Gaurang Doshi Is Now A Free Man

Gaurang Doshi Is Now A Free Man

by | Jul 18, 2019 | News

Bombay HC Drops Charges Against him in ‘Willful Breach of Court Order’ Case

Mumbai, India, July 18, 2019 —

Gaurang Doshi, the man behind the masterpiece Aankhen, which took Bollywood by storm, followed by other blockbusters Deewaar: Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home, and Bawander has finally broken the shackles of controversy framed against his name.

With a profound victory for his appeal in an earlier case that he was framed for, and would have faced 6-month simple imprisonment following the contempt of court for ‘willful breach of a court order’ as he could not be present in court, he is now all set to make a grand return. It was on July 10, 2019, when a landmark judgement was made by the Apex Court committee led by Honorable Chief Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice N. M Jamdar, deciding to drop the charges of contempt of court against him.

“A well-deserved triumph in the face of my haters”, said Gaurang Doshi following the outcome. While Gaurang Doshi never went to prison and does not have to go to prison whatsoever, it seems to have put many unnecessary rumours against his name to rest.

Having endured a daunting phase in his career, courtesy some wrong allegations against his name, Gaurang Doshi is finally a man free from the web of false controversies, looking forward to initiating his new dream projects. The project names are yet to be announced.

The news came in the wake of the recent order of the Bombay High Court, wherein he has been asked to furnish a deposit Rs. 1.25 crores, which allows him to pursue his envisioned new ventures and steer clear of allegations. Having shrugged off his past behind him, Gaurang Doshi is already rearing to go and prove his mettle purely with his work. Like a man of steel, he is set to return standing triumphant fighting his lone battles against the peddlers of false controversy.

“The last few years have been tough, but it has just proven that my passion for films and the creative process involved in bringing projects and talent to life is as strong as it has ever been. With nothing but the truth by my side, I’ve put the past behind me, and I look forward to a very promising future. I thank all my fans, my supporters and business partners who never lost faith in me and continued to motivate me to overcome the challenges pelted at me. I am a fighter, who will never give up. I will rise above all the hurdles relentlessly should my ill-wishers decide to falsely accuse me again. I will never give up. I look forward to a new beginning where I already see some best times dawning in the Indian Film Fraternity with the kind of stories and concepts that have been appreciated by not only the Indian but global audiences. There has never been a better time to be a part of the Indian Movie Industry with opportunities sprouting beyond the big screens right into the digital space. Having said that, I’m already thankful for the opportunities that lie ahead of me.”

Gaurang Doshi is all set to sweep his audience off their feet promising something bigger and better by the end of July with some grand announcements.

About Gaurang Doshi 

Gaurang Doshi is an ace producer in Bollywood and the founder of Gaurang Doshi Productions. He has made movies such as ‘Aankhen’, ‘Deewaar – Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home’ and ‘Sandstorm’ and is currently looking at producing new projects.

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5 Tips to Increase your Credit Card Limit

5 Tips to Increase your Credit Card Limit

by | Jul 18, 2019 | News

Your credit card’s credit limit indicates the amount that the issuer allows you to use. This is important because with a high credit limit you can make big-ticket purchases, improve your credit score, avail of a loan in an emergency and capitalise on offers, discounts, and reward points. If you are someone who is prudent with their finances, an enhanced credit limit gives you a greater degree of flexibility and security.

From improving your chances of faring well with the issuer’s automated credit limit algorithm to making a request yourself, here are 5 tips to successfully obtain a credit card limit increase.

Work on improving your credit score

Credit scores generally range from 300 to 900 and speak of your repayment capabilities according to how you have managed credit in the past. Thus, financiers check your credit score before approving a higher credit limit. While a score of around 700–750 suffices to get a credit card on favourable terms, you may need to improve upon your credit score if you desire a higher limit. Some things you can do to improve your credit score include clearing an outstanding debt and paying bills and EMIs on time.

