Shaping India: Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s nation-building efforts

Mangesh K
4 min readMay 24, 2024

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With a legacy spanning generations, the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Group has played an instrumental role in shaping the Indian skyline, especially with its significant contributions to government building projects.

From majestic administrative complexes to state-of-the-art civic facilities, here are a few of their iconic landmarks that changed the face of the Indian landscape:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, Hyderabad

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat, Hyderabad

Constructed in 2023, the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat building accommodates the administrative offices of the Honourable Chief Minister of Telangana, Honourable Ministers, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries, and their support staff. Spread over a built-up area of 1 million sq. ft, SP Group oversaw civil, structural and architectural finishes, external MEP, furniture works, etc. for the project.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/dr-b-r-ambedkar-telangana-state-secretariat

Kartavya Path, New Delhi

Kartavya Path, New Delhi

This project for the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) comprised the redevelopment and upgradation of Central Vista Avenue and its associated facilities. The revamping of Rajpath, now renamed Kartavya Path, involved constructing and modernizing necessary infrastructural services for beautification and public convenience. It includes four pedestrian underpasses, eight amenity blocks, the India Gate plaza, and parking areas for cars and buses.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Kartavya-Path

Pune Metro Elevated Stations

Pune Metro Elevated Stations

SP group handled the construction of elevated metro stations at Sant Tukaram Nagar and Phugewadi on Corridor 1, along with Anandnagar and Garware College on Corridor 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Pune-Metro-Elevated-Stations

Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar

Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar

This museum, designed and built for the Govt. of Gujarat in 2016, depicts the complete life story of Mahatma Gandhi. It aims to spread his teachings and life philosophy through unique storytelling using modern exhibition technology like multimedia, audio guides, and 3D holography, apart from static exhibits.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Mahatma-Mandirs

IIT Patna

IIT Patna

IITs are considered the leading institutions for engineering and technology and hence deserve only the best quality infrastructure. IIT Patna boasts an integrated institutional campus with fully equipped academic facilities such as administrative buildings, departmental buildings, tutorial complexes, workshops, a food court, and other ancillary infrastructure.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Indian-Institute-of-Technology-Patna

Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj

Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj

Constructed in 2018, this institutional campus houses advanced agriculture laboratories, research centres, farmhouses, animal housing facilities, storage units, academic buildings, an auditorium, a sports complex, and student hostels. It also hosts a fully functional residential complex with faculty housing, a convenience centre, a community hall, and a school.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Dr.-Kalam-Agricultural-College

IIM Tiruchirappalli

IIM Tiruchirappalli

IIMs are the most coveted educational institutions for pursuing a master’s degree in India. The Tiruchirappalli campus offers a world-class institutional campus comprising student hostels, canteen, recreational facilities, and other ancillary buildings, with an integrated residential complex for faculty housing.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Indian-Institute-of-Management-Tiruchirappalli

District hospitals, West Bengal

District hospitals, West Bengal

SP Group designed and constructed 18 tertiary healthcare hospitals for the Government of West Bengal to accommodate 5,800 hospital beds at various district locations in the state, fully equipped with furniture, medical devices, and other healthcare infrastructure facilities.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/18-District-Hospitals-Government-of-West-Bengal

Air Force Naval Housing Enclave, Coimbatore

Air Force Naval Housing Enclave, Coimbatore

Constructed in 2013, this premium residential township for Indian Air Force employees houses 372 apartments, including luxury boutique apartments.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Air-Force-Naval-Housing-Enclave

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Mumbai

Constructed in 1939, the old building of RBI was the first large bank built by Shapoorji Pallonji for a client of pre-eminent stature, thus establishing themselves as the most reliable builders to handle both size and quality. SP Group completed the construction of their new building in 1980. The structures have not only guarded the purse of India’s bullion but also witnessed the formulation and implementation of the government’s monetary policy and international foreign exchange transactions.

Visit — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/project/Reserve-Bank-of-India-New-Building

The SP group has thus time and again, redefined existing architectural standards and catalyzed socioeconomic growth and development across the nation. Every structure proves the power of its vision, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to nation-building.

Explore all the government projects built by the Shapoorji Pallonji Group here — https://www.shapoorjipallonji.com/

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