New Delhi’s power corridors echoed with historic approvals as the Central Cabinet held its farewell session at South Block, sanctioning ₹1,60,504 crore worth of road and railway projects. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the details Saturday, highlighting a new chapter for governance.
Post this meeting, Cabinet operations move to Seva Tirth Complex, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Friday. This state-of-the-art facility consolidates PMO, NSCS, and Cabinet Secretariat, symbolizing efficient administration.
The agenda was ambitious: railway multi-tracking, national highways, metro expansions, urban upgrades, and startup investments. Standing out is the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) at ₹1 lakh crore, where central aid matches 25% if cities raise 50% from markets, revolutionizing urban infrastructure financing.
Three rail projects covering 389 km in 12 districts of Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka secured ₹18,509 crore approval, set to transform regional mobility and cut congestion.
For startups, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 launches with ₹10,000 crore to infuse domestic capital, nurturing India’s entrepreneurial spirit under PM Modi’s vision.
Maharashtra’s NH-160A stretch from Goti-Trimbak to Palghar, spanning 154.635 km, gets rebuilt and upgraded for ₹3,320.38 crore, enhancing safety and speed.
Telangana benefits from NH-167’s four-laning on the Hyderabad-Panaji corridor (Gudebeloor-Mahbubnagar) at ₹3,175.08 crore, streamlining logistics and spurring development.
In Gujarat, NH-56’s dual sections expand to four lanes with ₹4,583.64 crore investment, bolstering trade links. These approvals reflect a strategic thrust towards self-reliant infrastructure, fueling India’s growth story with seamless connectivity and innovation.