RITES Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to provide specialized consultancy and technical support services. The MoU was signed on September 23, 2026, in New Delhi.
The agreement establishes a framework for RITES to provide comprehensive consultancy services for the planning, development, construction, and maintenance of highway and infrastructure projects across North-East India and other strategic areas.
Services to be provided by RITES include:
- Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for highways and tunnels
- External technical audits and third-party quality assurance
- Structural health assessments of bridges and flyovers
- Technical support unit services
- Road safety audits
- Crash investigation and mitigation planning
- Slope stability studies and design services
- Authority Engineering services for highway, tunnel, and slope stability projects
The collaboration aims to enhance project planning, engineering excellence, construction quality, and safety standards across NHIDCL's infrastructure portfolio. The partnership combines NHIDCL's expertise in developing national highways and strategic infrastructure with RITES' extensive experience in transport infrastructure consultancy.
The primary objective is to support the timely and efficient delivery of critical projects that drive regional connectivity and growth.
Company Background:
RITES Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise with 52 years of experience in the transport consultancy and engineering sector. The company has undertaken projects in over 55 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America, and the Middle East region.