Views of Ashwini Vaishnaw: “IR ensures that passengers receive safe and reliable services at the lowest possible cost”
Before 2014, Indian Railways (IR) faced years of underinvestment, averaging only around Rs 250 billion annually. Recognising this, the union government significantly increased capital expenditure between 2014 and 2025, raising the railway budget to approximately […]
Continued Efforts: AAI initiatives to improve infrastructure and add capacity
Airport development in India primarily comes under the purview of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Of India’s 134 airports, AAI manages 125, of which 94 are operational. Further, AAI is involved in the Delhi, […]
Key Statistics: Growth in drinking water and sanitation network
Improved access to potable water Drinking water supply to the urban population in India has grown at a CAGR of around 2.7 per cent between 2002 and 2022, including both pipe and non-pipe networks. An […]