ultratech cement proposes an expansion of its cement grinding unit at villages shahjhanpur, maksudpur and hurari, dist. patna, bihar from 2 mtpa to 4 mtpa. the estimated cost of the project is rs. 1,682.5 million. the current status of the project could not be ascertained. according to moef sources, total land area of existing grinding unit is 125 acres. the expansion of cement grinding unit will be within the existing plant premises. the project will be completed in 22 months period after getting all the regulatory approvals. [info as of: mar. 17]