THDCIL Signs MoU with NHAI for Technical Services

Current Context: THDC India Limited (THDCIL)1, the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to provide technical services as the Technical Consultant on 4th July, 2023.

• Under this agreement, THDCIL will be responsible for assessing landslide susceptibility areas and recommending mitigation measures for vulnerable slopes between Udhampur and Ramban on NH44.
• This stretch of road is of utmost national strategic importance, as it provides the vital link of the nation with Kashmir valley.
• This collaboration between THDCIL and NHAI aims to enhance road safety and ensure the stability of the region’s infrastructure, particularly the National Highway, by addressing the risks associated with landslides.
• This partnership will contribute to the overall improvement and maintenance of critical transportation infrastructure in the region. THDCIL is one of the premier power generators in the country with installed capacity of 1587 MW.

Question:

Q.1 What is the purpose of the MoU signed between THDCIL and NHAI?
a. To provide technical services as the Technical Consultant
b. To provide power supply as the Power Producer
c. To provide land acquisition as the Land Developer
d. To provide road construction as the Road Builder