Foundation work of Ram Mandir expedited

Filling work of Ram Mandir foundation in Ayodhya has been expedited. Larsen and Toubro, which is carrying out the construction work, on Monday started laying fifth layer of the temple’s foundation.

During the ongoing filling process, around 44 layers of 300 mm each will be laid. Thereafter, each layer will be compressed with simple and vibrating rollers. Last month, the Ram Mandir Construction Committee started the filling work with the target of completing 1.25 lakh cubic metre dug-up ground at Ram Janmabhoomi by the end of September. The Tata Consulting Engineers is working as project management consultant and is assisting the Larsen and Toubro in the constructions work. According to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust, the Larsen and Toubro has appointed Balaji Construction Company of Rajasthan as its assisting partner to complete the foundation work at the earliest. The Larsen and Toubro has also increased its working hours from eight to 12. The temple’s foundation, which will be 107 feet above the sea level, is being made of layers of stones. For filling foundation, crushed stone (gitti) of Banda, coarse sand, fly ash & asbestos are being used.