Maintain a low credit utilisation ratio

Credit utilisation ratio is a representation of the amount of credit you use, as part of your credit limit. As counterintuitive as it may seem, in order to gain a higher credit card limit, you need to keep your total credit utilisation ratio on the lower side. This tells issuers that you are not credit hungry, have enough income, and aren’t heavily dependent on credit on a day-to-day basis.

Use the card regularly and make timely repayments

As a regular user, you become more of a valuable customer to the issuer and hence your request for an increased limit will carry more weight. In terms of repayment, you gain your financier’s confidence when you clear your dues in full in a timely manner. Since your issuer is assured of repayment, you have a better chance of obtaining an enhanced credit limit. Additionally, regular repayments also increase your credit score, which boosts your chances of securing a higher credit limit.

Make a request for a credit limit enhancement

In case you are not automatically picked for a credit limit increase by your financier’s back-end algorithm, you can personally request your manager for an increase. Look for facts and figures that support your request. Speak of the number of times you have made full repayments and how you have kept your credit utilisation ratio low.

Build a case by showing income sources

Whether you are approaching your manager personally, or are looking for an automatic credit limit enhancement, proof of additional income will act in your favour. This is all the more true in case you have a savings account with the issuing authority. Whether it is payment from a freelance project, an investment that is yielding high returns, or a part-time job you have taken up, multiple sources of income show that you can make larger repayments comfortably.

Another option that you have when you want a credit limit enhancement is to apply for a credit card that offers you a higher limit. When looking for an option that has simple eligibility criteria and extends to you a generous credit limit, consider the Bajaj Finserv RBL Bank SuperCard. This card comes in 8 different variants like Platinum Choice First-Year-Free SuperCard, World Prime SuperCard and Doctor’s SuperCard. This way you can pick a credit card as per your requirements.

Every SuperCard also offers you convenient features like 50-day, interest-free cash withdrawals from ATMs and 90-day, interest-free loans. Additionally, the SuperCard can also be used as an EMI Card as you can covert purchases of over Rs.3,000 to monthly instalments instantly. You can apply for the SuperCard and avail a sizeable credit limit quickly. Simply apply for your credit card online by checking your pre-approved offer.

News Source: Digpu

Gaurang Doshi on the evolution of Indian Cinema

Gaurang Doshi on the evolution of Indian Cinema

by | Jul 17, 2019 | News

The four-time Limca Book record winner, Gaurang Doshi looks at the Indian Cinema as an advancing Pandora box of talent, entertainment and skills.

Mumbai, India, 17th July 2019 —

With a career spanning over two decades, Gaurang Doshi talks about the evolution of Indian Cinema and how it has transcended for the good of both the industry as well as the entertainment and convenience of the audience along with a take on the dynamic nature of films today.

Producing brilliant masterpieces like Aankhen, Deewar: Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home and Bawandar; the iconic filmmaker, Gaurang Doshi has recently announced his comeback into the industry with multiple projects in the pipeline. It was during these overwhelming announcements that Gaurang Doshi also expressed his opinions on the marvellous evolution of Indian cinema ever since he first sighted his dreams of becoming a filmmaker.

As mentioned by Gaurang Doshi, the Indian world of cinema has advanced over the years from the era of the ‘Angry Young Man’ making the audience rushing to theatres every Friday to family dramas and heartfelt romance that had got everyone brimming with emotions and finally to a stage where the audience has shown a keen interest in drama and thrillers with a greater share going towards the digital cinemas of today.

The four-time Limca Book record winner, Gaurang Doshi looks at the Indian Cinema as an advancing Pandora box of talent, entertainment and skills. He believes that the Indian cinema has moved from religious and mono plot movies to the current exhilarating dynamic edged plots which keep the audience interested and are relevant to the societal structure of today.  Superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Govinda have created a cult in the 80s and 90s and since then the storyline did not really go through a massive shift as it were always the male protagonists that ruled the cinemas. He states that while western cinema could be a major influencer of the changing Bollywood scenario, the film industry and the audience in itself have brought this change upon themselves.

