The Narendra Modi 3.0 government has made a significant impact in its initial three months by launching infrastructure projects totaling Rs 3.31 lakh crore. The Cabinet has approved a range of core sector projects, marking a robust start for the new term.
Road Sector:
- The government has placed a major emphasis on the road sector, including expressways and rural roads. Notable projects include the Bharatmala Pariyojana and the Vision 2047 initiative. The first tranche of eight National High-Speed Corridor projects, costing approximately Rs 50,655 crore, will develop 936 km of highways. Additionally, Rs 40,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore worth of access-controlled projects are in the pipeline. The goal is to approve Rs 2 trillion worth of highway projects by December and to expand expressways to 50,000 km by 2037.
Railways:
- A new 309 km railway line between Manmad in Nashik and Indore has been approved, costing Rs 18,036 crore. This project will reduce the distance between Mumbai and Indore by 188 km. Furthermore, four metro rail projects totaling Rs 30,766 crore and eleven additional railway projects with 967 km of new lines and 121 km of multi-tracks, costing Rs 31,133 crore, have been greenlighted.
Ports:
- The government has approved the development of a mega sea port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra with a budget of Rs 76,220 crore. This port is expected to rank among the top ten ports globally.
Aviation:
- New terminals are planned for Patna and Bagdogra airports, with a combined cost of Rs 2,969 crore. Additionally, a new airport at Varanasi will be constructed at a cost of Rs 2,870 crore.
Hydropower and Industrial Cities:
- A revised scheme for supporting hydroelectric projects has been approved, alongside the establishment of 12 smart industrial cities.
These projects reflect the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across various sectors, setting a strong pace for future development.
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