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New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Eco park project at Thanjavur dump gains momentum
THANJAVUR: The establishment of an eco park after bio-capping the accumulated solid waste in the dump yard in Thanjavur under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS 2.0) programme gathered momentum following the recent visit of a team of experts deputed by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). 'A team from Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE), which has been entrusted with preparing the master plan for the projects promoting a circular economy -- with focus on integrated waste management -- in all the 18 cities selected under CITIIS 2.0, visited Thanjavur last week and held consultations,' an official told TNIE. The officials added that component plans, including bio-capping of the more than 2 lakh cubic metres of legacy solid waste accumulated in the compost yard (garbage dump) of the corporation at Chekkadi, establishing a waste processing facility (WPF) to process non-gradable waste, and the installation of a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) unit that would make the combustible components of the waste into fuel, are ready. TCE might give their suggestions which will also be integrated into the plans. After this, the Union ministry will give the nod and eventually release funds, officials added. When contacted Mayor S Ramanathan said once the MoHUA gives its nod, detailed projects reports (DPRs) will be prepared and further steps will be taken to implement the project. It may be noted that Thanjavur is one of the 18 cities in the country selected through a competitive process for implementation of CITIIS 2.0. Under the programme, the Thanjavur corporation will receive a grant of Rs 135 crore for waste management and climate action. Besides the grant, another Rs 30 crore in funds is expected from other avenues, including the state government.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
804cr fraud: ED case against Tata co, former JNPT officials
Mumbai: ED has registered a money laundering case against former officials of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), a project management consultant, over allegations of corruption and fraud in the awarding and execution of a contract to increase the depth of the channel for large cargo ships in 2003-14 and 2013-19 and causing a loss of Rs 804 crore to govt. The case is based on an FIR by CBI, which conducted searches last month at former JNPT officers' residences, TCE and the offices of accused private firms in Mumbai and Chennai. The CBI FIR named then JNPT chief manager Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, TCE and its project director Devdutt Bose, BoskalisSmit India and Jan De Nul Dredging India, along with unidentified public and private persons. It alleged "shadow bidding arrangements to support the cartel made by BoskalisSmit India LLP and Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt Ltd were permitted by Madabhavi in connivance with Bose and other unidentified individuals". —Vijay V Singh You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Fashion Value Chain
27-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Tata ClassEdge Limited Announces Strategic Collaboration with Tata STRIVE to Bridge Education and Employability
Tata ClassEdge Limited (TCE), a leading organization providing digital & academic solutions to K-12 schools for both in-classroom and after school requirements, has announced a strategic collaboration with Tata STRIVE, Indias premier skilling organization. This future-focused alliance will create a comprehensive education and employability ecosystem that seamlessly bridges the gap between academic learning and livelihood opportunities across India. (L to R) Mr. K.R.S. Jamwal, Mr. Tarun Bhojwani, Mr. Ameya Vanjari and Ms. Roopa Purushothaman Strategic Vision for Nation-Building Driven by a shared vision for inclusive progress, this initiative reimagines how we prepare our learning ecosystem for the future. 'This collaboration with Tata STRIVE marks a pivotal moment in our mission to facilitate quality education and takes it beyond the classroom. It will hopefully contribute to the TATA Groups commitment to nation-building through education and skill development, creating pathways that connect learning to livelihood and contribute meaningfully to Indias youth and their future,' said Mr. K.R.S. Jamwal, Executive Director, Tata Industries Limited, and Chairman, Tata ClassEdge Limited. Comprehensive Ecosystem for Learning and Employability The initiative will leverage Tata STRIVE's extensive Pan-India network of 150+ offline centres, providing Tata ClassEdge, having a strong presence in schools across the country, an opportunity to extend its proven teacher enablement expertise to even more diverse communities and regions. 'By integrating Tata ClassEdges pedagogical excellence with Tata STRIVEs comprehensive skilling ecosystem, we can connect academic learning directly to career opportunities. This endeavour will help us reach more pre-service and in-service educators and provide them with the complete journey from foundational learning to career readiness,' said Purushothaman, Chief Economist and Head of Policy Advocacy, Head of CSR and TAAP at Tata Sons. Transformative Focus Areas The strategic alliance will enable change across several critical dimensions of education and employability: Expanding Reach and Accessibility : Utilizing physical training centers and strong school presence to democratize access to skilling for employability across urban and rural India. Supporting NEP 2020 Implementation : Leveraging the partnership to help schools effectively adapt NEP 2020 guidelines with practical skilling components. Designing Career-Connected Learning Pathway s: Developing programs that bridge the traditional gap between school education and livelihood preparation. Advancing Through Hybrid Skilling Models: Integrating digital innovation with hands-on training methodology to create hybrid learning experiences. Reimagining Education for Indias Future According to Mr. Tarun Bhojwani, Director, Tata ClassEdge Limited, 'This collaboration with Tata STRIVE isnt just about expanding our reach-its about reimagining what education can achieve. It also adds a powerful dimension to our flagship initiative – Better Teachers Make Better Students – which drives holistic school transformation through various purposeful effort will help us build a skilling ecosystem that is truly scalable, inclusive, and deeply rooted in impact.' The strategy is to create large-scale impact by leveraging the capabilities of the two organizations within the skill development ecosystem. The approach will promote multidisciplinary, flexible learning opportunities while directly addressing the growing need for a skilled workforce. 