Shree Cement, RITES sign MoU to boost rail infrastructure network

Shree Cement has signed a memorandum of understanding with RITES Ltd, a Navratna enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, to enhance its rail infrastructure network. The collaboration aims to improve the efficient and sustainable transportation of raw materials and finished goods across Shree Cement’s manufacturing units. The agreement is effective for five years and can be extended with mutual consent. RITES will provide services from concept to commissioning for upgradation, renovation, and new rail connectivity for transportation of raw materials and cement. The company will also secure approvals from the Ministry of Railways for civil, signal, telecom, overhead electrification, and mechanical engineering components. RITES will support Shree Cement in contractor selection by evaluating and certifying agency eligibility during the tendering process.