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June 11, 2025 3:58 PM

11 years of Modi govt: India’s civil aviation sector soars to new heights

India’s civil aviation sector has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past 11 years, emerging as a vital pillar of the country’s infrastructure growth under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From just 74 operational airports in 2014, the number has more than doubled to 160 by March 2025, including 145 airports, 13 heliports, and 2 water aerodromes. A major thrust has been on regional connectivity and inclusive development. Under the UDAN scheme, 625 new air routes hav...

June 11, 2025 3:40 PM

11 years of Modi govt: India’s maritime sector charts new waters

India’s ports, shipping, and waterways sectors have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With a firm push towards multimodal logistics, green shipping, and global maritime integration, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has played a pivotal role in strengthening India’s infrastructure vision for Viksit Bharat@2047. The recently inaugurated Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport in Kerala, built at a ...

June 11, 2025 2:32 PM

11 years of Modi govt: India’s metro and railway network sees historic expansion

India's transport infrastructure, particularly in metro and railways, has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past 11 years under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. From expanding metro rail networks to introducing world-class trains and implementing green and digital upgrades, the country is rapidly building the foundation for Viksit Bharat@2047. Metro rail services are now operational or under construction in 23 cities. As of May 2025, India’s metro network stands at 1...

June 11, 2025 1:02 PM

India sees radical change in transport infrastructure over the last decade

India has witnessed an unprecedented scale of infrastructure development over the past decade, driven by the success of a holistic and integrated approach under major national initiatives like PRAGATI, PM GatiShakti, the National Logistics Policy, Bharatmala, Sagarmala, and UDAN, according to an official report released on Wednesday. The report encapsulates the rapid transformation that has taken place in the country’s transport infrastructure across the highways, railways, maritime and civil...

June 11, 2025 12:01 PM

India’s infrastructure sees rapid progress in last decade as capex surges: FM Sitharaman

India’s infrastructure has seen rapid progress in the last decade, as capital expenditure surged from Rs 2 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 11.21 lakh crore in 2025-26 - a significant six times increase towards the 'Viksit Bharat' goal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. “India’s Infrastructure has seen rapid progress in the last decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Allocation for capital expenditure at its highest-ever at Rs 11.21 lakh crore during ...

June 9, 2025 11:30 PM

Northeast India’s infrastructure revolution: 11 years of connectivity and growth

Northeast India has undergone a remarkable infrastructure transformation over the past 11 years, with new roads, railways, airports, and digital networks driving economic integration and national connectivity under flagship schemes such as the Act East Policy and the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS). From 2014 to 2024, the region has witnessed the construction of nearly 10,000 km of National Highways, built at a cost of over ₹1.07 lakh crore, vastly improving acce...

June 7, 2025 3:29 PM

From innovation to inclusion: Empowering rural India through agriculture

India’s agricultural landscape has undergone a historic transformation over the past decade. As the sector becomes more resilient and productive, the focus under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved beyond traditional methods to a broader vision—market access, diversification, climate-smart farming, and inclusive rural empowerment. Infrastructure driving change At the heart of this transformation is robust infrastructure development. The ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund is...

May 23, 2025 2:15 PM

PM Modi highlights infrastructure revolution in Northeast, positions region as gateway to ASEAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the inaugural session of the Rising North East Summit on Friday, underscored the transformative role of infrastructure in boosting tourism, trade, and investment in the North Eastern region. He said the government has launched an “Infrastructure Revolution” in the North East, aimed at addressing historical challenges and transforming the region into a “Land of Opportunities.” “Well-developed roads, reliable power infrastructure, and effic...

March 12, 2025 4:08 PM

Mauritius hails India as ‘first responder’ as both nations expand strategic collaboration

India and Mauritius have reinforced their strategic partnership with commitments to infrastructure, economic cooperation, and regional security. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit from March 11-12, PM Modi and Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam held extensive talks, reaffirming their shared vision for development and stability Humanitarian Assistance and Infrastructure Development India’s assistance in emergency situations was acknowledged, particularly it...

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 ...