Infrastructure

January 15, 2025 3:38 PM

Ministry of Education’s 2024 achievements: 3,656 schools upgraded, 13,882 smart schools, and 35,457 girls’ toilets built

The Ministry of Education has made significant strides in 2024, upgrading 3,656 schools, establishing 13,882 smart schools, and constructing 35,457 girls’ toilets across the country. These accomplishments, part of flagship initiatives like Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, and PM POSHAN, reflect the government's commitment to enhancing education quality, inclusivity, and infrastructure nationwide, as stated in a press release issued by the Ministry on Thursday. Samagra Shiksha: Comprehensive Support ...

India’s $2.2 trillion infrastructure drive to fuel $7 trillion economy by 2030, boosting private investment

An estimated $2.2 trillion investment in infrastructure development is crucial for India to expand its GDP to $7 trillion by 2030, according to a report released on Thursday. To achieve this ambitious economic size, India’s economy must grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% between 2024 and 2030, as highlighted in the report by Knight Frank India. The report estimates that the investment opportunity for private sector participation in India’s infrastructure development ra...