India Limited will provide professional consultancy services to MoRTH during the three-year agreement period.
The collaboration is aimed at leveraging THDCIL’s technical and professional expertise to support infrastructure-related requirements under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between the two organisations and expands THDCIL’s role beyond its core power-sector activities.
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Officials Sign Three-Year Consultancy Agreement
The MoU was signed by representatives of both organisations.
- Dr. Niraj Kumar Agrawal, General Manager (Design–Outward Consultancy), signed the agreement on behalf of THDCIL.
- Vishnu Murti, Chief Engineer-cum-Regional Officer, signed on behalf of MoRTH Shimla.
The three-year agreement will enable THDCIL to provide technical consultancy and monitoring support for highway slope stabilisation works in Himachal Pradesh.
THDCIL to Study Landslide-Prone Areas
Under the agreement, THDCIL will act as a technical consultant for identifying and addressing landslide and rockfall risks along various National Highways in Himachal Pradesh.
The scope of work includes:
- Studying landslide susceptibility areas
- Identifying chronic problem locations along National Highways
- Recommending suitable landslide and rockfall mitigation measures
- Preparing designs, drawings and technical reports
- Providing technical monitoring of stabilisation measures during execution
The consultancy is aimed at developing site-specific solutions to improve the safety and stability of highway slopes.
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MoU Strengthens Infrastructure Sector Cooperation
The signing of the MoU marks an important step towards strengthening cooperation between THDCIL and MoRTH.
Through the partnership, THDCIL will contribute its expertise to infrastructure-related initiatives undertaken by the road transport and highways ministry.
The agreement also reflects the company’s growing focus on providing consultancy and technical services for major infrastructure projects.
Three-Year Consultancy Partnership
The consultancy arrangement will remain effective for three years from the signing of the MoU.
The partnership is expected to provide MoRTH with access to THDCIL’s professional capabilities while creating opportunities for the company to contribute to infrastructure development beyond its traditional areas of operation.
About THDC India Limited
THDC India Limited (THDCIL) is a joint venture public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. The company is engaged in power generation and infrastructure development, with expertise spanning hydropower, thermal power, renewable energy and related infrastructure services.
