Infrastructure & Connectivity
Weekly Roundup
Weekly Brief — Infrastructure & Connectivity
Cabinet Approves Mega Highway Projects and Railway Quadrupling
This report covers National Highways, Railways, and Gati Shakti initiatives from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-08. Findings highlight significant Cabinet approvals for regional connectivity and massive infrastructure investments in Gujarat.
Key Statistics
| ₹18,800 Crore | ₹3,936 Crore | 163.18 KM |
|---|---|---|
| Value of projects launched by PM in Surat | Cost for Khagaria-Purnea NH Upgradation | Length of new Odisha Coastal Highway |
Weekly Executive Summary
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved major highway upgrades in Bihar and Odisha to enhance multi-modal integration under PM Gati Shakti.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat, emphasizing the Vadodara–Mumbai Expressway and Dedicated Freight Corridors.
- Significant progress in railway infrastructure was recorded with new land acquisition notifications for quadrupling projects in Gujarat and new lines in Maharashtra.
Deep Dive: Key Developments
Bihar: Upgradation of Khagaria-Purnea Section (NH-31 & NH-231)
The CCEA approved the 4-laning of t…
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