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The Uttar Pradesh government been doing their best to make more cities eco-friendly. From making use of electric buses to setting up shared cycle and e-scooters in multiple locations, they are on the fast track to make several cities, including Kanpur green again. The latest such move comes in the form of e-charging facility for two/three/four wheelers.
<p>As of now, the central government is planning to set up charging facilities for all kinds of electric vehicles. The goal is to have more than 1,000 charging stations all across 45 cities in the country. Of the 45 cities, 8 are in UP. These cities include Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Aligarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly and Jhansi. <br></p><h2>Lucknow, Kanpur to get all new e-charging station to sustain electric vehicles</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-proxy-image">
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</p><p>Since Lucknow is the state capital, the city will have 10 slow charging and 27 fast charging stations, while rest of the selected Uttar Pradesh cities in the list will have 10 slow charging stations each. These charging facilities will be developed under the Smart City project.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Incidentally, Kanpur and Varanasi will have 25 such stations, as there is a rise in the number of commercial as well as private electric vehicles, be it three wheelers, two wheelers or four. While the goal is to provide solutions to owners of electric vehicles, another goal is to increase infrastructure to ensure future proofing. </p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>In case you're sceptical about the number of people who use electric vehicles, they're actually more prevalent than you would think. Apart from just privately owned electric cars and bikes, electric buses in Uttar Pradesh have become very real and the charging stations do a lot to help the cause of environmental protection.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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Back in 2019, the authorities of the city had built a Kanpur Boat Club worth 11 crores to conduct water sports on the Ganga Barrage but the inauguration didn't take place due to administrative issues. Last week, the Divisional Commissioner of Kanpur, Raj Shekhar, visited the Boat Club in the city and ordered the officials to ensure that the proceeding work was sped up to meet the timelines issued by the state government. Now the Kanpur Boat Club is finally expected to be thrown open to the public next year as it is being assumed that remaining work will conclude in December.
<h2>Water Sports to start January 2021 onwards</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>According to the KDA officers, the club is being laid out as one of the best places to visit in the city. The Divisional Commissioner also mentioned that upon investigation, it has been found that 90% of the work of this project is complete and the remaining 10% shall be completed within the next three months. </p><p>It is being expected that the administration will give a green signal to water sports' activities from January 2021 onwards. The Vice-Chairman of KDA, Rakesh Kumar, further added that the whole idea behind this boat club was brought to light by the integrated development committee, about 10 years back. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The Secretary of the Kanpur Boat Club and coordinator of the integrated development committee, Neeraj Srivastava, had previously chalked down the resolution of the club, in front of the state government officials. The funds were released by the government, occasionally. </p><p>The KDA Vice-Chairman is all set to review the lagging work at the Botanical Garden project as well. Moreover, the related departments will soon work on the process of issuing a tender for purchasing boats and a boat shed will also be put in place here. Simultaneously, the cleaning works at Atal Ghat will commence under the provisions of Unlock 5.0 and it is slated to be completed within a week's time.</p><p>Source: TNN</p>
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Lucknowites to get a new travel destination as Kaushambi city is gearing up for reforms
October 04, 2020
If you're planning a weekend getaway from Lucknow or maybe Kanpur, soon, you'll be able to add Kaushambi city to your list of places as it is now gearing up for major reforms. The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is planning on developing various tourism sites, including Kaushambi, associated with Buddhism under the banner of 'Swadesh Darshan'. This city will be connected with the 'Buddhist Circuit' and shortly, it'll have the potential of becoming a major tourism hub in UP.
