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Modi Govt Rolls Out Rs 5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Third Term

The Union Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 5 lakh crore in the Modi government's third term, spanning critical sectors like aviation, shipping, highways, and railways. Key approvals include airport developments in Bagdogra and Varanasi, a new major port at Vadhavan, and over 5,800 km of new railway lines. The highways sector received the largest single investment of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore for high-speed road projects and border area development. This massive investment push aims to build world-class connectivity, generate employment, and sustain India's economic growth trajectory.

Key Points: Rs 5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Projects Approved by Modi Govt

  • Airport development in 4 cities
  • New major port at Vadhavan
  • 936 km of National High-Speed Roads
  • 43 new railway projects
  • Delhi Metro Phase-IVA expansion
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Nearly Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure projects rolled out in Modi government's third term: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces massive infrastructure push covering airports, ports, highways, and railways to boost connectivity and growth.

"The projects are expected to ease congestion, improve freight movement and enhance passenger services. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, December 24

The Modi government has rolled out infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 5 lakh crore during its third term, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday while briefing the media after a Cabinet meeting.

The Minister shared details of major projects approved across airports, ports, highways and railways.

According to Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved airport development projects at Bagdogra, Bihta, Varanasi and Kota, involving a total investment of Rs 7,339 crore. He said the projects aim to strengthen regional air connectivity.

In the ports and shipping sector, the government approved the construction of a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra, along with shipbuilding and maritime development reforms, with a total outlay of Rs 1,45,945 crore.

Vaishnaw added that these measures would significantly enhance India's maritime capacity and logistics efficiency.

The highways sector accounted for the highest investment of Rs 1,97,644 crore. The approved works include eight National High-Speed Road projects covering 936 km, expansion under the PM Gram Sadak Yojana, and strategic road development in the border areas of Punjab and Rajasthan.

Major corridors and bypasses approved include the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram corridor, Zirakpur bypass, Shillong-Silchar corridor, six-lane connectivity to JNPT, and several four- and six-lane projects across Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bihar and Assam, including ring roads in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

In the railway sector, he said 43 railway projects covering 5,869 km of new lines and multi-tracking, with an investment of Rs 1,52,583 crore, were approved.

"The projects are expected to ease congestion, improve freight movement and enhance passenger services," he said.

Vaishnaw said the infrastructure initiatives undertaken in the third term reflect the government's focus on building world-class connectivity, generating employment and supporting sustained economic growth.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Delhi Metro Rail Project Phase-IVA, marking a significant expansion of the capital's mass rapid transit network.

Under the approved plan, 13 new stations, including 10 underground and 3 elevated, will be constructed over a project duration of three years.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great to see Varanasi airport getting an upgrade! It's badly needed with the increasing tourist and pilgrim traffic. The Delhi Metro expansion is also a relief for daily commuters like me. Infrastructure is the backbone of a growing economy.
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Rohit P
While the scale of investment is impressive, I hope there is strict oversight on project timelines and quality. We've seen cost overruns and delays in the past. The ₹5 lakh crore figure sounds good, but let's see how much actually reaches the ground and benefits the common man.
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Sarah B
The new port at Vadhavan is a strategic masterstroke. It will ease congestion at JNPT and boost Maharashtra's economy. Connecting it with a six-lane highway is smart planning. This is how you build for the future.
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Karthik V
Shillong-Silchar corridor and projects in Assam & Odisha are much needed for the North-East and East. Better connectivity will integrate these regions with the national mainstream. Hope the environmental impact is managed carefully though.
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Michael C
The PM Gram Sadak Yojana expansion is the real game-changer. Last-mile connectivity in villages transforms lives - better access to markets, hospitals, and schools. This is development that reaches the grassroots.

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