Development Alternatives met Sri Harekrishna Panda, Superintending Engineer, PWD, in Keonjhar to promote low-carbon building materials. The meeting highlighted strong alignment and enthusiasm for sustainable innovations in Odisha’s infrastructure policies, paving the way for policy integration, scalable models, and deeper collaboration for climate-resilient public works.
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DA’s Shaloni Dash with met Sri Harekrishna Panda after the meeting
As part of ongoing efforts to mainstream low-carbon building materials into public infrastructure, Ms Shaloni Dash from the Development Alternatives Group visited Keonjhar district and met with Sri Harekrishna Panda, Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&D Division), Ghatagaon.
The interaction revealed a strong alignment of goals and technical vision between the Public Works Department and the Development Alternatives Group. Mr Panda appreciated the organisation’s work on low-carbon building materials and expressed keen interest in adopting and promoting these innovations within Odisha’s Schedule of Rates (SOR) and tender specifications.
The meeting was not only insightful but also reaffirmed the department’s commitment to climate-responsive infrastructure. Sri Panda offered valuable strategic guidance, underscoring the department’s openness to innovation and supporting it with his extensive on-ground experience.
This collaboration lays the foundation for:
By combining grounded expertise, proven models, and a shared commitment to development goals, we are excited about the potential for deeper collaboration with Odisha’s state departments.
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