The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the results of financial bidding for the Pathalgaon–Kunkuri–CG/JH border section of NH-43, a crucial stretch of the Raipur Dhanbad Economic Corridor under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
The project involves the construction of 104.25 km highway from Turua Ama village to Putrichoura village in Chhattisgarh, designed to boost coal evacuation, reduce travel time, and improve connectivity between central and eastern India.
Raipur Dhanbad Economic Corridor Project Overview
- Corridor: Raipur–Dhanbad Economic Corridor (Bharatmala Pariyojana) click here for project details.
- Highway: Pathalgaon–Kunkuri–CG/JH Border (NH-43)
- Length: 104.25 km
- Estimated Cost: ₹2,356.30 crore
- Project Mode: EPC / 4-lane Greenfield Highway
- Authority: NHAI
- Bid Submission: 29 August 2024
- Financial Bid Opening: 04 November 2024
Financial Bid Results
The bidding process attracted top infrastructure developers from across India. Krishna Constructions emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) with a bid of ₹1,953 crore, undercutting several industry giants.
Here’s the complete list of bidders:
| Bidder | Bid Value (₹ Cr.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Constructions | 1,953.00 | L1 Winner |
| Shivalaya | 2,056.30 | L2 |
| MKC | 2,093.33 | L3 |
| RKC Infra | 2,111.00 | L4 |
| CEIGALL | 2,129.00 | L5 |
| CDS | 2,145.00 | L6 |
| KCC | 2,148.31 | L7 |
| DBL | 2,154.60 | L8 |
| HG Infra | 2,167.11 | L9 |
| GRIL | 2,178.97 | L10 |
| DRA | 2,186.10 | L11 |
| RVNL | 2,226.00 | L12 |
| Gawar | 2,255.99 | L13 |
| Bharat Vanijya | 2,502.00 | L14 |
| Patel Infra | 2,515.34 | L15 |
| OSE | 2,590.55 | L16 |
| NKC | 2,331.08 | L17 |
| Vishwa Samudra | — | ❌ Disqualified |
| VRC | — | ❌ Disqualified |
| JSP Projects | — | ❌ Disqualified |
| PNC | — | ❌ Disqualified |
Importance of Raipur Dhanbad Economic Corridor Project
This stretch of NH-43 is part of the Raipur–Dhanbad Economic Corridor, which is being developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana to:
- Improve coal transportation between Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
- Reduce logistics costs and travel time.
- Strengthen industrial and regional connectivity.
- Facilitate economic growth in eastern and central India.
The successful bidding marks another milestone in India’s push towards world-class infrastructure and faster execution of highway projects.
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