Ministry of Defence
FIRST PLASTIC WASTE ROAD INAUGURATED IN JAIPUR MILITARY STATION
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26 JUN 2024 4:00PM by PIB Jaipur
First Plastic waste road of Jaipur Military Station of a 100m stretch from Sagat Singh Road under bridge to Cubs Corner complex was inaugurated by Maj Gen RS Godara, General Officer Commanding, 61 Sub Area on 26 June 2024. Jaipur Military Station is only the second military station to construct the plastic waste road and first to make it part of its maintenance program. One plastic waste road was earlier made in Narangi Military Station in North East in 2019.
GOC 61 Sub Area, Maj Gen Godara also planted a tree at the site during the inauguration, symbolising growth & development. Chief Engineer Jaipur zone, CWE, Adm Commandant, Col ‘Q’ 61 Sub Area alongwith staff of GE (South) were present at the occasion. The road has been constructed under the aegis of GE (South), CE Jaipur Zone in line with Indian Army’s policy to create sustainable & Green Military Station. The project was also assisted by Deep constructions Pvt Ltd.
The project officer Maj Tushar Nambiar, GE (South), Jaipur Military Station informed that advantages accrued by plastic waste road is increased durability, less wear & tear, reduced water induction and increased sustainability as compared to conventional roads.
(Release ID: 2028791)
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