'This alliance sets a new standard for educational partnerships in India, demonstrating how academic institutions and skilling organizations can work together to create holistic learning experiences. With the National Education Policy advocating vocationalization of school education, the importance of this partnership is more pronounced than ever before. The initiative will particularly benefit students and educators in underserved regions, providing them with access to quality education and practical training that were previously unavailable,' said Vanjari, Chief Operating Officer at Tata STRIVE. Responding to a critical need in Indias educational landscape, this association creates continuous learning pathways that extend beyond traditional classroom boundaries. It supports teaching and learning communities in building practical skills that strengthen both their employability and entrepreneurial potential. About the Organizations Tata ClassEdge Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Industries Limited, ensures seamless adoption of its academic solutions, making the transition to digital teaching and learning effortless for schools. Backed by the TATA Groups enduring commitment to education, the companys main objective is to provide digital & academic solutions to K-12 schools for both in-classroom and after school requirements and create impactful learning experiences for students nationwide. Tata STRIVE is a skill development programme housed under the overall governance of Tata Community Initiatives Trust which was established in October 2014 as a public charitable trust by Tata Sons Private Limited. Today Tata STRIVE functions under the aegis of the Tata Trusts. Known for its comprehensive approach to skill development for employment, entrepreneurship or community enterprise, Tata STRIVE has established itself in strengthening the skill development ecosystem with a focus on disadvantaged.
The Print
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
What is CBI's case against Tata firm, Nehru Port Trust officials booked in Rs 800 cr dredging ‘scam'
Dredging of ports involves removal of marine rocks and clay from beneath the water surface to increase the depth of the navigation channel. In the case of JNPT, the process started in May 2003. The plan was to accommodate large-size cargo ships. According to the agency, alleged irregularities inflicted a loss of Rs 365.9 crore on JNPT during the first phase of dredging, which was conducted between 2010 and 2014, and Rs 438 crore in the second phase, which was said to have been conducted between 2012 and 2019. New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked Tata Consulting Engineers, a Tata Group company, other private firms, and some officials with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), a public sector undertaking, for allegedly causing losses of nearly Rs 803 crore to the Nhava Sheva Port. In its FIR, the agency attributed said losses to alleged cartelisation in contracts and inflated bills for port dredging. On Wednesday, the CBI booked Tata Consulting Engineers project director Devdutt Bose; Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, a chief manager-level officer of the JNPT; two other firms in the marine engineering field, Mumbai-based Boskalis Smit India LLP and Chennai-based Jan De Nul Dredging India; and some unidentified public servants in the case. The CBI FIR, filed Wednesday, came more than three years after the probe agency, in June 2022, opened a preliminary enquiry (PE) into the allegations of collusion between JNPT officials and some private companies, leading to inflated estimates and restricted competition aimed at extending benefits solely to the colluding companies. Moreover, the CBI said it found that suppression of reports of independent experts and abuse of positions by JNPT officials resulted in excess payment for dredging beyond the Design Dredge Level (DDL). During the inquiry, 'the criminal conspiracy between the JNPT officials and other private persons, resulting in the wrongful loss, amounting to Rs 365.90 crore for phase-I and Rs 438 crore for phase-II to JNPT due to over-dredging has surfaced,' a CBI official noted in the complaint, which formed the basis of the CBI FIR. Also Read: What court said while acquitting former coal secretary & joint secretary in Mahuagarhi coal block case CBI FIR on conflict of interest, excess payment Nearly seven years after receiving a detailed report to increase the depth of the navigational channel at the port, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) roped in the Tata Consulting Engineer (TCE) for a final report on the dredging plan and cost estimate. The TCE and Dredging Solution, another firm, prepared the final report in December 2010, the CBI FIR has documented. The TCE was also awarded the work of the project management consultant for the first phase. So, it was responsible for preparing tender documents and supervising project execution, the CBI FIR has further stated. Moreover, the TCE recommended three alternative dredging proposals and the modalities for each. It also recommended a second phase of the exercise to cater to the expected increased traffic at the port in 2020. Then, TCE, jointly with E&Y and Howe Engineering Project (India), prepared a final report. Similar to the final report of the first phase, Howe Engineering Project (India) suggested three alternatives for dredging to accommodate 20-foot-size ships, which have a capacity of 12,500 20-foot equivalent units. TCE was also made the project management consultant for the second phase, ignoring the conflict of interest. In the complaint to the agency, leading to an FIR, a CBI official noted a 'significant delay' in the dredging work from 2010 onwards, without proper assessment of prevailing dredging requirements since the detailed project report was prepared way back in May 2003. The investigators further noted that while the first phase was in progress, JNPT management led by Sunil Kumar Madabhavi had already assigned TCE the work to write the final report for the second phase. The second phase of the project began and the payment for it made based on the TCE report in violation of the JNPT board-adopted project note, which explicitly mentioned that the two phases of dredging would be taken up separately. The CBI FIR has noted that in the first phase, the excess dredging, 14.85 million cubic metre beyond the DDL, resulted in a Rs 365.90 crore excess payment, a loss for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. 