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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Cabinet Approves ₹9,072 Cr Rail Multitracking Projects
The Union Cabinet has approved three major railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, expanding the Indian Railways network by nearly 307 kilometres across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. The decision is expected to significantly improve freight capacity, ease congestion and strengthen regional connectivity. The projects were cleared by the…
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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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Cabinet Clears ₹19,142 Cr Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot Expressway
The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore. The 374-kilometre project will be developed under the Build–Operate–Transfer (Toll) mode and is a major step towards…
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2025 Year-End Review: DoT Strengthens India’s Telecom Ecosystem
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) marked 2025 as a year of unprecedented growth and transformation, with major milestones across connectivity, digital infrastructure, citizen-centric services, and technological self-reliance. Key achievements include nationwide 5G rollout, record broadband expansion, and enhanced cybersecurity initiatives. Major Connectivity Achievements 5G services launched across all States/UTs, covering…
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DoNER Drives NER Growth via HLTFs, Digital Portal
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has stepped up regional cooperation and project facilitation by constituting eight High-Level Task Forces (HLTFs) and rolling out a digital single-window system for project appraisal and monitoring. The move, disclosed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, is aimed at…
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Raipur–Vizag Corridor: Speed Meets Opportunity
The Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor a 465-kilometre, six-lane greenfield highway linking Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh is set to transform journeys, trade and livelihoods across central and eastern India. Built at a cost of ₹16,482 crore and slated for completion by December 2026, the corridor will cut the current NH-26 distance…
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Govt Launches Export Mission to Boost MSMEs
Facing global logistics disruptions, the Government of India has rolled out an ambitious package to shore up export competitiveness with a focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors. Announced in a Rajya Sabha reply, the measures include a Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters, a flagship Export Promotion Mission (EPM)…
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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…