Goa considers dropping China firm from Rs 1,400-crore bridge project
The Goa government is considering dropping a Chinese consultancy firm from a Rs 1,400 crore eight-lane bridge construction project across the Zuari river in south Goa, officials said on Monday.
The bridge — a prestige project for the BJP-led government — is slated to be named after late chief minister Manohar Parrikar. It is being built by Dilip Buildcon with Shanghai Tonggang Bridge Technology providing expertise on several aspects as well as materials.
Public Works Department Minister Deepak Pauskar on Monday said they will have to re-examine their import policies and need for expertise in light of the standoff. Materials needed for the bridge are presently being imported from China.