<h2>An elaborate survey was conducted by various departments</h2><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image image-crop-custom">
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</p><p>The Buddhist Circuit follows the footsteps of Gautam Buddha from Lumbini in Nepal where he was born, through Gaya in Bihar where he attained enlightenment, to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon and Kushinagar where he died. It has been recorded that Gautam Buddha used to visit the town of Kaushambi, a number of times to deliver sermons to his followers.<br></p><p>The Tourism Department's Deputy Director mentioned that a proposal in this regard, worth 50 crores, would be submitted to the state government for approval. The proposal is based on an elaborate survey conducted by different departments like forest, power, revenue and tourism of several sites of religious and historical importance. It also explains how various ancient and historical sites in Kaushambi can be preserved and developed to boost the district's tourism potential.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>The architect of the project, Vishal Gulati, was quoted saying, "If the proposal is approved, we plan to add several attractions for tourists, including a majestic meditation centre. Visitors will also be treated to an audio-visual show about the importance of various Buddhist sites in Kaushambi." He further added, "As there is not enough parking space at most places of tourist attractions, the department has proposed to launch its own e-rickshaw service to ferry tourists to the meditation centre."</p><p>Public amenities like toilets, restaurants, waiting halls, handicraft markets and shops are also to be constructed for the convenience of visitors and to keep them coming back. Other proposed attractions include an open-air theatre, water points, ATM kiosks and currency exchange centres for the ease of foreign tourists.<br></p><p>With inputs from IANS</p>
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To improve the green cover of Kanpur, the city which ranks quite high in the pollution index, 14,500 saplings have been planted on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti at Jageshwar Hospital, Kanpur South. This area is now being identified as an 'oxygen playground ' and the administration has hopes that it will contribute in improving the environmental situation of the city in the future.
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</p><p>Authorities have undertaken this 23 acres of green venture in order to boost public health and welfare in the city. They have planted around 26 types of plants including Peepal, Banyan, amidst others and the entire project expenditure stands at approximately 23 lakhs. The plan was being chalked out for the past 6 months and finally, it has seen the light of the day; it was inaugurated on October 2 by the mayor of the city. According to reports, the idea behind this park actually belongs to the Municipal Commissioner of Kanpur. <br></p><p>The area where the park has been established, is quite close to the industrial area, which is why the pollution levels here are mostly high and it has become a reason of several health issues for the residents nearby. Keeping this in sight, the setting up of such a park was initiated. Nagar Nigam will be taking care of this space and a gardener along with a security guard for the nurturing of the saplings, will be assigned. Citizens will be allowed to come over for their usual walks here and soon, other localities in the city, might also have such a dedicated space.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Knock</h2><p>Given the brimming population of the city, the citizens too need to adopt eco-friendly behavioural patterns or else, such efforts will fall flat in procuring the desired results. As responsible residents, people need to become more aware about their carbon footprints and take necessary steps to reduce it.</p>
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Rajendra Jalan, a Kanpur-based shoe manufacturer associated with the city's leather industry for decades now, has come up with a feasible and exclusive idea to curtail pollution levels. He is manufacturing eco-friendly shoes out of special khadi cloth, cork-mixed rubber from Kerala, latex foam, jute and special nylon threads while advancing the cause of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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<p>Jalan has been a part of the leather industry since 1974, after completing his chemical engineering from the city's Harcourt Butler Technological Institute. He owns two shoe units in Panki and Kanpur Dehat and his shoes are exported to the US, Spain, Germany, Australia, South America and South Korea.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Speaking about his venture of making eco-friendly shoes during this lockdown period, Jalan mentioned that the corona outbreak has changed a lot of things. "People have become aware of health and environment. In such a situation, I felt that the future would be of sustainable and eco-friendly things. So, I thought of making eco-friendly shoes with fully hand-woven khadi cloth", he stated.</p><h2>The Process & Packaging</h2><p>Cork, mixed with rubber, is used to make the shoe sole whereas latex foam will be used for inner sole, while Jalan is using khadi cloth to make the shoe's upper part and jute for the back support. The stitching is being done by specially-made nylon threads and the shoes are being packed in a recycled paper box.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>An attempt towards the idea of a self-reliant India</h2><p>Rajendra had further contacted Additional Chief Secretary of the Govt. of U.P. Khadi & Village Industries, Navneet Sehgal, who not only encouraged him but also stood by him for assistance. According to Jalan, the eco-friendly shoes made by him was possible within such a short time span only because of Sehgal, who helped him in procuring khadi cloth at a quick pace.</p><p>Terming his venture as an attempt towards the idea of a self-reliant India, Jalan said that he is hopeful that these shoes will get national as well as international recognition. "This will help in promoting entrepreneurship in the country and employment opportunities will be created by promoting cottage industry", he added.</p>
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Prof. at IIT Kanpur wins the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award for research on the subject of Cancer
September 29, 2020
Dr. Bushra Ateeq, Associate Professor of the "Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering Department" of Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is acquitted with the credit of doing an exceptional and detailed study on the subject of cancer. Her golden contribution has been duly acknowledged with the inclusion of her name in the list of winners of the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award for Science and Technology 2020 in the Medical Science field.
