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Dr SB Hegde felicitated

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4 years ago

July 1, 2021

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Dr SB Hegde, a Domain Expert at Udaipur Cement Works, has won the prestigious Global Visionary Award. Dr Hegde is also a regular contributor to ICR.
Dr SB Hegde is a highly dedicated industrial leader with his expertise in cement plant operation and optimisation, plant commissioning, new cement plant establishment, cement chemistry, mineralogy, raw mix design, fuel mix design, quality management, cement process, cement applications, LIMS, lab automation and data analysis. He is a highly quality conscious professional with all round knowledge in manufacturing, finance, marketing, product development (both cement and concrete), concrete technology and technical services.

Dr Hegde has been chosen as ??omain Expert in Cement??by World Cement, International Cement Review (both are from UK), ZKG International, Germany and Cement & Concrete Research Journal, Elsevier Publication, USA.

Dr Hegde proved his mettle by publishing 112 research papers in national and international journals and national/international conferences and has six patents to his credit. A seasoned, global and accomplished cement professional with a career spanning over 29 years with proven track records, both in India and abroad. He has graced various positions at many national and international organisations.

Dr Hegde leaves no stone unturned in developing and taking the best out of the existing teams to win desired operational and strategic results. He was in technical committee of Bureau of Indian Standards and in Research Advisory Committee of National Council for Building Materials, Ballabgarh, Haryana for many years.

Dr Hegde has traveled widely in Europe and Asia Pacific countries (except China) in connection with professional commitments.

Global Visionary Award was started six years ago to honour the silent achievers to inspire successful professionals, scientist, technocrat, innovators, women achievers, entrepreneurs, NRI, etc. The function is held twice in a year. Visionary World Academy is a distinguished not-profit social organisation, which is part of Vision Foundation. Visionary World Academy was founded in the year 2011 to identify and nurture global visionaries who have proven themselves in their respective field.

So far in 10 award functions in Ahmedabad there are 83 award winners . The awardees represent a cross section of the society from India and abroad.

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Niraj Cement JV Wins Railway and Metro Contracts

Two orders worth over Rs 1.64 billion boost infrastructure portfolio

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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Niraj Cement Structurals (JV) has secured two major contracts from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), strengthening its position in large-scale infrastructure development.

The first contract, valued at Rs 815.2 million, has been awarded by NF Railway. It involves the construction of multiple-span 12.20-metre PSC slab underpasses, a major bridge (No. 727), retaining and guide walls, embankments and one minor bridge along the proposed UP and Down line near Deepor Beel. The project covers Km 163/00 to 164/200 between Azara and Kamakhya stations and forms part of the New Bongaigaon–Goalpara Town–Kamakhya (NBQ–GLPT–KYQ) railway doubling programme.

The second contract, worth Rs 826.6 million, has been awarded by MMRDA for constructing a foot overbridge (FOB) equipped with a travellator to improve connectivity between the SGMC monorail station and the Mahalaxmi metro and suburban railway stations.

The two projects underscore the company’s technical capabilities in both transportation infrastructure and environmentally sensitive construction, further strengthening its portfolio in key railway and urban mobility developments.

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Peddapalli MP Seeks Clear Timelines for Rs 42.10 Bn Projects

Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamshi Krishna has urged the Union Government to specify execution timelines for major infrastructure projects worth Rs 42.10 billion in his constituency.

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamshi Krishna has called on the Centre to provide definitive timelines for a series of sanctioned infrastructure works that he said are essential for the region’s economic progress. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he stressed that many approved projects remain stalled without clear implementation schedules, limiting their potential impact on connectivity and employment.

A key pending work is the Peddapalli–Manuguru Railway Line, a 137 km stretch linking Peddapalli with Manuguru in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Although the line has received required approvals and special project status, the execution schedule has not yet been announced. The project is expected to support freight efficiency, improve coal logistics, and strengthen local job creation.

Extending his appeal beyond physical infrastructure, the MP urged the Centre to consider including Peddapalli in the India Semiconductor Mission, citing the district’s industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce, and readiness to support advanced manufacturing.

By pressing for structured timelines, Krishna emphasised the need for coordinated planning and timely execution to advance the constituency’s long-term development goals.

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IndiaAI, Gujarat Govt Host Regional Conclave Ahead of 2026 AI Summit

A regional pre-summit event in Gandhinagar recently gathered leaders to advance AI for good governance.

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3 days ago

December 11, 2025

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The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, along with the Government of Gujarat and IIT Gandhinagar, convened a Regional Pre-Summit Event at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The initiative is part of the build-up to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 15–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The conclave brought together senior policymakers, technology leaders, researchers and industry practitioners to examine how AI can accelerate economic, digital and social transformation across sectors. The programme focused on the overarching theme of ‘AI for Good Governance: Empowering India’s Digital Future’.

The inaugural session featured key dignitaries including Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat; Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat; Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia, Minister for Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat; Manoj Kumar Das, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat; Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY and Director General, NIC; and Ponugumatla Bharathi, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat.

High-impact keynote sessions led by national and global experts from MeitY, Bhashini, Google Cloud, Microsoft, IBM Research, NVIDIA, Oracle and AWS examined themes including AI in governance, public service delivery, urban development, rural transformation, healthcare, agriculture, fintech and multilingual accessibility enabled through Bhashini.
Delegates also visited an Experience Zone curated by IndiaAI and DST Gujarat, which showcased AI solutions across governance, agriculture, health and industry.

By convening government, industry and academic stakeholders, the conclave aimed to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem through frameworks that prioritise trust, scalability and public interest. Insights generated from the event will contribute directly to the agenda and outcomes of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.