New Delhi’s power corridors saw a historic close at South Block as the Cabinet approved ₹1,60,504 crore in road and rail projects during its final session there. The announcement came Saturday from Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the Modi government’s commitment to world-class infrastructure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Seva Tirth’ on Friday, relocating key offices like PMO and Cabinet Secretariat to this modern hub, streamlining operations for future policy executions.
Diving into urban innovation, the ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund was launched, offering 25% central support for projects where markets fund at least half. This could transform metropolitan landscapes with smarter cities and sustainable development.
Rail networks expand with ₹18,509 crore for three projects across 12 districts in four states, adding 389 km of multi-tracked lines to handle surging demand.
Entrepreneurs rejoice with the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, chaired by PM Modi, aimed at infusing domestic capital into high-potential ventures nationwide.
On roads, Maharashtra’s NH-160A Ghoti-Trimbak to Palghar upgrade spans 154.635 km at ₹3,320 crore. Telangana’s NH-167 widening to four lanes costs ₹3,175 crore, promising logistics savings. Gujarat gets ₹4,583 crore for NH-56 four-laning.
As India accelerates towards self-reliance, these projects promise job creation, reduced travel times, and economic multipliers, cementing infrastructure as the growth engine.