<h2>Laurels for IIT Kanpur Professor<br></h2><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With great pride and joy, I share with you that Dr. Bushra Ateeq <a href="https://twitter.com/bushraiitk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bushraiitk</a>, has been selected for the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science & Technology 2020 in the category of Medical Sciences.<br>Hearty congratulations Prof Ateeq! You have made us proud!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/award?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#award</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vs1BBNWrC0">pic.twitter.com/Vs1BBNWrC0</a><br>— Abhay Karandikar (@karandi65) <a href="https://twitter.com/karandi65/status/1309788934159826945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p><br></p><p>The Director of IIT Kanpur, Prof. Abhay Karandikar tweeted, sharing the news and and congratulating Dr Bushra for her selection to the winners' list of the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award to the foreground . Though, it is certain that the Professor would be receiving the award in the 2020 edition of the award, the date of felicitation has not been finalised yet. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="3193383559" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Professor Bushra Ateeq has been working with the Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur since 2013. During this tenure, her team has detected problems in genes and cells due to cancer. Also, they have done research on prostate cancer in men and found out its cause. The team has further investigated the subject of prostate cancer in men and have succeeded in identifying its cause, which paves way for treatment advancements. For this, she also bagged the Chintamani Nagesh Ramchandra Rao (CNR Rao) Faculty Award in 2018.</p><p>The Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award is a prestigious honour in the country that acknowledges and credits extraordinary indigenous research and contribution in the field of biological and chemical, chemical, earth, environmental, oceanic and planetary, engineering, mathematical, medical and physical sciences. It is presented in the honour of Sir Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, the founder-director of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research or CSIR, the award is presented every year, accounting Indian talents, promoting domestic research in the foray of science and technology across the country. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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39 Metro Trains to run between 30 stations in Kanpur; trials to be held by 31 July 2021
September 28, 2020
Setting up of an expansive metro system in the city of Kanpur is currently under progress and although the pandemic has impacted us to a major extent, the developmental activities seem to be continuing, regardless. According to reports, by the year 2024, Kanpur will be home to an overall count of 39 metro trains. These trains will run between 30 stations located on two routes in the city and if the pursuit continues to be seamless, the trials will be held by the 31st of July, 2021.
<h2>Kanpur Metro Project on a smooth roll</h2>
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<p>Reportedly, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently sanctioned a loan of Rs. 5,551.99 Cr for the Kanpur Metro project. This will be a 31.4-km long network, comprising of two corridors and the UPMRC body is aiming at commissioning its first stretch by the end of next year. The track ranging from from IIT Kanpur to Moti Jheel, has been identified as the 'priority corridor'.<br></p><p><span></span>There will be 22 stations on route number one (from IIT to Naubasta which will be 23.8 km long) and eight, on route number two (from CSA to Barra; 8.6 km in length). The total of 22 stations on the first corridor will include 14 elevated stops while 8 would be underground. The second corridor is said to have 8 stations, 4 of which would be elevated and the rest would be underground.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>This metro project is expected to lessen the traffic congestion on the roads due to the private and public vehicles plying on the streets. The daily functioning of metro trains will even lead to effective crowd management and reduce prime time rush which has been plaguing the city for years now. Inadequate parking facilities and the surging pollution levels in Kanpur, can now be improved and kept in check.</p>
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IIT-Kanpur's E-Spin nanotech startup has introduced designer masks to battle COVID-19
September 25, 2020
Masks have become an indispensable part of the ongoing pandemic and it is a life-saving equipment, keeping in view the nature of the virus. So in a bid to save the citizens from contracting the disease, the folks at IIT-Kanpur have come up with unique fashionable designer masks. These indigenous masks are said to be effective in countering the COVID-19 infection.
