The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has launched an e?tender to seek proposals from qualified firms, joint ventures, or consortiums to carry out a techno?commercial feasibility study for a potential third runway at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The six?month consultancy will assess both technical and commercial viability to support future air traffic growth and operational needs. Bidders who meet eligibility criteria will be evaluated, and the consultant will be chosen through the Least Cost Selection method. Tender details are available on CIDCO�s e?portal from mid?December.Read more

Construction of the 508 km Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor marked another step forward with the installation of a 130 metre steel bridge span near Bharuch in Gujarat. The bridge, part of a 230 metre continuous structure over National Highway 64 and the Bharuch–Dahej freight line, was completed in a carefully coordinated 12 hour operation that maintained road and freight traffic flow. Designed for a 100 year lifespan, the project continues to progress across viaducts, track bed construction, noise barriers, tunnels, and station development toward operational readiness.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its cleanliness drive by combining mechanised deep-cleaning of roads with large-scale public awareness initiatives. Over the past 20 days, civic teams have cleaned major roads, industrial zones and high-traffic areas using mechanical sweepers and treated water to reduce dust and air pollution. Alongside this, the civic body has rolled out community-led campaigns involving students and volunteers to promote waste segregation, curb plastic use and encourage responsible disposal practices. Cleanliness pledges, door-to-door outreach and on-ground demonstrations of wet waste composting are key elements of the programme. The integrated approach aims to improve environmental quality while building long-term civic participation across Navi Mumbai.Read more

Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighted that the past decade’s infrastructure expansion has greatly supported spiritual tourism in India. Four-lane expressways have grown from just over 18,000 km to nearly 48,200 km, while high-speed corridors have increased 8.5 times. Improved roads and travel networks have enhanced access to major pilgrimage routes such as Char Dham and Panchkosi Yatra, and sites like Bet Dwarka. The Northeast has also seen better connectivity, making spiritual and cultural destinations more visible. These developments are helping more people undertake pilgrimages while supporting regional tourism growth.Read more

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has intensified its cleanliness and dust control drive across major residential colonies and commercial zones in the city. The campaign involved coordinated efforts from its Public Health (Sanitation), Horticulture, and Civil Engineering departments, focusing on mechanised sweeping, side drain cleaning, minor repairs, and upkeep of green spaces. Areas covered include Kaka Nagar, West Kidwai Nagar, Jor Bagh, Shahjahan Road officer quarters, Barakhamba Road, KG Marg, Maulana Azad Road, and Connaught Place. The initiative aims to reduce dust pollution, improve environmental conditions, and enhance public health in densely populated urban neighborhoods.Read more

Maharashtra has secured approval for road works worth INR 1.50 lakh crore, marking a major step in the state’s infrastructure development. Projects include a new Pune Sambhajinagar expressway, elevated corridors around Pune, and a parallel expressway to the existing Pune Mumbai route. Work is set to start within the next three months, with completion targeted by 2026. These initiatives aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel times, and enhance transport efficiency across key urban and regional corridors, particularly benefiting the Pune and Mumbai regions.Read more

The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation has secured formal consent for around 300 hectares of land for the Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor, marking a key step forward for the project. The corridor is planned to improve connectivity between Indore and the Pithampur industrial hub, supporting smoother movement of goods and lowering logistics costs. With this approval, authorities can move ahead with detailed planning and early-stage works. The project is designed to strengthen links between industrial areas, logistics parks and urban centres, while boosting trade and manufacturing activity. Once developed, the corridor is expected to attract fresh investment and enhance the region’s industrial and infrastructure-led growth prospects.Read more

Chhattisgarh has unveiled the Anjor Vision 2047, a long-term roadmap to transform the state into a developed region by India's centenary of independence. The vision identifies 13 priority sectors, including education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure, and establishes 10 missions to drive growth. Developed through public participation, it sets near-term targets until 2030, mid-term goals to 2035, and long-term objectives for 2047. The plan highlights welfare measures, industrial investments, and regional development, while aiming to tackle longstanding challenges like Naxalism and uneven regional growth.Read more

The Government of India has approved a INR 65 crore project to develop a jetty and cruise terminal at Old Mangalore Port under the Sagarmala programme. The initiative aims to strengthen coastal connectivity and improve passenger and freight movement between the mainland and Lakshadweep. Strategically located along key Arabian Sea routes, the facility will support cruise vessels and ferry services linking Karnataka, Kerala and island destinations. The terminal will include passenger handling infrastructure and basic port services. The project is expected to boost cruise tourism, enhance maritime infrastructure, create local employment and support economic activity across coastal and island regions.Read more

HG Infra Engineering and Kalpataru Infrastructure have secured a key civil works contract for the Thane Metro project, marking a significant step in expanding urban transit infrastructure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The joint contract covers construction of elevated structures, viaducts, metro stations and related civil works, including foundations, piers and station platforms. Once operational, the Thane Metro is expected to improve connectivity between major residential, commercial and transport hubs, helping reduce travel time and road congestion. The project supports the region's broader push towards mass rapid transit, cleaner mobility options and planned urban development, while boosting infrastructure-led growth in Thane's fast-evolving real estate market.Read more