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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
12 companies show interest in commercial padi cultivation in Sarawak
KUCHING: A total of 12 private companies have registered their interest in commercial padi cultivation projects in Sarawak, which is one of the strategies the state government undertook to become a net rice exporter by 2030. Sarawak Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said all these projects would be carried out on state lands utilising the design, build, operate and transfer (DBOT) model. 'This is part of our plan to modernise and commercialise paddy farming by involving both the public and private sectors,' he said when winding up for his ministry at the State Legislative Assembly here, today. Rundi said the DBOT model incorporates the design and construction of necessary infrastructures, the use of modern technology and machinery for farming, and then, eventually, the transfer of management to local stakeholders for long-term sustainability. 'Currently, the state financial secretary is preparing standardised DBOT guidelines and a standard operating procedure to ensure a clear framework for this project,' he said. Meanwhile, large-scale paddy cultivation on native customary rights (NCR) land will be implemented through private sector participation via leasing or joint venture models. Rundi said this would require engagement and consent from the landowners as active involvement and continuous support from them and other stakeholders was pertinent to achieving self-sufficiency in Sarawak. 'Through unity, collective effort and God willing, we can successfully achieve our goals in the paddy development industry for economic resilience and, of course, food security,' he added.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
12 firms show interest in commercial padi cultivation in Sarawak
KUCHING: A total of 12 private companies have registered their interest in commercial padi cultivation projects in Sarawak, which is one of the strategies the state government undertook to become a net rice exporter by 2030. Sarawak Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said all these projects would be carried out on state lands utilising the design, build, operate and transfer (DBOT) model. 'This is part of our plan to modernise and commercialise paddy farming by involving both the public and private sectors,' he said when winding up for his ministry at the State Legislative Assembly here, today. Rundi said the DBOT model incorporates the design and construction of necessary infrastructures, the use of modern technology and machinery for farming, and then, eventually, the transfer of management to local stakeholders for long-term sustainability. 'Currently, the state financial secretary is preparing standardised DBOT guidelines and a standard operating procedure to ensure a clear framework for this project,' he said. Meanwhile, large-scale paddy cultivation on native customary rights (NCR) land will be implemented through private sector participation via leasing or joint venture models. Rundi said this would require engagement and consent from the landowners as active involvement and continuous support from them and other stakeholders was pertinent to achieving self-sufficiency in Sarawak. 'Through unity, collective effort and God willing, we can successfully achieve our goals in the paddy development industry for economic resilience and, of course, food security,' he added.
Business Upturn
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
G R Infraprojects bags Rs 1,257 crore contract from BSNL for BharatNet Project in Kerala
G R Infraprojects has recently informed exchanges that the company secured a contract worth Rs 1,257 crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the BharatNet project in Kerala. The project involves the design, supply, construction, installation, upgradation, operation, and maintenance of the middle-mile network under Package No. 16, as per Tender Enquiry No. MM/BNO&M/BN-III/T-791/2024, dated 15th February 2024. The contract follows an Advance Work Order (AWO) issued by BSNL on 5th May 2025. The project will be executed under the Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DBOT) model. The execution phase is expected to take three years, followed by seven years of operation and maintenance. With this new contract, G R Infraprojects continues to strengthen its position in the telecommunications and infrastructure sectors. The company's ongoing commitment to quality and timely execution has helped it secure large-scale projects with major national players like BSNL. As the project progresses, G R Infraprojects will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital connectivity in Kerala, contributing to the Government's vision of a digitally inclusive India. In the meantime, G R Infraprojects shares opened today at ₹1,069.80, reaching a high of ₹1,075.00 and a low of ₹1,045.50 on the trading day. The stock has seen a significant fluctuation over the past year, with its 52-week high at ₹1,860.00 and its 52-week low at ₹901.00. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Corporation to install compact STPs at Rajaji Nagar to reduce Amayizhanjan canal pollution
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is set to implement a project to install compact sewage treatment plants (STPs) at Rajaji Nagar in Thampanoor ward as part of measures to curb the flow of untreated sewage into the Amayizhanjan canal. The proposed plants will have a total capacity of 500 Kilo litres per day (KLD) and will be built at an estimated cost of ₹7.02 crore. It will be built as part of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. The civic body had last year formed a technical committee to identify a suitable location at Rajaji Nagar. The project is expected to be executed to follow the design, build, operate, and transfer (DBOT) model. In March this year, the Corporation inked an understanding with a sewerage network consultant to prepare a detailed project report and to carry out a survey of existing network conditions. Agreements have also been signed with separate agencies for installation of the STP and for plumbing work. 'The proposal is to install five compact sewage treatment plants in a decentralised manner. We have already received the design for the first plant of 150 KLD capacity. The plants will be located underground in the vacant space between houses and in the area where the material collection facility is currently located. It will probably be the first time that such an unconventional model will be tried out in Kerala. The plants are designed to handle both wastewater as well as faecal water. Due to its design features, the maintenance cost is also expected to be less,' said Corporation Secretary S. Jahamgeer. Though an old sewerage line passes adjacent to Rajaji Nagar, it is currently running at full capacity, making it unsuitable to add newer connections to it. Reverse flow has also been detected in the line. The Corporation has taken several other measures including putting up barriers along the Amayizhanjan canal to reduce the waste outflow into the canal. Implementation of an STP project in the key area could considerably reduce the amount of waste water that reaches the canal.