Today the role of women having transcended from being mere showpieces to leading the films even as solo protagonists are plain exemplary. In addition to this, he also highlighted the grappling increase in the number of multiplexes and theatres across the country that has shifted the power for the success of the movie entirely to the likes and dislikes of the audience bringing in a 360-degree change. However, while on one hand, the multiplexes are multiplying rapidly, on the other hand, there is a strong advent of digital cinema with OTT platforms that are attracting the audiences and engrossing them in their device-led gripping shows.

Gaurang Doshi believes that by every passing day, we are adding new stories and new progress into the evergreen history of cinema and it is only a matter of chance that producers like him have to take in order to aboard the journey of the future.

With such optimism and faith towards the industry, Gaurang Doshi is sure to bring to the table some brilliant creations for both the windows of cinema halls and the windows of devices of individuals.

See Gaurang Doshi’s career insights at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbrbhzcC3wI

News Source: Digpu

Top 10 Hits of Legendary Music Director Anu Malik

Top 10 Hits of Legendary Music Director Anu Malik

by | Jul 17, 2019 | News

Anu Malik’s comeback with Dum Laga Ke Haisha’s music gave a tough fight to all the new music directors. Both its renditions from Papon and Monali Thakur were loved by the audience and had won accolades.

Mumbai, India, 17th July 2019 –

When it comes to reminiscing the 90s’ days, Anu Malik’s music has always managed to find a way to our playlists. From thumping beats and peppy tunes to even the soulful melodies, legendary Music Director Anu Malik has always ruled our hearts cutting across genres and creating a niche of his own in the Indian Film industry.

With a career spanning over four decades and creating more than 350 songs and compositions, Anu Malik’s songs are evergreen in the Hindi Film industry.

While his list of timeless songs is endless, here are top 10 numbers by the musician that you just cannot miss out!

  • Iss Pyaar Se Meri Taraf Na Dekho  from Chamatkar, 1992

While he started his career in 1977 with the movie ‘Hunterwali’, it was only by the 1990s that Anu Malik’s music became popular amongst the audience. The Song Iss Pyaar Se Meri Taraf Na Dekho sung by Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu not only restored the era of good music for Bollywood but also created the start of a new era of Anu Malik’s career that went on to achieve hits after hits with no turning back.

  • Tere Dar Pe Sanam from Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayi, 1993

This composition not only garnered him popularity amongst the masses then but also cut across generations and even today stays as one of the most beautiful compositions of all times. The song sung by Kumar Sanu and Sadhna Sargam has been remixed and rendered by new artists over time and always has its covers hitting the charts.   

  • Baazigar O Bazigar! from Baazigar, 1993

A magnificent number that peaked Anu Malik’s career and gave Bollywood an iconic melody, the song brought Anu Malik his first ever Filmfare Award as a music director. Not only this, his other compositions for the same movie such as ‘Kaali Kaali Ankhen’ and ‘Ae Mere Humsafar’ were also some of the most popular hits during the time.

  • Tan Tana Tan Tan Tan Tara from Judwaa, 1997

A peppy entertainer from the hit film Judwaa, the song became a major rave amongst the youth of the time. The movie starring Salman Khan in double roles had almost all its compositions made by Anu Malik completing a full package of entertainment. Their fast-paced beats and their foot-tapping music were even remade for the latest remake of Judwaa (Judwaa 2) starring Varun Dhawan.

  • Sandese Aate Hai from Border, 1997

A soldier’s anthem of the 90s, the song from the famous movie Border had the whole country brimming with patriotism and respect for the nation and its soldiers. Penned by Lyricist Javed Akhtar the song became a huge chartbuster and even secured a Filmfare nomination for Anu Malik for its soulful composition.

  • Chamma Chamma from China Gate, 1998

Featuring Urmila Matondkar, this item number from the movie China Gate stole hearts not just nationally but internationally. The song became one of the most popular item numbers of the times and was also incorporated in the classic movie Moulin Rouge creating history.

