Infrastructure Development
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Modi Cabinet approves Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor and Kosi-Mechi link project in Bihar
India | Mar 28, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram Corridor and Kosi-Mechi Link Project to boost Bihar's infrastructure. The Rs 3,712 crore corridor will enhance road connectivity, while the Rs 6,282 crore irrigation project aims to improve agricultural productivity.
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GIFT City poised to become one of the world's premier international financial centres: Gujarat CM
Business | Jan 09, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTThe chief minister mentioned plans for infrastructure expansion, projecting a land area of around 3,400 acres, and the development of a riverfront featuring international-level retail, recreation, and entertainment zones.
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Infrastructure major gets Letter of Intent for new infra project in Gujarat
Business | Sep 21, 2023, 12:06 AM ISTNotably, in the Budget 2023–24, the government emphasised the need for increased spending in the infrastructure sector.
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PM Modi will take call on further infrastructure investments in Afghanistan: Nitin Gadkari
India | Sep 19, 2021, 12:29 PM ISTGadkari, who is helming Road Transport and Highways Ministry, also said that while many infrastructure projects in Afghanistan have been completed by India, some are yet to be completed.
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Complete infra projects in big cities in time, CM Thackeray tells officials
India | Jun 19, 2021, 07:14 AM ISTUddhav Thackeray on Friday asked for the speedy completion of infrastructure projects, upon reviewing them.
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Higher allocation needed for power distribution infra in Budget 2021: Experts
Business | Jan 28, 2021, 01:30 PM ISTICRA has recommended higher budgetary allocation to strengthen the power distribution infrastructure and improve the financial viability of the distribution segment, including the implementation of amendments to the Electricity Act.
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India needs to spend USD 1.4 trillion on infrastructure during FY 2020-2025: Economic Survey
Business | Jan 31, 2020, 02:55 PM ISTInvestment in infrastructure is necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affects overall growth performance, as per the Economic Survey 2019-20, tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Economic Survey 2019: India must spend USD 200 bn on infrastructure annually; harnessing pvt investment a challenge
Budget | Jul 04, 2019, 04:22 PM ISTIndia needs to almost double its annual spending on infrastructure at USD 200 billion and the real challenge lies in harnessing private investment, said the Economic Survey 2018-19 tabled in Parliament on Thursday.
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Centre approves Rs 8,606 crore for border infrastructure and management
India | Sep 26, 2018, 02:20 PM ISTThe umbrella scheme Border Infrastructure and Management containing 60 projects and with an outlay of Rs 8,606 crore has been approved.
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Eight infrastructure sectors record 4.7% growth in April; coal, natural gas and cement top performers
Business | May 31, 2018, 07:40 PM ISTThe growth rate of eight core sectors, which also include fertilisers and steel, was 2.6 per cent in April 2017, according to the data released by the commerce and industry ministry today.
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Work on first phase of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor to conclude by August 2018
Business | Dec 14, 2017, 01:21 PM ISTThe corridor is being laid at a cost of Rs 30,358 crore and scheduled for completion by 2020.
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Govt’s Rs 6.9 lakh crore mega highways push: 10 things to know about the ambitious programme
Business | Oct 25, 2017, 12:11 PM ISTThe programme includes the Bharatmala scheme, under which 34,800 km of highways would be constructed at the cost of Rs 5.35 lakh crore.
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In big infra push, Centre allows states to borrow directly from overseas lenders
Apr 20, 2017, 12:10 PM ISTThe move marks a shift from the existing procedure that bars state government entities from borrowing directly from external agencies
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Plan to extend national highways to ensure road safety: Nitin Gadkari
National | Feb 09, 2016, 07:20 PM ISTLucknow: In a bid to decongest traffic in the country, the government has decided to increase the length of national highways from 96,000 km, at present, to two lakh km, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said
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Companies to invest Rs.7,500 crore in Uttar Pradesh in five years
Jul 18, 2015, 09:57 AM ISTLucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday handed over "letters of comfort" to representatives of some companies which will invest Rs.7,500 crore in the state over the next five years and generate
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Resource crunch prevented more funds for social sector, infrastructure development: Jaitley
National | Feb 28, 2015, 11:06 PM ISTNew Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said though he was keen to provide more funds for the social sector and infrastructure development, he could not do so due to financial constraints. Asked what he wanted
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India extends support to Nepal for infrastructure development
India | Nov 11, 2014, 09:53 PM ISTKathmandu: India today extended full support to Nepal to develop its transport system and infrastructure and suggested it to follow India's successful public-private partnership model in constructing roads and other development projects.“PPP model has always
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India committed for infrastructure development in Rwanda: President
India | Nov 06, 2014, 10:23 AM ISTNew Delhi: India remains committed to supporting infrastructure development in Rwanda, President Pranab Mukherjee said.Welcoming the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, Mukherjee said India appreciates the important role of Rwanda in maintaining peace and security
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PM Narendra Modi tells Ministers to monitor infrastructure development electronically
Sep 13, 2014, 10:31 AM ISTNew Delhi: Seeking to push infrastructure development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked his Ministers to electronically monitor the progress of projects and directed the Railways to submit a comprehensive plan for encouraging FDI."Prime Minister Narendra
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India needs world class infrastructure: Narendra Modi
National | Sep 12, 2014, 05:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said accelerated infrastructure development was his top priority and stressed the need to create world-class infrastructure.Modi said this while reviewing the progress of eight major infrastructure sectors in