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Connected Roads, Better Economy: An SMC Infrastructures Success Story

How do Better Roads Lead to the Economic Development of a Country? Roads make a vital contribution to economic development and growth and bring important social benefits.  Road infrastructure  has vital importance in making the nation grow and develop. Along with, connected roads provide access to employment, social, health, and education services making a road network essential for the growth of a better economy. The Indian Road network that comprises National Highways, Expressways, State Highways, Major District Roads, Other District Roads, and Village Roads is the 2nd largest across the globe which spans across 5.5. million kilometers. Road connectivity  provides better access to services, ease of transportation, and freedom of movement to people. A reliable and swift road network in the country is essential in influencing its economic development, hence the  Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH)  has taken up the responsibility of building ...

SMC Infrastructures biggest milestone – Setting up the largest water treatment plant in Asia

  Mumbai has seen intense urbanization and population growth over the last few decades. This has resulted in the increasing pressure on water resources to cater to the ever-growing needs of residents. Meeting the clean drinking water requirement for Mumbaikars is, of course, a big challenge. With this in mind, a mega 900MLD  water treatment plant  was set up by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai at Bhandup. The Government assigned the project of building the  water treatment plant in Mumbai  to SMC Infrastructures Private Limited which was executed in association with the French conglomerate Degremont Limited. At this plant in Bhandup, the water from the Tansa, Vaitarna, and part of the Bhatsa rivers is received, treated, and pumped for use by people. SMC Infrastructures   Private Limited  has grown into a versatile player with the expertise to handle a wide range of infrastructure projects. In just a short time, SMC has carved a niche f...