3.06 crore property cards generated across 1.86 lakh villages under SVAMITVA Scheme; 31 States and UT onboarded
Since the launch of the SVAMITVA Scheme, 3.06 crore property cards have been generated across 1.86 lakh villages, with 31 States and Union Territories onboarded so far, the government informed the Lok Sabha. The Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) Scheme was launched nationwide by Prime Minister Narendra […]
352 infrastructure projects worth 16.10 lakh crore evaluated under PM GatiShakti; 201 sanctioned with 167 under implementation: Govt
As many as 352 infrastructure projects with a total estimated cost of 16.10 lakh crore have been evaluated under the Network Planning Group mechanism of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, out of which 201 projects have been sanctioned and 167 are currently under implementation, the government informed the Lok Sabha. In a written reply […]
Indian Railways successfully conducts first trial of stainless steel containers for salt loading
Indian Railways has conducted its first successful trial using stainless steel containers for transporting salt on the Bhimasar-Gandhidham section under the Ahmedabad Division, aimed at improving safety, speed and efficiency in freight movement. The containers have been specially designed to transport salt and other corrosive bulk materials. Built from stainless steel, they significantly reduce corrosion, […]
India’s major ports capacity hits 1,681 MTPA in FY25 vs 555 MTPA in FY14; vessel turnaround improves to 28.5 hours: Govt
The combined cargo handling capacity of India’s major ports has increased from 555 million metric tonnes per annum in FY 2013-14 to 1,681 MTPA in FY 2024-25, while container vessel turnaround time has reduced from 41.76 hours to 28.5 hours over the same period, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply to […]
India-Greece strategic partnership deepens with defence industry collaboration push
The strategic partnership between India and Greece is set to expand with a renewed focus on defence industrial collaboration following high-level bilateral talks held in New Delhi between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Greece’s Minister of National Defence Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias. A Joint Declaration of Intent was signed to strengthen defence industrial cooperation between the two […]
India may need 3,07,000 MW thermal capacity by 2034-35, Power Ministry plans over 97,000 MW addition to bridge demand gap
The government has informed Parliament that India’s projected thermal coal and lignite power capacity requirement is expected to reach approximately 3,07,000 MW by 2034-35, compared with the installed capacity of 2,11,855 MW as on 31 March 2023. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Ministry of Power stated that the generation expansion planning […]
India’s highway monetisation drive continues as NHAI accepts ₹9,500 crore InvIT offer of Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for five assets across four states
The National Highways Authority of India has accepted an offer worth ₹9,500 crore from the Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust for the monetisation of five operational highway stretches spanning more than 260 km across four states, marking another step forward in the government’s asset recycling strategy. The monetised portfolio comprises the 80.52 km Gorhar-Barwa Adda section […]
India’s industrial corridor push gains ground: Foundation stones laid for 2 of 12 nodes with EPC contractors appointed for majority projects
Foundation stones have been laid for two of the 12 approved greenfield industrial cities and nodes, marking the transition of the programme from planning and approvals to physical infrastructure development. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the projects, approved in 2024, are at […]
India’s rural connectivity drive expands with 2,882 road works spanning 10,577.70 km approved under PMGSY-IV
The government has informed Parliament that a total of 2,882 road works spanning 10,577.70 km have been sanctioned so far under Phase IV of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana […]
50 Sagarmala projects under implementation with ₹3,581 crore investment: Govt
A total of 128 projects with an approved cost of ₹8,936 crore have been sanctioned under the Sagarmala scheme, of which 50 projects worth ₹3,581 crore are currently under implementation, the government informed Parliament. Sagarmala is India’s flagship port-led development programme focused on modernising ports, enhancing logistics efficiency and promoting coastal economic growth through infrastructure […]