National infrastructure pipeline crosses 14,674 projects since 2019; ₹5.3 lakh crore monetised under NMP 1.0: govt
A total of 14,674 infrastructure projects have been initiated under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) across sectors since 2019-20, the government informed the Parliament on Monday, 23 March. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that the NIP was launched as a whole-of-government […]
Major tunnel project on Ramban-Banihal section of NH-44 in J&K nears completion: ₹866.37 crore Digdol-Panthyal Twin Tube work achieves 87.2% progress
The 4-lane Digdol-Panthyal Twin Tube tunnel project on the Ramban-Banihal section of NH-44 has crossed 87.2% physical progress, marking a major step in the ongoing upgrade of one of the most landslide-prone stretches on the Jammu-Srinagar corridor, according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The project, being developed at a cost of ₹866.37 […]
Indian Railways eyes safer 160 Kmph operations with implementation of Kavach on 190 Km Prayagraj-Kanpur section
Indian Railways has implemented the Kavach automatic train protection system on the Prayagraj-Kanpur section of North Central Railway, covering 190 route Km. The system was formally introduced today, 22 March, through train number 14163. North Central Railway General Manager N P Singh boarded the locomotive of train number 14163 and carried out a ‘footplate inspection’ […]
India turns to coal gasification to reduce import dependence, better use domestic coal reserves and support industrial growth
India’s energy strategy is seeing a renewed push towards coal gasification, with the government positioning the technology as a key lever to reduce import dependence, optimise domestic coal utilisation, and support industrial growth. Speaking at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy said coal gasification would play a […]
India set to launch next round of critical and strategic mineral auctions, 19 blocks on offer after 46 already auctioned
The Centre will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks on 23 March, as part of its broader push to secure raw materials essential for clean energy and advanced technologies. Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, along with Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey, is set to […]
India’s Sagarmala port connectivity push: 124 rail projects identified, 60 completed and 30 underway
The Centre has told the Parliament that 124 rail connectivity projects to ports have been identified under the Sagarmala programme, of which 60 have been completed and 30 are under implementation. According to a written reply in the Lok Sabha by Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday, 20 March, the remaining […]
Mumbai’s Sion railway overbridge reconstruction work targeted for completion by 15 July, BMC reviews progress
The reconstruction of the Sion railway overbridge, which connects the eastern and western parts of Sion, is expected to be completed by 15 July 2026, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). In a statement, the Mumbai civic body said that BMC Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar inspected the project site and reviewed the […]
India tweaks MSME Credit Guarantee Scheme, brings service MSMEs under coverage and eases project cost norm
India’s Government has introduced key modifications to the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME), aimed at improving credit access for manufacturers and exporters, according to a statement by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, 21 March. Originally launched in January 2025, the scheme provides 60 per cent guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee […]
India’s coal output crosses 1 billion tonne for second year running, boosting energy security and thermal power stocks
India has successfully achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production on 20 March 2026, marking the second consecutive year that the country has reached this milestone. The Ministry of Coal stated that the achievement has been made possible through “sustained and coordinated efforts across the coal sector and the invaluable contribution of all stakeholders.” The […]
Indian Navy to commission fourth Project 17A stealth frigate Taragiri with over 75% indigenous content on 3 April
The Indian Navy will commission its latest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 3 April at Visakhapatnam, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scheduled to preside over the ceremony. The warship is the fourth vessel under the Project 17A class of stealth frigates and has been constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai. With a displacement […]