  • Panchi Nadiyan Pawan Ke from Refugee, 2000

A career-defining song for Anu Malik, it won a National Award for both Anu Malik and lyricist Javed Akhtar for its brilliance. The movie starring young Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor had almost all its songs loved by the audience and became an iconic classic for the Indian Film Industry.

  • Gori Gori from Main Hoon  Na, 2004

The peppy number from Shahrukh Khan hit movie Main Hoon Na, is one of the most loved hits by Anu Malik. Created as a fast number along with other songs like Tumse Milke Dil Ka Hai Jo Haal and Main Hoon Na, the compositions for the movie truly brought the much – deserved accolades for Anu Malik.

  • Kaho Na Kaho from Murder, 2004

Penned by Sayeed Quadri and sung by Pakistani singer Amir Jamal, the song not only became the biggest grosser of the year but also became the most-heard song for its bold attempt and the sizzling chemistry between Emraan Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat.

  • Moh Moh Ke Dhaage from Dum Laga Ke Haisha, 2015

Creating history with his music in the 90s and 2000s, Anu Malik did not lose his stance in the industry and gave us yet another rendition that had won hearts all over. Anu Malik’s comeback with Dum Laga Ke Haisha’s music gave a tough fight to all the new music directors. Both its renditions from Papon and Monali Thakur were loved by the audience and had won accolades.

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Setting records since the 90s, Anu Malik a man with unparalleled versatility!

Setting records since the 90s, Anu Malik a man with unparalleled versatility!

by | Jul 17, 2019 | News

Music Director, Music Producer, Playback Singer and India’s favourite reality show judge, Anu Malik’s brilliance holds no bounds as he stands tall as one of the few music directors with the most numbers of longest songs of Bollywood.

Ruling the 90s with his music, Anu Malik has always been one of the top music directors of Bollywood. With songs ranging from Julie Julie to Tere Dar Par Sanam to Baazigar O Baazigar to Oonchi hai Building to even the latest Dum Laga Ke Haisha; time and again Anu Malik has proven his versatility and brilliance creating over 100 hit songs.  His unique style of music and his promptness of creating tunes in a blink of an eye have created for him a niche in the industry that has stood relevant across decades.

Iconic music director and one of India’s most loved reality TV judge, Anu Malik is back again with Sony TV for the upcoming season of Indian Idol to complete the trio panel along with two other super hit musicians.

With a career spanning over more than 4 decades, Anu Malik, even today, forms a part of the most talented gems of the Indian film industry with a legacy of songs and music that the whole country has sworn by. His unique blend of western-inspired tunes along with the thumping beats of the table is something that has set him apart from others and has become a constant favourite amongst the youth of all generations.

Hailing from a family of musicians and taking his learnings at a young age of seven from his father and legendary musician Sardar Malik, he mastered the art of creating refreshing tunes within seconds thereby stepping foot in the world of musical creations.  It was however at the age of 20 that Anu Malik entered Bollywood as a music director for the movie ‘Hunterwali’ in 1977 swaying the industry with his one of a kind melodies and beats.

Although his music created curious interest among the audience, it was only in 1993 when he created the music for ‘Baazigar’ that Anu Malik’s music hit the charts and won the audiences’ hearts. His songs ‘Baazigar O Baazigar’, ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen’ not only became a fan-favourite but also bagged him his first Filmfare award as a music director marking the beginning of his success. 

Anu Malik then went on to create music that cut across genres ranging from flirty numbers like ‘Garam Chai ki Pyali’, ‘Oonchi hai building’ to the pop hit ‘Gori Gori’ and ‘Tumse Milke Dil Ka Hai Jo Haal’ for ‘Main Hoon Na’ and also to the latest sweet melodies like ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ for ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, and Sui Dhaaga.

