The new four-lane Farakka Bridge in West Bengal is set to transform connectivity across the region, ending decades of chronic congestion on the ageing Farakka Barrage. Spanning 5.468 km over the Ganga and nearing completion at 96%, the ₹622.04 crore project promises smoother commutes for thousands of residents, students, and…
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India Eyes Top Global Maritime Rank by 2047
Kolkata, February 26: India is on course to emerge as a leading global maritime hub by 2047, with ports already handling nearly 95% of the country’s trade by volume. Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shantanu Thakur said the maritime sector will be central to achieving…
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PM GatiShakti NPG Reviews Rail, Metro, Airport Projects
New Delhi, February 25: The 109th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan reviewed four major infrastructure proposals spanning railways, metro connectivity and civil aviation. The evaluation focused on strengthening multimodal integration, improving logistics efficiency and ensuring last-mile connectivity across strategic and economic…
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PM GatiShakti NPG Evaluates Key Rail, Metro & Airport Projects
New Delhi, 25 Feb 2026: The 109th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG), under the PM GatiShakti framework, evaluated key rail, metro, and airport projects to boost multimodal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and regional development across India. Focus on Multimodal Connectivity and Efficiency The meeting, held at the Department for…
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NPG Reviews 7 Road Projects Under PM GatiShakti Plan
The Network Planning Group (NPG) has reviewed seven major road infrastructure projects of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to strengthen multimodal connectivity and logistics efficiency under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. The 108th meeting of the NPG was held at the Department for Promotion of Industry…
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NPG Reviews Key Rail Projects under PM GatiShakti Plan
The 103rd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) was held today to evaluate major infrastructure projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS NMP). The meeting focused on improving multimodal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and the socio-economic impact of strategic rail corridors. Railway Projects Evaluated During the session, NPG…