Ban on China's tunnel-digging machines will impact Indian infrastructure projects

According to a report by The Times of India, export controls on construction equipment are being further tightened by China, which could directly impact important infrastructure projects underway in India. With the implementation of these new controls, difficulties will arise in procuring tunnel-boring machines as well as the essential equipment required for them.

To cope with this situation, India has formulated a strategy to reduce its reliance on Chinese machinery. Under this, efforts will be undertaken to become self-reliant by promoting domestic manufacturing and investment within the country. To meet the growing demand, various Indian companies are now exploring the possibilities of manufacturing their own construction equipment within the country itself.

According to analysts, due to these export restrictions by China, infrastructure development works underway in the disputed Himalayan border areas between India and China could also be adversely affected. Such massive tunnel-digging machines are considered extremely essential for the construction of roads and tunnels in border regions.