Making Headway: Progress report of the Sagarmala programme
The central government released the National Perspective Plan (NPP) in April 2016 detailing the contours of its flagship programme Sagarmala, which is intended to promote port-led development in the country. This is the first time […]
Rail-Road Connectivity: Addressing evacuation issues
Evacuation is the biggest challenge facing Indian ports today. Although major ports have double-line rail connectivity, all routes to key destinations are congested. In the case of non-major ports, a few like Pipavav, Dahej, Mundra, […]
Expanding Rural Network: Progress under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), a flagship initiative aimed at linking rural regions via all-weather roads, has demonstrated sustained progress across its various verticals. Launched in 2000, the programme’s primary objective is to […]