Infrastructure Development

November 1, 2026 9:15 AM

Heartening to see development, Maoism eradication, says PM Modi on Chhattisgarh Foundation Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended heartfelt wishes to the people of Chhattisgarh on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day and said that it is "heartening" to see the state advance on the path of development, while eradicating Maoism. Chhattisgarh Foundation Day, also known as Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava, is celebrated annually on November 1 to mark the state's creation. The state was formed in 2000, marking its 26th anniversary this year. It was carved out of Madhya Pradesh under...

October 26, 2026 12:09 PM

Valmiki Jayanti: CM Yogi Adityanath gifts ₹411 cr infrastructure push to Kanpur, focuses on youth and tech innovation

Marking the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday rolled out a major infrastructure boost for Kanpur Nagar by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 48 development projects worth over ₹411 crore, while also announcing the launch of the GCC Innovation Summit 2026 in Lucknow to open global tech research and high-skilled employment avenues for the youth. In a post on X on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, the Chief Minister stated that he wou...

October 23, 2026 12:15 PM

Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with German Firms to Boost Investment, Manufacturing in India

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held discussions with senior executives of three leading German companies — Fresenius Group, Bayer and Knauf Group — in Berlin to explore opportunities for expanding manufacturing, increasing investment and strengthening bilateral collaboration in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sustainable construction materials and infrastructure. In a series of posts on social media platform X, the Minister highlighted India's growing healthcare sector, m...

October 12, 2026 12:21 PM

Kumbh Mela works to transform Nashik, Trimbakeshwar: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the development works being undertaken in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela would transform the two places. Modern infrastructure is being planned there to meet requirements for the next 25 to 30 years, he said. During an inspection of ongoing projects in Trimbakeshwar and Nashik, both on the banks of Godavari river, Fadnavis directed officials to ensure that all works are completed within the stipula...

October 6, 2026 10:27 PM

PM Modi hails SME Growth Fund as big boost for MSMEs, says ITLA will spur growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the Cabinet’s approval of the ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund as a major boost for the MSME sector and said it would help create the next generation of Indian business leaders. He also highlighted the Cabinet approval for setting up the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), saying greater coordination, data-led planning and multimodal integration across the transport ecosystem would have a wide-ranging impact on India’s growt...

June 10, 2026 2:36 PM

Centre clears ₹1,235 crore housing project for govt employees in Amaravati

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of a General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, at a cost of ₹1,234.91 crore. The project, the first GPRA development in Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh, will provide housing for central government employees and is aimed at reducing their financial burden while improving access to residential facilities near workplaces, the Mini...

June 10, 2026 1:15 PM

Infrastructure push: How India’s transport, housing, energy and digital networks expanded over 12 years

India's infrastructure network has expanded at an unprecedented pace over the past decade, with major investments in roads, railways, airports, housing, water supply, energy and digital connectivity. The push has transformed how people travel, access essential services and participate in economic activity, while also strengthening logistics, manufacturing and regional connectivity across the country. Transport network expands across rail, road and air Railways have undergone significant transf...

January 16, 2026 8:17 PM

Vietnam targets $5.5 billion in foreign loans for 2026 to boost infrastructure development

Vietnam plans to secure $5.5 billion in foreign loans in 2026 as it seeks to speed up the construction of large-scale national infrastructure projects and tackle persistent bottlenecks in the disbursement of development finance, its government said on Friday. Last month, the Southeast Asian nation commenced construction on 234 infrastructure projects worth 3,400 trillion dong ($129.42 billion). Of the total, 18% will be funded by the state, with the remainder to come from private and other inve...

July 18, 2025 8:35 AM

PM Modi to visit Bihar, West Bengal today, unveil development projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar and West Bengal today (Friday), where he will launch a range of developmental projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore. After giving a major thrust to infrastructure development in both states, PM Modi will also address public gatherings in Motihari in Bihar and Durgapur in West Bengal. The projects, amounting to over Rs 7,200 crore for Bihar and over Rs 5,000 crore for Bengal, aim to elevate the region’s connectivity and overall infrastructural g...

May 27, 2025 10:57 AM

PM Modi wishes Nitin Gadkari on his birthday, praises ‘notable contributions’ in infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, acknowledging his key contributions to India’s infrastructure development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Birthday wishes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who is making notable contributions towards upgrading critical infrastructure in India. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life." Several senior leaders and cabinet colleagues al...