Applying Trenchless Techniques developed elsewhere, in developing nations, where they may be alien to the local conditions, needs substantial retrospective look over their working systems with reference to the local requirements to evaluate and establish their suitability. In cases, where there is disharmony between the local requirements and the technique deliverables, evolving systemic modifications to indigenize them.

Since this process requires substantial resources and time investment, in India, till now, Trenchless Techniques have been used on a case to case basis and such evaluation, though needed, could not be done in a major way.

With the advent of Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) projects in 63 cities across India, situations are fast evolving where India can effectively develop these codes. IndSTT, the apex organization to promote the application of Trenchless Technology in India and other South Asian Nations, has embarked upon a major initiative to develop the Standards and Specifications of Trenchless Technology Techniques Suiting Indian Conditions.

The initiative started with the declaration of JnNURM by the Government of India in December 2005 where it was evident that the application of Trenchless Techniques for urban renewal are bound to grow substantially. IndSTT jointly with Construction Industry Development Council established a Trenchless Technology Task Force of JnNURM under the auspices of the Chapter on Construction in the 11th Plan of Government of India. The task force in its first meeting on 28th March 2007 decided to constitute a working group to  establish Codes of Practice Suiting Indian Conditions.

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IndSTT conducted three meetings of the working group at New Delhi Bangalore and Kolkata. Based on the inputs generated, it released the following documents:

1. Code of Practice for Horizontal Directional Drilling Suiting Indian Conditions;

2. Code of Practice for Cured in Place Pipeline Technique Suiting Indian Conditions

3. Special Conditions for Horizontal Auger Boring;

4. Inspection Guide for Horizontal Auger Boring;

5. Special Conditions for Pipe Ramming;

6. Inspection Guide for Pipe Ramming;

7. Vision document for Safety at Road & Highway construction works;

8. Vision document for Reinstatement of Openings at Roads & Highways;

9. Vision document for Recording of Underground Utility Networks & Services.

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IndSTT invites the interested individuals and organizations to join it in this endeavor. You can communicate to us at the address given below or can write to us by clicking here.