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</p><p>These designer masks are reusable and they not only protect a person from COVID-19 but also from external pollution and respiratory odour. The E-Spin nanotech startup which is set up at the Innovation and Incubation Center at IIT Kanpur, is the manufacturer of this item. The masks have been designed by a Dr. Sandeep Patil, Nitin Charathe, Ankit Shukla and Mahesh Kumar. <br></p><p>Dr. Sandeep Patil, Director of E-Spin, was quoted saying, "This variety of masks is completely indigenous. Apart from previously launched white-black masks, we have added designer colourful multi-function N95 masks which will be launched soon."</p><p>He further added, "This mask is completely different from other masks sold in the market but is similar to the masks we have launched earlier. People don't like black and white masks much. That is why we have made masks in diverse hues. Its top layer is coloured but there is no compromise with safety. The visibility, filtration and capacity of masks produced by us is much better than masks available in the market. This mask is certified by Nelson Lab and can protect people from bacteria and virus attacks. These masks are also capable of stopping 300 nanometre particles. It is priced at a low price and will start getting easily available to people in the second week of October."</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Masks are available under the brand name of 'Swasa'</h2><p>Nitin Charathe, the other Director of E-Spin, also mentioned that the mask is completely safe from viruses, bacteria, smoke, dust and so on. These masks are available on online platforms and in the market, under the brand name of 'Swasa'. </p><p>"Mask manufacturing started in 2018. During that time it was used more in hospitals. The company is producing 'N95 Swasa masks'. Nearly 25,000 masks were produced by us every day. The objective of this initiative is to fight the pandemic contributing to the nation's collective effort in combating the infection," Charathe added.</p><div class="redactor-editor" dir="ltr" placeholder="Start writing..."></div>
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IIT Kanpur to support startups and small businesses affected by the pandemic
September 19, 2020
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns saw the premature death of various small and medium businesses, especially in micro to medium scale category due to a choked economy and a negative overall demand. This is where the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has emerged as a support system for the MSME sector by creating a business resource platform called the Technopark@iitk. This digital platform helps young and small businesses to avail the world-class, certified services of the Institute's Research and Development.
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</p><p>The Technopark@iitk is a forum created which allows access to small and medium scale businesses to R&D support by signing up for the home-designed 'Affiliate Membership Model'. This digital gateway to the best in class resources is aimed to improve the quality, enhance skill, upgrade technology, and refine the overall delivery of the market product. The primary features of this platform grants access to the state of art research infrastructure and intellectual resources along with the opportunity to work with the brilliant minds of IIT Kanpur students. This is also a road that paves a way for participation in SIG or Special Interest Groups, meets, Technopark@iitk organised industry events. This model further helps brands to establish themselves deeply and strongly into the post-COVID market with greater visibility with a chance to license and commercialise IIT Kanpur IPs, a database of over 600 patents! Apart from all of this, an affliated member of the Technopark@iitk can enjoy the benefit of an office on grounds for 30 days in one year to establish closer relation and alliance with IIT Kanpur.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</p><p><br>IIT Kanpur has a huge MSME base and it was realised during discussions that they are interested to seek and utilise expertise from the Institution, however, developing R&D individually is both unfeasible and expensive in the middle of a raging pandemic. The Technopark here comes in as a saviour as it would reach out to this entire MSME database rather than being restricted to a select few. </p><p>It is eager to magnify its acquiring range by absorbing more and MSMEs and start-ups within its infrastructure. With its ambitious approach and firm grounding, the research park has planned to increase its scope in the coming months. It is already occupied in active exchange with the TiE-UP and Indian Institute Association (IIA) and is aiming the support and backing of government ministry of the MSME sector to push its model for a wider and broadened adoption. <br></p><h2>Knock Knock </h2><p>This is great opportunity for young brands that are collapsing under the pressure of a ruined economy and post-pandemic world. With this novel venture, IIT Kanpur has taken a strong step towards establishing a newer and stronger economy that is based on the needs of the new world. The promise and validity of its name, along with its strive to innovate, IIT Kanpur has emerged <strong></strong>as the proverbial walking crane of the crippled markets and economy. </p>
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Kanpur follows rising case-trends of Lucknow; Reports highest CPR with second-highest infection tallies in UP
September 17, 2020
Kanpur district seems to be following the state capital in terms of infection transmission and identification, reporting a high number of fresh cases every day. The city has emerged with the second-highest tallies of total- 21,141 and active-4,652 cases in the state. Besides these statistics, Kanpur is also ranked at the 3rd position among the list of top 10 districts that are conducting the maximum number of tests in Uttar Pradesh, yielding the maximum case positivity rate of 9% in the state.