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Salman Khan reminiscing old days with Anu Malik’s music from his movie ‘Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega’

Salman Khan reminiscing old days with Anu Malik’s music from his movie ‘Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega’

by | Jul 17, 2019 | News

Mumbai, India, 17th July 2019 —

Bollywood’s Bhai Salman Khan recently shared a video remembering his 2000 hit movie ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’ with a charcoal sketch and Anu Malik’s composition and title track ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’ in the background.

Starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherjee, the movie was one of the top hits of Bollywood with music compositions from legendary music director Anu Malik along with Surinder Sodhi. Salman Khan celebrated 19 years of ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’ with a video that became the hottest talk of the online world.  He posted a video tagging  Sajid Nadiadwala and showcasing his sketching skills along with a dialogue of the movie while the Anu Malik composition ‘Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega’ played in the background adding to the beauty of his art.

With a career spanning over more than 4 decades, Anu Malik has created music for almost every hit Hindi film casting some of the best superstars of Bollywood. From Amitabh Bachchan to Mithun, to Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan and even the youngest Varun Dhawan; Anu Malik’s music has become the melodies of almost every star’s career. His unique blend of western-inspired tunes along with the thumping beats of the tabla is something that has set him apart from others and has become a constant favourite amongst the youth of all generations.

He stepped into the industry with his debut in 1977 with the movie ‘Hunterwali’. However, it was only in 1993 when he created the music for ‘Baazigar’ that Anu Malik’s music hit the charts and won the audiences’ hearts. His songs ‘Baazigar O Baazigar’, ‘Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen’ not only became a local favourite but also bagged him his first Filmfare award as a music director marking the beginning of his success. He even won a National award for his music compositions for the movie ‘Refugee’ creating a major milestone of his career.

Anu Malik then went on to create music that cut across genres ranging from flirty numbers like ‘Garam Chai ki Pyali’, ‘Oonchi hai building’ to the pop hit ‘Gori Gori’ and ‘Tumse Milke Dil Ka Hai Jo Haal’ for ‘Main Hoon Na’. His compositions for the movie Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega included some chartbusters like ‘Aisa Pahli Baar Hua hai’, ‘Piya Piya O Piya’, ‘Dil Dil Deewana’ and even his playback singing number ‘Ek Garam Chai ki Pyali’ for the movie. The music album became one of the highest-selling albums of the year and was also rated number one for the third week of August in 2000 by Screen garnering huge popularity for Anu Malik.

Anu Malik’s latest compositions include the melodious ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ from ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ through to songs from the movie ‘Sui Dhaaga’. With his great music and unbeatable creations, Anu Malik is truly an inspiration for Bollywood film fraternity and the audience all over the country with his songs worth cherishing by generations across time.

News Source: Digpu

Meet The First Indian To Be Featured In UNESCO’s Annual Magazine On Cybersecurity

Meet The First Indian To Be Featured In UNESCO’s Annual Magazine On Cybersecurity

by | Jul 17, 2019 | News

India, July 17, 2019/Digpu/ —

Cybersecurity has become a concern in the digital world. The Digital India campaign and youth of the country require connectivity and mobility round the clock. In this scenario, data privacy and cybersecurity measures become extremely critical.

Though not many are aware of the implications of low cybersecurity, some Indians are creating headwinds in the field of cybersecurity through their expertise and knowledge. One such Indian is Khushhal Kaushik, Founder & CEO of Lisianthus Tech Pvt. Ltd. who is considered an authority in the global cybersecurity domain.

Khushhal Kaushik is the first Indian cybersecurity expert to be featured by UNESCO’s Annual Magazine. The magazine accepted articles from authors and industry experts from many countries around the globe and selected him to be featured in UNESCO’s annual magazine. His article on Cybersecurity was selected after a rigorous evaluation process spanning over seven months.

A global pioneer in the cybersecurity domain, he has also been invited by Northwestern University, Chicago to share insights on cybersecurity and add value to a Course on Ethical Hacking & Cyberspace Security. Receiving a formal invite to improve its course on cybersecurity from a foreign university is a matter of pride for India as we were considered backward in this field in the past. Khushhal’s expertise has cemented India’s position in the global cybersecurity domain.

