L&T: Potential of Tunnelling for India's Economic Growth

Bhavani Koneru, FICCI Transport Infrastructure Committee Member & Executive Vice President and Head – Urban Transit SBG, Larsen & Toubro, highlights the immense potential of tunnelling for enhancing connectivity and boosting economic activity, and calls for increased investment in technology and skilled manpower to capitalize on this opportunity.

Tunnel construction in India is rapidly transforming the nation’s infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, which is crucial for boosting economic growth. The beauty of tunnelling lies in its ability to connect distant points without the constraints of surface space, which remains largely untapped in India. This presents significant opportunities given the abundant underground space available.