Ashwini Vaishnaw

May 15, 2026 8:36 PM

Rajasthan enters India’s semiconductor map with inauguration of state’s first chip packaging facility in Bhiwadi

Rajasthan on Friday entered India’s fast-growing semiconductor ecosystem with the inauguration of the state’s first semiconductor plant and a new Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Bhiwadi, marking a major boost to electronics manufacturing in northern India. Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated the Semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility of Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. and the EMC developed by ELCINA Electronics Manufacturing Clu...

May 14, 2026 9:17 PM

Indian Railways records 170% jump in cement transport after logistics reforms

Indian Railways has recorded a 170 per cent rise in cement transportation over the last four months following a series of logistics reforms introduced in November last year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Reviewing the implementation of container sector reforms, Vaishnaw said the turnaround had been driven by the introduction of innovative bulk cement tank containers and a new bulk cement terminal policy aimed at boosting rail-based freight movement and reducing dependence ...

May 11, 2026 3:29 PM

AI, Semiconductors and Railways to Drive India’s Next Growth Phase: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said despite global turbulence, India has managed the situation effectively through well-thought-through policies and decisive execution under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking at the inaugural session of the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, he outlined three major pillars driving India’s transformation -- railways, electronics & semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Highlighting the unprecedented ...

May 1, 2026 4:03 PM

Visakhapatnam to power India’s AI ambitions with ₹15 billion Google Cloud hub: Vaishnaw

India is set to strengthen its position as a trusted global partner in electronics manufacturing and advanced technology, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam. The ambitious project, backed by an estimated investment of $15 billion, is being developed in collaboration with Google Cloud, Adani ConneX, and Airtel Nxtra. It will feature a 1 GW hyperscale AI data centre, with the Andhra Pradesh government ...

April 30, 2026 2:50 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off 20-coach Vande Bharat linking Jammu and Srinagar

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the extended Vande Bharat Express service connecting Jammu Tawi with Srinagar via Katra, marking a major step in enhancing rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the occasion, Vaishnaw said that strengthening maintenance practices remains central to ensuring safety and security, while the next priority is to increase capacity on the Jammu–Srinagar rail corridor through track doubling. He highlighted that the Qazig...

April 29, 2026 7:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat on April 30; 20-coach upgrade to boost connectivity

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a major milestone in rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed train, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run up to Jammu Tawi, the region’s largest rail hub. Regular services on the extended route will begin from May 2, offering passengers a seamless, single-journey conn...

April 24, 2026 10:17 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews summer special trains as Indian Railways plans over 18,000 trips to ease peak rush

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the operation of summer special trains, as Indian Railways ramps up efforts to manage increased passenger traffic during the peak travel season. At a meeting held in New Delhi, the minister assessed the progress of additional train services introduced to ease congestion and improve travel convenience across high-demand routes. According to the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways plans to operate 18,262 summer special train trips be...

April 20, 2026 11:54 AM

Rs 90,000 crore rail projects transform Odisha’s connectivity: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted a major expansion of railway infrastructure in Odisha, stating that projects worth over ₹90,000 crore are currently under execution across the state, marking an unprecedented push to enhance network capacity and connectivity. Speaking during a visit to Bhubaneswar, Vaishnaw said the scale of investment reflects the Centre’s commitment to strengthening both passenger and freight infrastructure. He also reviewed the ongoing redevelopment...

April 16, 2026 4:20 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting safety transformation in Indian Railways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the significant transformation of the Indian Railways, particularly in the area of safety through sustained reforms and technological advancements. Urging people to read the article, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a post on X, “The Indian Railway ecosystem has undergone a fundamental shift and the results are right in front of us. Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw writ...

April 9, 2026 7:42 PM

Indian Railways to introduce composite sleepers, AI-based monitoring to boost track safety

Indian Railways has announced a series of measures aimed at enhancing passenger safety and travel comfort, including the introduction of modern composite sleepers and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for track monitoring. The decisions were taken during a review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi. Under the new initiative, traditional iron and concrete sleepers used in bridge approaches and at points and crossings will be replaced with advan...