'JNPT officials, in connivance with the PMC (project management consultant) and contractor, have also made an excess payment of Rs.430 crores to the contractor for over dredging made in Phase-II,' the FIR has stated. According to the CBI FIR, two different software were used to conduct the survey before and after the second phase of dredging. The pre-dredging survey used one software known for accuracy and widely accepted globally. However, the post-dredging survey used software patented by one of the parties in the deal on the behest of one Devdutt Bose, the project director on behalf of TCE, the FIR has claimed. Additionally, the CBI FIR alleged that Bose, along with JNPT chief manager in the planning, projects, and development (PP&D) department Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, hatched a conspiracy to allow shadow bidding by a joint venture between Boskalis Smit India LLP and Jan De Nul Dredging India and extended undue financial favours, including payments amounting to Rs 348 crore to the companies in the second phase for work already executed in the first phase, without any such work taking place. 'The above acts of commission and omission on the part of 1) Shri Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, the then Chief Manager (PP&D), JNPT, 2) Shri Devdutt Bose, Project Director with M/s TCE, 3) M/s Tata Consulting Engineers, 4) M/s BoskalisSmit India LLP, 5) M/s Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt. Ltd. and 6) other unknown public servant and private persons, disclose commission of offences punishable U/s 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC r/w 420 (cheating) of IPC and Section 13 (2) r/w 13(1) (d) of PC Act, 1988 (un-amended) and substantive offences thereof. Therefore, it is requested that a regular case may be registered against the above mentioned persons,' the CBI official documented. (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Another closure report in 2010 CWG 'scam'. Here's what happened to the 19 FIRs filed since 2010
Mint
21-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
CBI files FIR against ex-officers of JNPT, Tata firm over ₹800 cr irregularities in dredging project; conducts searches
The CBI has registered a case against former officials of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), as well as as two dredging companies, alleging irregularities worth more than ₹ 800 crore. As per officials, the alleged irregularities are linked to the Capital Dredging Project to deepen ship navigational channels near Mumbai. The federal investigative agency's action comes after three years of a preliminary inquiry that took a look into accusations of inflated estimates, halting of competition to benefit international bidders, extending undue favours to contactors, and suppression of reports of independent expert organisations. The CBI in its FIR has booked named then chief engineer of JNPT Sunil Kumar Madabhavi, then project director of TCE, Devdutt Bose, Boskalis Smit India LLP, Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt Ltd and other unidentified public servants. The case has been lodged under IPC Section 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating) and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Following the registration of its FIR, the CBI searched five locations in Mumbai and Chennai, including the homes of Madabhavi and Bose, and offices of private companies. The searches led to the recovery of a number of documents relating to the Capital Dredging Project, digital devices and documents showing investments made by public servants, a CBI spokesperson said. The documents recovered are being examined, she said in a statement. No immediate reaction was available from the accused companies. 'The allegations of pecuniary advantage obtained by the private companies as a result of abuse of official position by the JNPT officials resulting into a huge wrongful loss to the exchequer, spread over the period from 2003 to 2014 (phase-I of the project) and 2013 to 2019 (phase-II of the project) was also inquired,' the CBI said in the FIR. The inquiry showed a criminal conspiracy between JNPT officials and other private persons, including an official of Tata Consulting Engineers, and others, which resulted in wrongful loss amounting to ₹ 365.90 crore for phase-I and ₹ 438 crore for phase-II to JNPT due to over-dredging. The case pertains to a project envisaged by the JNPT to deepen and widen the navigational channel it shared with the Mumbai Port in 2003 to cater to the needs of larger size cargo ships. TCE was roped in for preparation of a final report on the planning for dredging activities for the Capital Dredging Phase-I project, which was submitted in 2010 in association with Dredging Solution. TCE was also awarded the work of project management consultant for the project, including preparation of the tender documents and work of supervising the execution of the project, the FIR alleged. The CBI during its preliminary inquiry found that JNPT officials along with TCE executives kept tender conditions to favour foreign bidders, and violated the guidelines of Competition Commission of India by allowing complimentary bidding, and allowed the formation of the joint venture by solely eligible bidders Boskalis Smit India LLP with Jan De Nul Dredging India Pvt Ltd (also known as BSI-JDN JV).
