New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The government on Tuesday conferred the National Projects Construction Corporation (NPCC) with the status of 'miniratna', empowering it to "taking speedy decisions".

Incorporated in 1957, NPCC is a premier construction company "having mandate with creation of infrastructure to provide impetus for economic development of the country," said the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in a statement.

"The Corporation is making continuous profit since 2009-10, having positive networth for the last six years and has ambitious business plan with enhanced order book position of Rs. 11,833 crore," it added.

-- IANS
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