Globe Civil Projects bags Rs 172.99 crore NBCC contract for Central University of Punjab development
Globe Civil Projects Limited has secured a significant new order from NBCC (India) Ltd. worth ₹172.99 crore. The contract involves the development of key infrastructure and buildings for the Central University of Punjab, located in Village Ghudda, Bathinda district, Punjab.
The project will be executed on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis and includes the construction of a range of academic and residential facilities, such as: A 400-seater Girls' Hostel
A 600-seater Boys' Hostel
An Academic Block
A 100-seater International Students' Hostel
A Vice Chancellor's Residence
And extensive external development works across the campus
The project is expected to be completed in approximately 21 months.
This latest win highlights Globe Civil Projects' growing reputation and execution strength in large-scale institutional and educational infrastructure projects. It also reflects the continued trust placed by leading government agencies like NBCC in the company's ability to deliver quality EPC solutions across the country.
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