Khushhal’s organization, Lisianthus Tech Pvt. Ltd. is a dynamic cybersecurity company that has helped several businesses and governments in improving their cybersecurity endeavours. Recently, the company signed up a global MOU with BRICS Chamber of Commerce to increase awareness about cybersecurity in BRICS nations and globally. This made Khushhal the Global cybersecurity advisor of BRICS CCI.

As a global advisor, Khushhal is responsible for conducting awareness programs, training workshops and take up cybersecurity consulting assignments on the behalf of BRICS CCI. Also, he is responsible for guiding companies, professionals and tech enthusiasts to build a digitally secure IT infrastructure and adopting best cybersecurity practices.

For his achievements and contribution in the field of cybersecurity, Khushhal was lauded and acknowledged by several governments including the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in India. He was recently invited by the government to take part in discussions pertaining to cybersecurity program planning and strategy. He was also awarded by the Govt. for his achievements in the field of cybersecurity.

His global stature as a cybersecurity expert can be gauged by the fact that he has interacted with several ambassadors, ministers of foreign governments and eminent personalities on matters related to cybersecurity. Recently, he interacted with Zori Kor, Former NSA, Israel & Head of Cybersecurity at PMO, Israel. Khushhal’s deep knowledge and expertise impressed Zori who invited him to set up an R&D Lab in Israel.

As a global cybersecurity expert, he is quite optimistic about India’s future as a cybersecurity superpower though he believes that there is a lot to do, presently. He believes the biggest barrier to the growth of the cybersecurity industry is lack of awareness about the importance of cybersecurity measures.

On being asked by Team Digpu, Khushhal said, “Despite several instances of cybercrimes, the general public and even the corporates are not investing what’s needed to improve their cybersecurity measures. According to me, a large-scale awareness drive should be launched on a national scale to expand the scope of the cybersecurity industry and make it more inclusive and approachable to the common masses, SMEs and budding startups. The government must formulate a national regulatory policy and facilitate the promotion of cybersecurity research and development.”

He also recommends introducing cybersecurity as a subject in schools. Introducing cybersecurity curriculum at the primary, secondary and senior-secondary levels will help in building a strong foundation, right from the beginning. If we introduce cybersecurity curriculum and make it a compulsory part of the course right from school level, there will be greater awareness about cybersecurity issues and safety measures which will empower everyone to deal with such cases.

By building an ecosystem of continuous learning evolution and innovation, he believes, India would rise to become a valuable contributor in the global cybersecurity domain which will give rise to our authority in the domain, as a country.

News Source: Digpu

MEIL Constructs The World’s Largest Lift Irrigation Project

MEIL Constructs The World’s Largest Lift Irrigation Project

by | Jun 19, 2019 | News

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project ready for inauguration

Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, June 19, 2019/Digpu/—KLIP is by far the first of its kind and the largest lift scheme in the world. The project requires 7152 MW of electricity for the Package-8 pumping station to pump 3 TMCs of water daily. It is constructed 330 meters below the ground and is the only one consisting of such a gigantic underground pumping station with 7 units, each having a capacity of 139 MWs.

MEIL, India’s leading infrastructure company has completed the construction of the world’s biggest engineering marvel, the largest lift irrigation scheme namely the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation. It is going to be inaugurated on 21st June. Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) has completed the project on a FastTrack mode and the construction has been completed in record time. All the civil and electro-mechanical works in Medigadda to Mid-Maneru link-1 and link-2 has been completed. Leading the industry with decades of experience, the company installing 105 Machines out of 120 machines and constructing 17 pump houses out of 20 in entire KLIP. Medidata, Annaram, Sundilla (link 1) pumphouses along with the world’s biggest pumphouse at Lakshmipur (Package 8 in link 2) are ready for pumping water. This prestigious Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation (KLIP) Project would cater irrigation water to 37.08 lakh acres of land; another 18.82 lakh acres of command area will be stabilized with it.

