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Government-led infrastructure investment continues to drive significant upgrades to India’s rail network, signaling improved logistics and economic connectivity. Recent approvals totaling over ₹10,783 crore encompass multitracking projects, station upgrades, and bypass construction, all designed to increase freight capacity, reduce congestion, and support key industries like steel and cement. These initiatives, aligned with the PM-Gati Shakti vision, are expected to enhance operational efficiency, improve tourist access, and contribute to environmental sustainability through reduced fuel consumption and emissions, ultimately bolstering long-term economic growth.
NHAI Implements Tamil Nadu's First Barrierless MLFF Tolling
NHAI launched Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on NH-179B, enabling barrier-less vehicle passage.
The system uses ANPR and FASTag technology to reduce conge
APSEZ Colombo Terminal Doubles Capacity to 3.2M TEUs
APSEZ inaugurated Phase II expansion of Colombo West International Terminal, doubling capacity to 3.2 million TEUs with $750 million total investment.
The terminal handled 2 million TEUs in its first
NHAI Inspects 17 Low-Bid Highway Projects
NHAI initiates special quality inspections on 17 highway projects where bids were over 15% below estimated cost.
Projects selected exceed ₹500 crore construction value and have 35-80% physical progres
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 50 GWh
MoSPI Tracks 1,731 Infrastructure Projects Worth ₹33.60 Lakh Crore
MoSPI's PAIMANA portal monitors 1,731 central infrastructure projects worth ₹33.60 lakh crore across 17 ministries, with cumulative expenditure reaching ₹16.33 lakh crore (48.59% completion).
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