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Month: June 2024
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Railways
RVNL completes 193 km of Mathura-Jhansi third line project in Uttar Pradesh
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) completed 193 km of construction work on the Mathura-Jhansi third line project on June 23, 2024. The project involves laying of a third line along the existing 273.8 km long […]
Urban Infrastructure
Public Investment Board sanctions funds for Bengaluru Metro Rail Project – Phase III, Karnataka
The Public Investment Board (PIB) has sanctioned funds worth Rs 156.11 billion for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project – Phase III. The project involves construction of two elevated corridors viz. corridor I-32.15 km long J.P. […]
Roads and Bridges
India’s road infrastructure set for Rs 22 trillion investment boost
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is seeking cabinet approval for Rs 22 trillion (approximately $293 billion) investment to accelerate infrastructure development. This investment aims to construct 30,600 km of highways by the […]
Aviation
OLS survey approved for Pune airport runway expansion
The Pune Airport, Maharashtra has received an approval from the Ministry of Defence for an obstacle limitation surface (OLS) survey for the extension of the runway. The OLS survey would be conducted by the Airports […]
Roads and Bridges
Tamil Nadu announces second phase of Rs 40 billion rural road improvement project
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Rural Road Development Programme, targeting the improvement of 10,000 km of rural roads at a cost of Rs 40 billion over the […]
Railways
Sikkim proposes new railway line connecting new Jalpaiguri to Rorathang
The Government of Sikkim has proposed to develop a new railway line connecting the New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal to Rorathang in Sikkim. The proposed railway line is envisioned as a strategic asset for the […]
Urban Infrastructure
Tiruchi City Corporation starts DPR preparation to rejuvenate seven major water bodies
The Tiruchi City Corporation has started the preparation of a detailed project report (DPR) to rejuvenate seven major water bodies in the city and its peripheral areas. This initiative is for augmenting the drinking water […]
Ports & Shipping
MoPSW plans a new township policy and viability gap funding scheme for inland vessels
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is preparing a new township policy to revitalise areas around Indian ports. This policy will enable the development of townships near ports, leveraging the vast vacant land […]
Power
MoC makes major reforms in Draft Mining Plan Guidelines 2024
The Ministry of Coal (MoC) has unveiled revised guidelines for Mining Plans, emphasising responsible mining practices and a “just transition” from coal-dependent economies. These guidelines aim to regulate and enhance the sector through stringent environmental […]
Power
Tamil Nadu commission announces draft GEOA regulations
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) has announced the draft Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) Regulations, 2024. These regulations are designed to ensure non-discriminatory green energy open […]
Railways
Mr. Manoj Jain takes charge as Chairman and Managing Director of BEL
Mr. Manoj Jain took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on June 20, 2024. He was Director (R&D) since September 26, 2022, and was also assigned […]
Railways
MoR conducts first trial run between Sangaldan-Reasi rail section in Jammu & Kashmir
The Ministry of Railways (MoR) conducted first trial run on Sangaldan-Reasi section of the Jammu-Udhampur-Katra-Qazigund-Baramulla new rail line project. The project involves laying of 345 km long new railway line joining the Kashmir Valley with […]
Urban Infrastructure
Work commences on Thirumayilai station of Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II in Tamil Nadu
Construction work has commenced on Thirumayilai station of the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II. The project involves development of 118.9-km three metro corridors (corridor III, IV and V) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is mostly […]
Railways
MoR approves DPR for the redevelopment of Kumbakonam railway station project in Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Railways (MoR) has approved the detailed project report (DPR) for the redevelopment of Kumbakonam railway station project. The project involves major upgradation of Kumbakonam railway station in Tamil Nadu at an estimated […]
Oil and Gas
Megha Gas, Graphite India signs agreement for industrial PNG supply
Megha City Gas Distribution Private Limited has signed agreement with Graphite India Limited for supply of 4,000 standard cubic meters per day (scmd) industrial piped natural gas (PNG). Graphite India would utilise PNG as fuel […]
Roads and Bridges
Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project to begin in August 2024
Construction on the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project (AKMTR) is set to start in August 2024. The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) has allocated Rs 21.49 billion for the project. Package I of the project […]