Largest Lift Irrigation Scheme In The World

On asking about this achievement,, Mr B Srinivas Reddy, Director, MEIL, said,” It has a privilege and lifetime opportunity to be able to bring the plan from print to reality. We have successfully engineered the world’s biggest pumping scheme in India. To achieve that, we used world-class technology involving the best agencies that have delivered quality. We at MEIL believe that quality and timely delivery of projects are the benchmarks to our success.”“This is by far the first of its kind and the largest lift scheme in the world. The project requires 7152 MW of electricity to pump 3 TMCs of water daily. In the first phase, 4992 MWs of electricity is being used for pumping 2 TMCs of water.  MEIL has proven its strength in diverse forte – from the construction of major pump houses and power transmission infrastructure through to and civil and electro-mechanical engineering works at their best for pumping water this season,” he added.

KLIP Has Been Completed By MEIL In 2 Years

Till date, the biggest lift schemes in the world were The Colorado lift scheme in America and the Great Manmade River in Egypt. The capacities of these schemes are in horsepower and they took over 3 decades for completion. Now, the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation project, an Indian Lift Scheme has become the world’s biggest in terms of capacities. Many other lift irrigation projects have also been completed and maintained by MEIL across India. The Pattiseema project in record-breaking time and got a place in “Limca Book of World Records” for that achievement. It also completed Handri-Neeva lift scheme in 2012 and maintaining it without any single problem ever since.

Records galore in Pump Houses

A total of 43 machines are being established for Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla Pump Houses, each having 40 MWs capacity.  These three pump houses consume nearly 1720 MWs of electricity. The underground pump house in the package-8 will have 7 units, out of which 5 machines are ready to pump 2 TMCs of water per day. Each one of these machines is having the world’s biggest pumping machines with a capacity of 139 MWs. This underground pump house itself would consume 973 MWs of electricity. MEIL is also establishing four machines in Package -11, each with a capacity of 135 MWs. Four machines each with a capacity of 106 MW are being installed in Package -10. And another 7 machines, each with a capacity of 124 MW are in Package-6.During 2018-19,  the amount of work completed is really a world record in terms of execution in pump houses. Nearly 177 Lakhs CuM worth of earthworks were completed for Medigadda Scheme. On average, meil completed one lakh CuM of earthwork per day.  In the same way, 8.62 Lakhs CuM of concrete work was completed in just 22 months. Completing 1310 CuM of concrete work for a lift scheme and laying 39700 tones of underground pipes in 18 months is another distinction. MEIL established 6 machines at Medigadda in just 10 months, which is the shortest time frame in the world. 

Package-8 Pumping Station: A Marvel in underground engineering

The Package-8 pumping station can lift 3 TMCs of water per day. It is constructed 330 meters below the ground and is the only one consisting of such a gigantic underground pumping station with 7 units, each having a capacity of 139 MWs.The depth of the pumping station was calculated based on various technical and scientific parameters. The machines supplied by BHEL are developed with robust engineering and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology which helps in overcoming even complex situations. “The uniqueness of this pump house lies in its twin tunnels, which have been constructed side by side by excavating the earth with a diameter of 10.5 meters, each having a length of 4133 meters. Surge pool and additional surge pools of this pump house are also the biggest in the world. This is the first time such constructions have been made under the ground. One can imagine the size of the Pump House that has 330 Mts depth, 25 Mts width and 65 Mts of height,” said Mr Srinivas Reddy.

KLIP Has A Unique Power Infrastructure

Nearly 7152 MWs of electricity is required for lifting 3 TMCs of water per day. This equals the total demand/consumption of electricity in most Indian states. MEIL completed construction of electrical infrastructure for KLIP with 3057 MWs capacity that includes six 400KVand 220KV  substations, transformers and 260 kilometres of transmission lines, 7 KMs of 400 KV XLPE under Ground Cable etc.  This huge electrical infrastructure has been established for providing drinking water and irrigation purposes in the world.