<h2>Kanpur's COVID case rise <br></h2><p>Following the footsteps of Lucknow, the city of Kanpur is furnishing daily high tallies of the coronavirus infection at an alarming rate of around 9% positivity for around 2.4 lac tests conducted so far in the district. It has recorded as many as 21,141 cases and the curve is still climbing up a steep slope. With 15,939 recoveries in the city, around 4,652 remain active that represents the efficiency of the medical staff. However, Kanpur has also reported 550 virus fatalities.</p>
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<p>Though the high case positivity rate exceeds the optimum percentage of 3% to 5% as prescribed by the World Health Organisation, the amplified testing capacities show no inadequacies and the system is working relentlessly. Gautam Buddha Nagar and Lucknow supersede Kanpur with respect to the number of tests conducted.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h2>Knock Knock <br></h2><p>Kanpur's rapid case rise has been the cause of concern among the district and state administration authorities, who fear the city will transform into a virus hotspot like Capital Lucknow if the chain of transmission is not broken. All readers are requested to practice social distancing and other safety precautions and protocols as laid down by the state to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus in Kanpur. </p>
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Kanpur Metro Project gains momentum even during the raging pandemic
September 16, 2020
The Kanpur Metro Project sails at a smooth pace even as the district deals with the impact and repercussions of the global pandemic. Apart from completing the concourse construction of the IIT Kanpur Station, The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has managed to erect about 42 'U' girdles along the 9 km Priority Corridor via duct in just one month's time! On Tuesday, the UPMRCL commenced the construction of Kalyanpur Station concourse by erecting a pre-casted double 'T'-girder of the metro corridor under the Kanpur Metro project. This is the second station, after IIT Kanpur station to use a precast structure to boost civil developmental project, making Kanpur Metro the first metro project in India to use this novel architectural technology.
<h2>Innovation, Development and Speed </h2><p>The Kanpur Metro project is working at an amped up momentum even with the ongoing crisis of the pandemic. The Metro engineers have strategised the construction and planning, using precast girders to shape the route and track, saving time and enhancing the end result of the construction procedure. The UPMRCL has completed the construction of the concourse level of the IIT Kanpur Station and 22 Pillars of the Kalyanpur Station. The team has also shaped the 9 km long viaduct of the Priority Corridor placing 42 U girdles in a chain from the Gooba Garden to the Kalyanpur Station. The process of track laying over this skeleton system will begin soon. <br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1928181993792414" data-ad-slot="7448307427" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</p><p>The UPMRCL has planned to lay down 52 double T-girders to complete the construction of the Kalyanpur station concourse. Usually, a set of single girders is used to lay down the base of the concourse slab at stations, incorporating external support, however, The Kanpur Metro Project is using new girders to achieve this with ease, promptness and finesse. These new precast structures are double-tier, 'T' shaped iron girders that instantly provide a foundation to erect the station concourse. A technology as such has never been utilised in the construction of any metro project in India, making the Kanpur Metro Project the <strong>first of its kind</strong>. These iron structures ramp up the overall speed of construction, fast-tracking the procedure of the Kanpur Metro construct</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>The Managing Director of the UP Metro expressed his happiness over the fast-tracked civil development process and said, "<em>The team of Engineers and Contractors of UPMRC and AFCONS is working well in Kanpur and the project is progressing at a rapid pace. It is their dedication due to which we are able to complete the project with such speed even in the current adverse conditions."</em><br></p>
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